Nokia N97 Review as promised

[Mobileman]

Ok sorry its late guys a mini review on the N97, First a few photos















Full tech specs here https://europe.nokia.com/find-produc...specifications


Ok my first impressions after using for the last few days its lot better than the early prototype's that were around. Will try and cover each area but if i miss anything just ask.

Display:- Very clear clarity , touch screen responsive far better then the 5800 IMO, Vibrate when pressing the keys seems to make it feel more like the storm display than a 5800 very slick . Screen sits slightly lower than edges so should aid minimizing scratches when putting in and out of pocket but not to the point where crap collects around the edge !!

Touch & Feel:- alot like some of the HTC products smooth plastic rear comes round to meet the chassis that the screen hinge is mounted with top part of this feeling like an ipod/iphone and not at all plastic even though it is unlike the 5800. Not to sure on the disply slide feels a little plastic but is sturdy unlike those that are used to the N95 wobbles

Web Browsing:- Great on O2 and with 3G coverage which i have in my house can watch streaming video just as when on wifi, screen tilts to just the right angle for watching. Flicking between full screen and standard scrren size works really well also

Camera:- Fast startup much 200% quicker than the N95 and other Nokias not waiting ages for the Lens to take the photo, video quality also good with the touchscreen making it really easy to use rather than the navi keys when in these modes.

[flik]

Where did you get this mate and how much ?

[Sanj[UK]]

lol please review the web browser and how the flash works? (Can you view spankwire on it?)

THANKS so much!

I'm in 2 mind's if its worth waiting till july 1st to get it on T-mobile

[Mobileman]

lol please review the web browser and how the flash works? (Can you view spankwire on it?)

THANKS so much!

I'm in 2 mind's if its worth waiting till july 1st to get it on T-mobile

Will do Sanj, will add all functionality review into the OP

[Sanj[UK]]

Will do Sanj, will add all functionality review into the OP

Thanks..i just want to know if flash stuff work (play something on www.dailymotion.com)

Thanks for doing this!

[Mobileman]

Thanks..i just want to know if flash stuff work (play something on www.dailymotion.com)

Thanks for doing this!

So far and looking sweeeeeeeet full screen

Brazzers
Redtube

[Sanj[UK]]

So far and looking sweeeeeeeet full screen

Brazzers
Redtube

THANKYOU roll on july 1st

How does it compare to the new iphone?(nearly bought the expensive fucker today..due to staff discount)

[Mobileman]

THANKYOU roll on july 1st

How does it compare to the new iphone?(nearly bought the expensive fucker today..due to staff discount)

Very different phones IMO however the N97 is far superior in terms off specification weight not alot in it iphone is slightly lighter.

Bearing in mind N97 is 32gb then pricing will be pretty similar on a retail price point but trade price then N97 will have the edge over 32gb iphone.

However interface on the iphone is easier to use so imo it will come down to which one your a fanboy of.

Apple better looks, slightly thinner but wider but with better UI with more applications
Nokia is more powerful, but if used to Nokia you will find it easy so it is too close to call

[Sanj[UK]]

Very different phones IMO however the N97 is far superior in terms off specification weight not alot in it iphone is slightly lighter.

bearing in mind N97 is 32gb then pricing will be pretty similar on a retail price point but trade price then N97 will have the edge over 32gb iphone.

However interface on the iphone is easier to use so imo it will come down to which one your a fanboy of.

Apple better looks and better UI with more applications
Nokia is more powerful, but if used to Nokia you will find it easy so it is too close to call

Thanks for the input. Last question (pfft)-

Whats the video cam like? I used to love the quality of the cam on the N95!

Also has MAPS improved since the n95?

Does Tomtom/garmin work on it?(Im sure there was a working copy for the 5800)

[Mobileman]

Thanks for the input. Last question (pfft)-

Whats the video cam like? I used to love the quality of the cam on the N95!

Also has MAPS improved since the n95?

Does Tomtom/garmin work on it?(Im sure there was a working copy for the 5800)

Camera great and video is super smooth as well, Maps is much better now even on E71 over the original version running maps 2.0 wk16.

Not tried tomtom yet and hate garmin but will try tomtom later on and also mcguider which is my prefered nav program anyway at the min

[Brydo666]

That web browser looks brilliant! Sweet looking phone.

[Sanj[UK]]

no one has the phone avilable..unless i want to buy it offline

Mobileman I don't suppose you want to carry out my t-mobile upgrade

[Mobileman]

no one has the phone avilable..unless i want to buy it offline

Mobileman I don't suppose you want to carry out my t-mobile upgrade

Lol sorry Sanj, i do know dealers that have stock but doubt any of them will be putting on t-mobile due to the commercials, if you want dont mind going on to O2 can point you in the direction of someone we supply.

mobilephonesdirect might be selling on t-mobile

[Sanj[UK]]

Lol sorry Sanj, i do know dealers that have stock but doubt any of them will be putting on t-mobile due to the commercials, if you want dont mind going on to O2 can point you in the direction of someone we supply.

mobilephonesdirect might be selling on t-mobile

o2 you say? hmm share the details

Mobilephonesdirect have it in black

[Sanj[UK]]

I went into Mobile Phones direct to have a play..the browser was slick to use but i cant believe how dated symbian looked..Im really stuck between the 3gs and n97

There's not much of a price difference between the two..what to do

[Mobileman]

I went into Mobile Phones direct to have a play..the browser was slick to use but i cant believe how dated symbian looked..Im really stuck between the 3gs and n97

There's not much of a price difference between the two..what to do

Yep true symbian is looking dated imo and apple seem to be listening.

After 17 years of owning Nokias i might well be moving on to iphone 3gs

[Northernbloke]

After 17 years of owning Nokias i might well be moving on to iphone 3gs

Burn the heretic

[Simate]

I didn't think O2 were going to do the N97 because they weren't happy about the Skype side of things, same as Orange.

I quite fancy this phone and have done since the first info was released. I'm now due an upgrade, 2 in fact as I pay for the wife's contract. I'll be having words with T-Mobile nearer the 1st July to see what deal if any they can do for me. If O2 are going to be doing it then I may consider them as that will make by Broadband £9 odd a month.

[Sanj[UK]]

Just rang my local Nokia Shop (Reading) and they are doing it on one tariff at the mop..£44.50 for 24 months..i was like you can get fucked for that much

I'm being offered a 3gs for 80 quid and then 24.50 for 18 months

Just got to wait till july 1st

[Simate]

I'm being offered a 3gs for 80 quid and then 24.50 for 18 months

Where from and what do you get for your £24.50? Not a lot I'm guessing.