It's the Nokia N8, and it's the first Nokia phone to feature a multi touch screen and Nokia's new Symbian 3 software.  Those terms may not mean much to the casual observer, but industry pundits have been waiting for Nokia to pull something special out of the bag for quite a while.
The world's largest phone manufacturer has struggled to win headlines in recent years as competitors like Apple and Samsung have captured the imagination of the smartphone buying public.
Nokia's challenge has been to release a product that not only sported the high quality hardware for which the company is famous, but one that also delivered a seamless software experience that customers have come to expect from their smartphone's.

There was very little interference on the audio from a clip of an outdoor ice skating scene.
What else? It has a xenon flash, a 3.5 inch touch screen, Dolby Digital Sound, 16 gigabytes of onboard storage and Wi-Fi. It will work on all of the main carriers in New Zealand though distribution details have yet to be announced.
On the software front, the Symbian 3 software is a big step up from the previous iteration.
Like a lot of Nokia admirers I was very disappointed with the software experience with last year's flagship phone, the N97.

It appears that Nokia are keen to iron out any potential bugs however, announcing today that the phone will ship worldwide in October (rather than late September) while they do "some final amends."
Physically the phone is encased in an aluminium body which gives it a semi-rugged look.
The design, and the price - expected to be under $799 - indicate that the phone is being pitched at the middle of the market.
This is a pleasant surprise. Other, less highly specified Nokia phones have sold for quite a bit more, in the $1000 plus range where the iPhone and Samsung Galaxy S are positioned.
It is available in a range of colours overseas, though New Zealand will only get the silver and black models in the first instance.
Overall, Nokia has delivered an exceptional phone at what should be an attractive price.