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Art Meets State-of-the-Art: Exquisite Materials, Distinctive Details Unite to Create a Mobile Icon - the Nokia 8801

April 07, 2005

Exclusive audio accompaniment, including signature ringtone "Dharma", by award-winning composer Ryuichi Sakamoto

Espoo, Finland - Drawing upon modern watchmaking and jewelry techniques, Nokia has unveiled a truly inspired mobile phone for today's connoisseurs of quality and taste. Encased in a slim stainless steel body, the Nokia 8801 subtly glides open to reveal a number of distinctive details, each meticulously considered and researched to complement the prestige and quality of the device. To heighten the experience, the Nokia 8801 features exclusive audio accompaniment, including all ring tones and alerts, by award-winning composer Ryuichi Sakamoto. This attention to detail continues Nokia's heritage of premium mobile phones that have set the industry standard for elegance and performance.

See also "Art Meets State-of-the-Art: Exquisite Materials, Distinctive Details Unite to Create a Mobile Icon - the Nokia 8800"

When Marko Ahtisaari approached me for an introduction to Ryuichi Sakamoto I didn't know what they wanted to do with him. Nokia and Ryuichi Sakamoto? Now I know. This is great. I want one! hint. hint...

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01. chiao - Apr 07, 2005 - 23:45 - Reply

we will see 8800 series Q2 in taiwan.
http://www.eprice.com.tw/mobile/phone/?prod_id=1690

a local brand OKWAP has been making handset for Ma Tsu, one of the folk belief / religion in Taiwan and South East China. what they did is not only producing screen saver and ringtone related to Ma Tsu, but actually placing thousands of Ma Tsu handsets in the Ma Tsu main temple for her blessing. It somehow works...especially in the "Halloween Month" on the Chinese lunar calendar!

02. joaobambu - Apr 08, 2005 - 00:35 - Reply

Cool, wish I could see a photo of the phone design already...

04. Joi Ito - Apr 08, 2005 - 02:08 - Reply

Thanks for the links. Photo said Credit Nokia so I guess it's OK for me to snag it...

06. guest - Apr 08, 2005 - 19:24 - Reply

saw this at
http://thesmsguide.blogspot.com
earlier

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Nokia announces Ryuichi Sakamoto phone from ringtonia.com
April 8, 2005 12:18 AM

In what I believe is a marketing first, a new phone, the Nokia 8801 includes a signature ringtone "Dharma", by an award-winning composer, Ryuichi Sakamoto. Read More

Nokia announces Ryuichi Sakamoto phone from Smart Mobs
April 8, 2005 1:29 AM

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Merry Xmas mr. Bru: Nokia announces Ryuichi Sakamoto phone from All things Bru
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Just in case, after recent events, my mobile actually decides to go to hollywood, I reckon this one could be a nice heir to my eardom. And as Joi writes: hint. hint... Exclusive audio accompaniment, including signature ringtone “Dharma”, by award-... Read More

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