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By Hanleigh Daniels 21 February 2012

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Nokia breaks new mobile OS ground with the Nokia Lumia 800, the Finnish company's first Windows Phone Mango-powered smartphone.
PROS
Speedy CPU, excellent snapper, brilliant Mix Radio application, speech functionality works well, Microsoft Office integration, access to cloud-based storage, free turn-by-turn navigation, eye-catching design and pocket-friendly dimensions.
CONS
Battery life isn't stellar, Bing employed in web searches, doesn't support full HD video recording, processor not as up-to-date as rivals, and no microSD card slot.
VERDICT
Nokia's Lumia 800 smartphone is a well-rounded device merging capable hardware and a gorgeous design with user-friendly software that makes it stand out from rivals such as Apple's iPhone and prominent Android-running devices.
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