There is something to be said about Nokia vs the other phone manufacturers. I'm not saying that Nokia is perfect in this regard, but it's the only manufacturer I know that regularly comes out with firmware for their more popular models and supporting it until it's EOL. A few of my experiences :-

1. XpressMusic 5310, i think, the slim XpressMusic phone - A firmware update manages ton increase the volume of the speakers, which was quite soft before.

2. The update that turned N95 from disaster to popular.

3. The endless E71 updates.

Based on that track record, I think Nokia is going to improve the whole N8, seeing it as the flagship model that's supposed to replace N97 with regular firmware updates. Good thing is they have a knack of putting upgrades that visibly improve the phone's function.

That is the problem i was the first batch who use bought the 5800 although it is cheap i was still busy raging about it firmware.
Always seems that nokia release half-baked firmware and update it on the go which kinda make the first batch of buyers like a lab rat.

If you are not on any data plan, change your settings of the phone to always ask for connection.

Also, you can put your widgets on homescreen to offline mode.

Another tip: Create a new destination (which is a prioritized list of connections the device will use when searching for network)

Make 1 list/destination: "Free internet" and put only WLAN or free wifi under it.
then make another list: "Paid internet" and put your operater network connections under it such as Maxis 3G, Digi internet etc.

Whenever your app or device wants to connect to the internet, it will then ask and you can decide whether to choose "Free internet" or "Paid internet".

It's troublesome, yes, but this phone is designed to work in default to have full network capabilities.  Therefore it is highly recommended to get a data plan (unlimited or at least capped after reaching a limit).

Remember, the search function in Ovi Maps needs the network otherwise you can't search.

actually N8 also have obvious glitches here and there, i feel like i am using a final phrase beta firmware  @@

Hey Nokia Rangers Just uploaded group pix from last night on the Nokia Malaysia Facebook page. Do tag yourselves there if you'd like

Everyone, saw some great photos taken with the N8. Fantastic! Feel free to post them up on the Nokia Malaysia Facebook page to share, guys! Enjoy the device.

ya hence the half-baked firmware issue comes to play again. almost all their handphones have this problem. need wait 4 months down the road only then stable.

Did a drop test 1.5meter on my Nokia N8 (with Spine case on). No scratch or dent. Work perfect.

Hey, that's my job 

Am i correct to set the following:
Switch to WLAN to Manual
Data use in home network to WLAN only
Data use when roaming to WLAN only
so that the app/device wont charge my credit and use only Wifi?
(i m using prepaid)

can i have the pic?

my mom angry with me where i got this phone and she force me to give the phone back

hi
can some1 pls post more HD video recordings from the N8 pls.. and pls include the original file for dwload if possible !!

so do u guys think that this is the best video recording mobile phone on the market rite now?

thanks in advance

Hey, that's my job 

i thought u doing NDT