Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte's box exudes modesty, efficiency

by Chris Ziegler, posted Mar 19th 2008 at 11:36AM

Crave UK had a chance to check out Nokia's 8800 Arte and Sapphire Arte luxury sliders recently, and the reviewer discovered one... uh, "feature" of the Sapphire model not shared by its cheaper (but still very, very pricey) sibling. The box -- it's colossal. Not for any reason, mind you; no, Nokia just saw fit to line up the accessories contained within in a very linear, spaced-out fashion. Pretty weird for a Greenpeace-praised company with an obsession for everything environmental, isn't it?

[Thanks, T.I.]

Filed under: Nokia, Misc

Tags: 8800, arte, box, luxury, nokia, sapphire arte, SapphireArte, slider

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Pdexter @ Mar 19th 2008 1:09PM

I dont mind still gorgeous!

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Anthony @ Mar 19th 2008 1:18PM

They give you that over sized box because it's likely you won't be able to afford your home after you buy the phone.

It's actually very environmentally friendly- since you won't be using electricity & you'll be living under a bridge (mind you- in your *very* snazzy cardboard box).

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Ali @ Mar 19th 2008 2:58PM

A very stupid unfunny and immature comment. It may be expensive but for some people, in some places in the world and in some social groups/communities, items like this are accepted, purchased and enjoyed. It isn't made for everyone, most definately not you...

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Anthony @ Mar 19th 2008 3:02PM

I think, Ali, that you're missing the social comment I am making regarding the appropriateness of the "accepted, purchased and enjoyed" aspect of overpriced luxury items like this when so many others are struggling to stay above water.

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Pdexter @ Mar 19th 2008 3:35PM

I think there's many other things wrong in this world than just Nokia's 8xxx series and 8xxx series isnt really anything too luxuries(compared to Nokia's Vertu phones and these diamond, gold plate thingies) and is reachable to people that dont own a yacht(loving my 8600!).
8600 costs about the same as N95 and N95 classic has been sold at least over 6 millions. Anybody struggling with their house payments and buys +1000 dollar phone should be living under a bridge . =D

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