Comments on: Nokia N97 http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/02/nokia-n97/ A technology blog covering software, mobile phones, gadgets, security, the Internet and other relevant areas. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:16:39 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: abcyesn http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/02/nokia-n97/#comment-812381 abcyesn Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:04:08 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=8670#comment-812381 "I received a pre-release Nokia N97 from Nokia SA yesterday to take a look at and test for a couple weeks. The version I received is not the same version that will be shipped but it is probably pretty close. In a sense this is a release candidate so there is still a chance the software may be a little buggy and the phone isn’t really supported by 3rd party providers. I’ve noticed a couple quirks which will probably be resolved by the time the phones ship (I understand that the devices will start shipping internationally in a matter of weeks although Nokia can’t confirm any details at this point)." share your views with me at http://www.NokiaN97Forum.com it's a site for N97 users. see ya “I received a pre-release Nokia N97 from Nokia SA yesterday to take a look at and test for a couple weeks. The version I received is not the same version that will be shipped but it is probably pretty close. In a sense this is a release candidate so there is still a chance the software may be a little buggy and the phone isn’t really supported by 3rd party providers. I’ve noticed a couple quirks which will probably be resolved by the time the phones ship (I understand that the devices will start shipping internationally in a matter of weeks although Nokia can’t confirm any details at this point).” share your views with me at http://www.NokiaN97Forum.com it’s a site for N97 users. see ya

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/02/nokia-n97/#comment-798869 Anonymous Thu, 21 May 2009 03:10:29 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=8670#comment-798869 The N97 looks great. I think it's better than the iphone 3G and the blackberry storm, and even the palm pre. If you want to see those 4 phones compared, see: http://www.clashem.com/phones.php?id1=1179&id2=2&id3=717&id4=1148 The N97 looks great. I think it’s better than the iphone 3G and the blackberry storm, and even the palm pre. If you want to see those 4 phones compared, see:
http://www.clashem.com/phones.php?id1=1179&id2=2&id3=717&id4=1148

]]> By: mobile phone reviews http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/02/nokia-n97/#comment-735271 mobile phone reviews Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:24:31 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=8670#comment-735271 Brilliant nokia phone but im getting bored waiting, when is it going to be shipped and for sale in the UK? Brilliant nokia phone but im getting bored waiting, when is it going to be shipped and for sale in the UK?

]]> By: schiller http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/02/nokia-n97/#comment-636487 schiller Sun, 08 Feb 2009 09:46:16 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=8670#comment-636487 hey guys does N97 have a TV like the N96.. hey guys does N97 have a TV like the N96..

]]> By: abcyesn http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/02/nokia-n97/#comment-620201 abcyesn Mon, 26 Jan 2009 23:33:09 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=8670#comment-620201 The Nokia N97 is expected to begin shipping in the first half of 2009 at an estimated retail price of EUR 550 before taxes or subsidies. Express your personal opinions at http://www.NokiaN97Forum.com The Nokia N97 is expected to begin shipping in the first half of 2009 at an estimated retail price of EUR 550 before taxes or subsidies.

Express your personal opinions at http://www.NokiaN97Forum.com

]]> By: AndOne http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/02/nokia-n97/#comment-617179 AndOne Thu, 22 Jan 2009 21:31:45 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=8670#comment-617179 take a closer look at the nokia 5800... i love that phone. got it just a week ago (1 day before release here in germany) and it's wonderful :) take a closer look at the nokia 5800… i love that phone. got it just a week ago (1 day before release here in germany) and it’s wonderful :)

]]> By: Patrick http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/02/nokia-n97/#comment-576509 Patrick Fri, 19 Dec 2008 10:48:35 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=8670#comment-576509 I'm just not sure, does N97 have live mobile TV? I’m just not sure, does N97 have live mobile TV?

]]> By: Rocci http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/02/nokia-n97/#comment-574705 Rocci Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:30:31 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=8670#comment-574705 The compass is brilliant indeed, but so is the entire phone. I'm just gonna get the unlocked version these guys are releasing http://www.puremobile.com/Nokia/Nokia-N97-White-GSM-Phone/ The white one looks so much hotter! The compass is brilliant indeed, but so is the entire phone. I’m just gonna get the unlocked version these guys are releasing http://www.puremobile.com/Nokia/Nokia-N97-White-GSM-Phone/ The white one looks so much hotter!

]]> By: Nokia N97 Fan http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/02/nokia-n97/#comment-563612 Nokia N97 Fan Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:27:43 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=8670#comment-563612 Im looking forward to the Nokia N97, using the compass to tag location of pics sounds brilliant. Im looking forward to the Nokia N97, using the compass to tag location of pics sounds brilliant.

]]> By: Rarst http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/02/nokia-n97/#comment-558819 Rarst Sat, 06 Dec 2008 10:07:47 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=8670#comment-558819 @Martin Browsing regular pages is not very fast - I am using relatively slow EDGE connection and modern Internet can easily be 1Mb per page on some sites. Mobile-optimised pages on other hand are perfect. I am usually running native browser (single window), native email client, Pidgin and Mauku (twitter client) at the same time. It has no performance issues with such setup. @Martin

Browsing regular pages is not very fast – I am using relatively slow EDGE connection and modern Internet can easily be 1Mb per page on some sites. Mobile-optimised pages on other hand are perfect.

I am usually running native browser (single window), native email client, Pidgin and Mauku (twitter client) at the same time. It has no performance issues with such setup.

]]> By: Martin http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/02/nokia-n97/#comment-558804 Martin Sat, 06 Dec 2008 09:37:42 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=8670#comment-558804 Rarst how responsive is your tablet? Rarst how responsive is your tablet?

]]> By: Reflection Upon… » The Nokia N97 http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/02/nokia-n97/#comment-558547 Reflection Upon… » The Nokia N97 Sat, 06 Dec 2008 00:40:03 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=8670#comment-558547 [...] Blog entry on gHacks [...] [...] Blog entry on gHacks [...]

]]> By: Jack http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/02/nokia-n97/#comment-557474 Jack Thu, 04 Dec 2008 13:22:24 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=8670#comment-557474 The N97 looks as if its going to be the latest attempt at knocking the iPhone off of its high perch. I have to say i do have quite a bit of faith in it as well due to its many applications and huge memory, also its ability to play flash videos. You can already sign up for <a href="http://www.mobiles.co.uk/nokia-n97.html" rel="nofollow">N97</a> release information here... The N97 looks as if its going to be the latest attempt at knocking the iPhone off of its high perch. I have to say i do have quite a bit of faith in it as well due to its many applications and huge memory, also its ability to play flash videos. You can already sign up for N97 release information here…

]]> By: Martin http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/02/nokia-n97/#comment-557296 Martin Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:50:15 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=8670#comment-557296 Rupert I only purchase a new phone every two years when my contract runs out. I usually get a nice new phone for cheap if I renew it. Rupert I only purchase a new phone every two years when my contract runs out. I usually get a nice new phone for cheap if I renew it.

]]> By: Rupert http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/02/nokia-n97/#comment-557290 Rupert Thu, 04 Dec 2008 08:38:20 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=8670#comment-557290 Looks like quite an interesting phone. I've currently got an N82 - it's like an N95 but in a candy bar style. It's got a great 5MP camera, I have used it on holiday a number of times and is great, the only lacking feature is zoom. I guess the problem with all these cool phones being released all the time is that, well, I am sure we all have a perfectly good phone now, do we really need to upgrade if our current phone does its job pretty well at the moment? Looks like quite an interesting phone.

I’ve currently got an N82 – it’s like an N95 but in a candy bar style. It’s got a great 5MP camera, I have used it on holiday a number of times and is great, the only lacking feature is zoom.

I guess the problem with all these cool phones being released all the time is that, well, I am sure we all have a perfectly good phone now, do we really need to upgrade if our current phone does its job pretty well at the moment?

]]> By: Nokia N97 http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/02/nokia-n97/#comment-557170 Nokia N97 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:36:22 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=8670#comment-557170 Excellent Nokia N97 - best of the best Nokia is rocking Excellent Nokia N97 –

best of the best

Nokia is rocking

]]> By: Rarst http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/02/nokia-n97/#comment-556674 Rarst Wed, 03 Dec 2008 16:20:50 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=8670#comment-556674 @Lt. Dan Some people spend with their phone way more time than with their TV... If they even own TV at all. :) @Lt. Dan

Some people spend with their phone way more time than with their TV… If they even own TV at all. :)

]]> By: Lt. Dan http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/02/nokia-n97/#comment-556631 Lt. Dan Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:14:43 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=8670#comment-556631 It amazes me that people will pay as much for a tiny little cell phone as they would for a 47" flat panel TV! There is a tremendous amount of margin in the phones at that price. I guess it is the price of living on the cutting edge... It amazes me that people will pay as much for a tiny little cell phone as they would for a 47″ flat panel TV! There is a tremendous amount of margin in the phones at that price. I guess it is the price of living on the cutting edge…

]]> By: Noel http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/02/nokia-n97/#comment-556252 Noel Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:53:16 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=8670#comment-556252 You list many features of this phone but honestly tell me which features are you planning to use? To me, not a single phone in the market currently does its job well. Lets take one by one, camera, no matter how many pixel sensor you put, the pictures are worst than point and shoot so I would rather use P&S than using camera phone, why pay for the feature that I don't plan to use? The place where I live, data plans are extremely expensive, like €2 per mb. I can't afford to use such expensive plan so I won't use internet either. Music phone, so far I am yet to see any phone that has a good music navigation. Sony Ericsson's Walkman series is wonderful when it comes to sound but not good for navigation purpose that drives me nuts. Use of non-proprietary ports. Better contact managers, Nokia communicator had good contact manager but don't know about the latest ones. Better screens. Water-proof Shock-proof Reasonable cost. This is what I expect out of a good phone, may be you would like to list the features you are interested in. You list many features of this phone but honestly tell me which features are you planning to use?
To me, not a single phone in the market currently does its job well.
Lets take one by one,
camera, no matter how many pixel sensor you put, the pictures are worst than point and shoot so I would rather use P&S than using camera phone, why pay for the feature that I don’t plan to use?
The place where I live, data plans are extremely expensive, like €2 per mb. I can’t afford to use such expensive plan so I won’t use internet either.
Music phone, so far I am yet to see any phone that has a good music navigation. Sony Ericsson’s Walkman series is wonderful when it comes to sound but not good for navigation purpose that drives me nuts.
Use of non-proprietary ports.
Better contact managers, Nokia communicator had good contact manager but don’t know about the latest ones.
Better screens.
Water-proof
Shock-proof
Reasonable cost.
This is what I expect out of a good phone, may be you would like to list the features you are interested in.

]]> By: Rarst http://www.ghacks.net/2008/12/02/nokia-n97/#comment-556175 Rarst Wed, 03 Dec 2008 06:24:43 +0000 http://www.ghacks.net/?p=8670#comment-556175 @Martin Yep, it doesn't have phone module. Which allows it to be way better at mobile Internet than any phone I had seen - bigger screen, better software, more processing power. It's not an ultimate answer but I like balance of function and price. btw my post was for group writing and on freshly bought device, I will do thorough review after month or so of continued usage. @Martin

Yep, it doesn’t have phone module. Which allows it to be way better at mobile Internet than any phone I had seen – bigger screen, better software, more processing power.

It’s not an ultimate answer but I like balance of function and price.

btw my post was for group writing and on freshly bought device, I will do thorough review after month or so of continued usage.

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