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: lens, phones, App Store, 3G, slider
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
Full review:
Nokia fans who can count are at fever pitch over the upcoming launch of the N97, the successor to N-series heavyweights the N95 and N96. With a touchscreen and slide-out Qwerty keypad, the N97 takes a shot at its rivals in a bid to be the capo di tutti capi when it comes to smart phones. But, while we love the raw power of the N97 and its great keyboard, it doesn't quite fulfil our Qwerty-themed dreams. Continue Reading...
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Nokia N97 History
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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
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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
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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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August 8, 2009
Posted by: shams55
"Fundamentally flawed"
August 1, 2009
Posted by: aniketbagwe
"I want to like it, but I don't"
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