What is it: Touchscreen smart phone with slide-out Qwerty keyboard
What we think: Packs loads of features but a resistive touchscreen and bland user interface conspire to make it a disappointment
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 8 June 2009
Tags: nokia, keypad, handset, touchscreen
We like:
Well laid-out Qwerty keyboard; access to Ovi Store; customisable homescreen; widgets with live updates; angled screen; epic 32GB of memory with room for 16GB more
We don't like:
Bland user interface not the easiest to use; unimpressive-looking display; resistive touchscreen; still some bugs; no multitouch; poor battery life
CNET UK judgement:
The Nokia N97 is another feature-packed N-series powerhouse that somewhat neglects design and usability considerations. With a great Qwerty keyboard but a disappointing resistive touchscreen, we're ultimately underwhelmed by the whole package
Nokia N97 History
15 Jun 2009 in Reviews
N97: Greatest disappointment of 2009
Immediately, I disliked the N97's keyboard, tiny space bar and clunky touchscreen interface. I gave it time, and now I hate the thing even more for wasting a week of it
4 Jun 2009 in Crave
Nokia N97 unboxed: The complete guide
The retail version of Nokia's flagship phone just dived in our arms, tonight. Actually, it was earlier this morning. Here's a brand-new unboxing photoshoot, and all of our best N97 content. With video!
18 May 2009 in Crave
Nokia N97 on sale today for £500
If you've been itching to slap down your hard-earned for a Nokia N97, today's your lucky day. It's hitting the Nokia store any minute
9 Dec 2008 in Crave
Video: Hands on with the Nokia N97
Watch Maggie Reardon report on Nokia's follow-up to the N95 and N96. The N97 has a touchscreen to take on the iPhone, but is it enough to take a bite out of Apple?
2 Dec 2008 in Crave
Nokia N97: Back once again with the messaging master
Today Nokia unveiled the Nokia N97, a touchscreen phone with a slide-out Qwerty keyboard, HSDPA, Wi-Fi and 32GB of on-board memory
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June 25, 2009
Posted by: bob_geldof
"Does what it says on the box"
June 25, 2009
Posted by: Gloria Morgan
"Perfect for me"
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