Posted by ahmadka
Hi guys !! Well I am in this confusion that which mobile should I get ? N97 or N900 ? I know many may say that I should get the N900, but I see it a little differently .. I have listed some of the main Pros and Cons I found for each set below. Please have a look, and then share your opinion about this ...
I specially value the opinion from existing N97 users, since they have experience with one of the sets being discussed here
Option 1: Get N900 ($582):
Pros:
-- A FAST mobile! Multi-tasking and whatnot !!..
-- A newer phone .. the latest from Nokia (i.e. you are not buying an 'old' phone
)
-- Newer GUI .. moving on from the aging Symbian ...
Cons:
-- I would have to switch from AT&T to T-Mobile to keep my existing number and use 3G
-- More expensive: N900: $582, N97: $437 (after several discount codes I have
)
-- I dont particularly like the multi-desktop concept .. I like the widget jam-packet homescreen of the N97 more ..
-- I think the phone can only be operated in landscape mode, and not portrait mode like normal phones ..
-- Probably not many 3rd party applications would be available for this set for some time, since its a new platform in the mobile world ..
-- Only available in black .. I actually wanted a white phone next .. not much of an issue, but still ..
Option 2: Get N97 ($437):
Pros:
-- Keep my existing AT&T number and be able to use 3G
-- I love the homescreen of this set. Personally, looks wise, I think the N97 beats the N900 ..
-- Lots of 3rd party apps to try out
-- Cheap ! Only $437 !!
-- Available in white too ..
Cons:
-- Uses the same old 'static' looking Symbian OS
-- Has 'mobile' type processing speeds .. may not be as fast as the N900
It boils down to this for me: I like the N900, really, but the concept of having multiple desktops is just taking it a bit too far imo. I have seen the multiple desktop concept on some samsung phones, and I didn't really like it that much; you have to look around where you placed some widget or shortcut, etc... If only the homescreen of the N900 could be like that of the N97's (just one homescreen with all the cool widgets on it), then the N900 would have been my definite choice. Putting widgets all over the place in an unorganised manner is not really very appealing to me. N97 looks good externally, but the OS itself looks very dry and boring now. I mean, its menus and calendar views look 'old' and very dry ... This is my only issue with the N97. I have an N73 right now, and although its a very capable phone, its has its issues due to being a symbian phone (gets slow, and has really boring unanimated menus, etc...)
So guys, which set should I get .. ??
[ This Message was edited by: ahmadka on 2009-10-03 04:00 ]
Posted by Peio
If it's really multiple desktops that bother you, there is an option to set only 1 desktop if you want.
Personnaly, I wait for the feedback from first owners, but I will take the n900 anytime over the n97.
Posted by korbindallis
You should go for the................ X2
Posted by driftmania
On 2009-10-06 22:39:09, korbindallis wrote:
You should go for the................ X2
Why?
Posted by estaphuam
n900 for sure.
I used the 97 for a week before returning it. with n900, you get the (promised) better OS, and an infinitely better keyboard.
Posted by adnansanni
N97 have scratching problem on camera lens due to its lens cover. So don’t get the N97.
Posted by driftmania
On 2009-10-11 18:43:41, adnansanni wrote:
N97 have scratching problem on camera lens due to its lens cover. So don’t get the N97.
Nokia's aware and if the problem occurs, you just send it in and they'll fix it.