Posted by badassmam
One thing that I will say about the Nokia is that the d-pad on the qwerty is a good choice. Xperia lacks this so you have to touch the screen and fumble around with the qwerty out which is inconvenient. However, the N97 space bar is too far on the right and is small which is plain stupid.
The Nokia widget thing is a bit lame, X panels are more useful and look better. The unfinished Nokia is cool but the Xperia looks and feels so good in the hand while the Nokia is a bit of a toy in the hand. The sliding mechanism is nice and surprisingly solid. I'm disappointed that a lot of Nokias look too similar with their new design philosophy, for a high end device it should have a distinctive look.
Posted by asaid01
this may be a awesome phone. i just posted a video to youtube about N97. you may find it on http://youtube.com/bestnewphones
Posted by voda_jon
@asaid...
if ur gonna post links to reviews of phones at least make sure the review is a review and not a video showing pictures nokia released of the phone with some strange computer generated voice talking over them,.... wouldnt visit the link ppl not a review!
Posted by Mizzle
@Prom
The X1 is superior on many other areas. First and foremost, the X1 is smaller and slightly lighter. The X1 is faster and has more RAM. X1 supports both 7.2 Mbps HSDPA and 2 Mbps HSUPA, whereas the N97 only does 3.6 Mbps HSDPA. Although the batteries are of the same capacity, the X1 does much better on both standby and talk time. I've had my X1 on standby for almost a month, while testing the C905.
I'm sure there are other points I haven't mentioned as well. Don't get me wrong though, I really do think this will be a powerful and feature rich phone, but I just happen to think the X1 is a tiny bit better when it comes to features.
Out of curiosity, I didn't quite get the part about the software you use that enable the features, etc. Would you mind explaining that?
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Posted by jj03
i gota say. . When i first saw the x1, i quite liked it. However, having used one today, i don't like it at all...horrid..i hope the n97 doesnt leave me cold when its released.
Posted by silvan
So I know the official release date is 1st half of 09, but are there any decent rumours providing a more specific date out there ?
Posted by Nitro Fan
On 2009-01-04 17:01:37, Mizzle wrote:
@Prom
The X1 is superior on many other areas. First and foremost, the X1 is smaller and slightly lighter. The X1 is faster and has more RAM. X1 supports both 7.2 Mbps HSDPA and 2 Mbps HSUPA, whereas the N97 only does 3.6 Mbps HSDPA. Although the batteries are of the same capacity, the X1 does much better on both standby and talk time. I've had my X1 on standby for almost a month, while testing the C905.
I'm sure there are other points I haven't mentioned as well. Don't get me wrong though, I really do think this will be a powerful and feature rich phone, but I just happen to think the X1 is a tiny bit better when it comes to features.
Out of curiosity, I didn't quite get the part about the software you use that enable the features, etc. Would you mind explaining that?
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Sorry but I have to disagree X1 is not big enough, I take it you are using paper spec's when you say the X1 is quicker? If that is the case this thing will be a total slug! I found the X1 to be unacceptable and if the X1 is the best SE can do nowadays I have bought my last
device.
I think I will wait until a reputable tester has given it a thorough going over or been hands on myself before I make a decision.
Posted by GUCCI.011
Mizzle
How do you know the X1 is faster? Have you used a production unit of the N97? Just because it doesnt use a +500mhz CPU doesnt mean its slow, from what ive been told Symbian S60 doesnt require such high powered CPUs since its not as power hungry as WM, same goes for the battery, all this should only be confirmed once someone has actualy fully tested a production unit, thats just my opinion,maybe i am wrong.
Posted by Prom1
On 2009-01-04 17:01:37, Mizzle wrote:
@Prom
The X1 is superior on many other areas. First and foremost, the X1 is smaller and slightly lighter. The X1 is faster and has more RAM. X1 supports both 7.2 Mbps HSDPA and 2 Mbps HSUPA, whereas the N97 only does 3.6 Mbps HSDPA. Although the batteries are of the same capacity, the X1 does much better on both standby and talk time. I've had my X1 on standby for almost a month, while testing the C905.
I'm sure there are other points I haven't mentioned as well. Don't get me wrong though, I really do think this will be a powerful and feature rich phone, but I just happen to think the X1 is a tiny bit better when it comes to features.
Out of curiosity, I didn't quite get the part about the software you use that enable the features, etc. Would you mind explaining that?
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Great points Mizzle.
Sorry for my late 2-wk reply.
What I was trying to say is Software is what enables the use or enjoyment of using hardware functions. Software gives us the features. For example, WLAN is a hardware feature. The system may allow us to surf the web using the WLAN radio, and the OS' built in kernel may add support for UPnP & VOIP. However, Software allows for things such as VPN over that WLAN connection, or better still the ability to use PBX VoIP support on top of an existing SIP VoIP support. BEST yet would be the ability for the phone to use the providers APN data connection - fully utilizing it - over the built in WLAN for wireless tethering - Software like Joiku SpotLight/Premium !
I hope this helps better explain how software enhances existing hardware for our uses.
Posted by mario2004
Oops . . . Have I run into Mizz and his anti Nokia campaign? X1 has better specs then the n97? Hmmm . . . Sure,what als? X1 is a SE product? Some things never change, do they? Well, at least SE just managed to stay in front of Alcatel when it comes to quantity, I ain't so sure quality wise thou. Now back to the big boys world . . . Does anyone know the N97's release date ? My N95 8gig is ok but getting a bit old now. The other question is - will my heaps of software for the n95,work on the n97?
Posted by mario2004
Any reliable news about its release date? The nokia forum talks about june and they are usually right. Another 3 months with my n95 8gig
Posted by Yakkaimono
You can definitely go by june since this release info comes directly from Nokia.
Posted by borisisinvin
Does anyone know when Nokia plans on a releasing this phone in North America, or what the unlocked price will be? What about a carrier in the US? It would be nice if Tmob or AT&T picked this bad boy up... :/
Posted by mario2004
I see it just got the Fcc approval. It can't take that long now. Is not for north america though. On the other hand you can import one after it becomes available in Europe. (that is - if you want one so badly)
Posted by Alpha Trion
Just seen a couple of nice features built in according to the preliminary manual.
Finally USB charging!
& also timed profiles (similar to handy profiles though not as thorough i presume).
Posted by QVGA
The X1 came, and it went, and no one even noticed, no one even cared. Stop comparing N97 to it.
Posted by Alpha Trion
Been watching a couple of new videos of the N97 from CTIA & i'm really starting to get the bug for this now.
The interface seems smooth & the transitions quick. Browser looks very good, responsive screen + kinitec scrolling looks like it will make for a great experience.
So far this is ticking all my boxes, large onboard memory (+ expandable), large screen etc etc. I'm even liking the idea of the physical qwerty more & more.
I know technically the Omnia HD is probably more gifted (larger capacitive OLED screen, HD recording & playback, 8mpx camera, more video codecs supported etc) but I think the support offered by nokia & the ease of sync with my MAC has more or less won me over.
Posted by borisisinvin
That's pretty much exactly why I think I'm going to get one when it finally drops too! That is, unless Apple announces something really cool this June, and finally manages to include everything I've been wanting hardware wise with the this hardware refresh of the iPhone. As well as including all of the stuff I feel the phone's been missing since it's introduction with the release of 3.0, I might finally be moved to get a iPhone...
On 2009-04-08 12:04:38, Alpha Trion wrote:
Been watching a couple of new videos of the N97 from CTIA & i'm really starting to get the bug for this now.
The interface seems smooth & the transitions quick. Browser looks very good, responsive screen + kinitec scrolling looks like it will make for a great experience.
So far this is ticking all my boxes, large onboard memory (+ expandable), large screen etc etc. I'm even liking the idea of the physical qwerty more & more.
I know technically the Omnia HD is probably more gifted (larger capacitive OLED screen, HD recording & playback, 8mpx camera, more video codecs supported etc) but I think the support offered by nokia & the ease of sync with my MAC has more or less won me over.
Posted by masseur
On 2009-04-07 18:42:07, QVGA wrote:
The X1 came, and it went, and no one even noticed, no one even cared. Stop comparing N97 to it.
lol, yeah... right... no one noticed?
anyway, having spent a couple of months or so with X1... the main reason I dumped it was because, after the iphone, I realised I don't need a physical keyboard anymore
I should perhaps have learned that from having had the HTC diamond before but it took the X1 to make me truly realise
now, having had the Nokia 5800, I am sure I don't want the N97 as I feel it won't give me enough reason to have the keyboard and hence the extra bulk... I shall wait for Nokia's 5800 non physical keyboard follow up...
Posted by shug
Aren't you tempted by the Sammy? Looking at just hardware I think it will take Nokia a while to produce something this powerfull. Or even the leaked s8000.
Posted by Alpha Trion
On 2009-04-16 10:39:12, shug wrote:
Aren't you tempted by the Sammy? Looking at just hardware I think it will take Nokia a while to produce something this powerfull. Or even the leaked s8000.
Yeah I am tempted by the HD (you'd be stooopid not to!) but whenever I read/see pictures/video etc of the sammy HD I always keep coming back to lust for the N97 (don't know why, just guess at the moment the N97 has that elusive 'x factor' for me). Very eager to see & feel both these products in real life though and find out how they perform. Also depends what networks they both appear on when released. If Orange get the HD & not the N97 then i'll quite happliy take that but given the choice as i've mentioned previously i'd much prefer the N97.
Posted by shug
I may well land up with the N97 as well but it will be the software that would persuade me. And the hacking issue. Trouble is the omnia will be out a month earlier bar any surprises.
Posted by mario2004
I love S60. I am happy to see, 2 'horses' fighting each other for the 'top spot'. May the best win
Samsung's camera seems to be better. Nokia's support is definitely better. Can't wait to 'test drive' both devices. In 2 or so months I will let you know which one I prefer
Posted by ashrat02
hi for me the all nokia is better thank you
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Posted by jj03
according to dailymobile.com, vodafone uk have confirmed that they will have the handset sometime in July..
Posted by Alpha Trion
On 2009-04-20 02:12:00, jj03 wrote:
according to dailymobile.com, vodafone uk have confirmed that they will have the handset sometime in July..
Its actually being advertised on the official Vodafone uk website.
Posted by Leeky
Quick question - can you load films onto the N97 from the computer then watch them on any tv via the tv-out? Or is it limited to films recorded via the camera or just pics, like some other phones?
Posted by GUCCI.011
You can watch any film via TV-Out with the Nokia phones that have TV-Out support.
Posted by sandokan10
80150
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Posted by Leeky
On 2009-04-22 10:43:30, GUCCI.011 wrote:
You can watch any film via TV-Out with the Nokia phones that have TV-Out support.
Thankyou!!!!
Posted by tetouan
i think E71 is better
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Posted by rhybo
Any news of a uk release date for the n97?
Posted by shanespencer
On 2009-04-22 11:29:47, sandokan10 wrote:
80150
I feel you make a very valid point.
Posted by giancito
Nokia N97 camera sample
http://dailymobile.se/wp-cont[....]el-camera-photo-samples-08.jpg
http://dailymobile.se/wp-cont[....]el-camera-photo-samples-07.jpg
http://dailymobile.se/wp-cont[....]el-camera-photo-samples-19.jpg
http://dailymobile.se/wp-cont[....]el-camera-photo-samples-04.jpg
http://dailymobile.se/wp-cont[....]el-camera-photo-samples-03.jpg
more pics
http://dailymobile.se/2009/05[....]ures-nokia-n97-camera-samples/
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Posted by Luci'sPower
really nice camera samples better than the N82
Posted by mario2004
I am pretty sure, this is about the best a nail sized lens can do. It will be interesting to see how a higher mp pixel sensor can increase the pic/lens quality. I think 3.2mp is just about right for the lens size/quality a cell phone has those days. Anything above that and the sensor is overkill. Anything under and the sensor is the weak link. I expect next year to see 12 - 15mp sensors. The question is, will the picture really be 5x better then a 3mp? I very much doubt it. From now on I personaly don't bother about pixel count. However lens quality is the 'joker' card when it comes to pic quality in a cell phone. Karl Zeiss better deliver in 2010, otherwise not even a 20mp cell will impress me
Posted by FOXLIBRA
very nice photos
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Posted by Waka
Seems to be available to order now for delivery in less than 2 weeks!
http://www.mobiles4everyone.com/show.asp?search=n97
Reasonable prices too.
W.
Posted by asanka1
but now Nokia N97 has many competitors like omnia HD and HTC phones
Posted by driftmania
Wow, Plemix already has it on sale in black.
via Plemix
Posted by mario2004
On 2009-06-03 11:06:32, asanka1 wrote:
but now Nokia N97 has many competitors like omnia HD and HTC phones
HTC ! ! ! What are you talking about? As far as I know, Nokia never sold a s60 licence to HTC. (Or should I say - HTC and SE for that matter, could not afford one) Windows Mobile is not a contender - what I am concerned. For the past few years, s60 rules. Is the operating systems of choice. All the others are pretty much irelevant. Only windows pc version, has sold more - not by much though. On the other hand you are right with Samsung. My only gripe with them is the bad after-sales customer service. As much as I hate to admit, all in all, the n97 is the best package for now.
Go Samsung Go
Posted by driftmania
On 2009-06-14 21:06:25, mario2004 wrote:
On 2009-06-03 11:06:32, asanka1 wrote:
but now Nokia N97 has many competitors like omnia HD and HTC phones
HTC ! ! ! What are you talking about? As far as I know, Nokia never sold a s60 licence to HTC. (Or should I say - HTC and SE for that matter, could not afford one) Windows Mobile is not a contender - what I am concerned. For the past few years, s60 rules. Is the operating systems of choice. All the others are pretty much irelevant. Only windows pc version, has sold more - not by much though. On the other hand you are right with Samsung. My only gripe with them is the bad after-sales customer service. As much as I hate to admit, all in all, the n97 is the best package for now.
Go Samsung Go
It doesn't have to be S60 to be a competitor. Nokia has to market the N97 to all sorts of people, which includes WinMo, iPhone, Android, and WebOS users.
Posted by Boinng
On 2009-06-14 21:06:25, mario2004 wrote:
HTC ! ! ! What are you talking about? As far as I know, Nokia never sold a s60 licence to HTC. (Or should I say - HTC and SE for that matter, could not afford one) Windows Mobile is not a contender - what I am concerned. For the past few years, s60 rules. Is the operating systems of choice. All the others are pretty much irelevant.
You are in for some serious disappointment over the next few years.
Posted by Superluminova
I won't be getting the n97 by the looks of things, as it just to expensive. Vodafone want £200 for it on my staff account! Has nobody told Nokia and Vodafone about the recession.
Posted by voda_jon
On 2009-06-15 12:38:42, Superluminova wrote:
I won't be getting the n97 by the looks of things, as it just to expensive. Vodafone want £200 for it on my staff account! Has nobody told Nokia and Vodafone about the recession.
They havent... they had a tea party with O2 an Apple last week!
Posted by Superluminova
Haha that wouldn't surprise me.
Posted by mario2004
On 2009-06-15 10:21:20, Boinng wrote:
On 2009-06-14 21:06:25, mario2004 wrote:
HTC ! ! ! What are you talking about? As far as I know, Nokia never sold a s60 licence to HTC. (Or should I say - HTC and SE for that matter, could not afford one) Windows Mobile is not a contender - what I am concerned. For the past few years, s60 rules. Is the operating systems of choice. All the others are pretty much irelevant.
You are in for some serious disappointment over the next few years.
How ironic. A few years ago, someone on this very same forum, said the same thing,as a answer to one of my postings. And guess what - I am still waiting for the BIG competition to come
Either way, I hope you are right! After all, I don't want to see a repeat of Micro$oft dominance. The Symbian foundation (basically Nokia/S60) is running the show what smart cell are concerned. I am sure, not even you will play 'ostrich' on this fact.
Posted by Boinng
On 2009-06-17 11:12:56, mario2004 wrote:
How ironic. A few years ago, someone on this very same forum, said the same thing,as a answer to one of my postings. And guess what - I am still waiting for the BIG competition to come
Either way, I hope you are right! After all, I don't want to see a repeat of Micro$oft dominance. The Symbian foundation (basically Nokia/S60) is running the show what smart cell are concerned. I am sure, not even you will play 'ostrich' on this fact.Consider me entirely ostrich on that "fact", thanks! LMAO
Posted by giancito
Review by gsmarena
http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_n97-review-363.php
My friend saw this review of gsmarena, this model has the letter Ñ is that version?
Posted by hacker noir
hi friend
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