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Nokia N97

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    #32
    Elessar
    Registered Users Posts: 5,253 ✭✭✭Elessar


    Cyrus wrote: »
    surely given the slow proc speed and small ram the new omnia s60 from samsung is the better bet

    I've been thinking about this myself lately.

    But the fact is, both phones are targeting different audiences. If you want a specificly made, always on social networking (twitter/facebook/bebo) phone that you can update whenever, wherever (as conveniently as possible), get the N97.

    If you want the best multimedia device, including video/photos and a large screen, get the Omnia HD.

    The N97 doesn't need the fastest processor because of what is was built to do. If it was to be marketed specifically as a great gaming phone for example, it would undoubtedly have a faster CPU and dedicated GPU.

    Two different devices, both great all-rounders but both specialising in two different things.

    I'll be getting the N97.


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    #33
    5500
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    Im caught between the two of them myself,i like the symbian Os which is probably why im open to the samsung.There's a few videos of both now on dailymobile.se.

    I think the n97 might just tip it for me seen as it has the keypad,worst case scenario if texting is a pain using the t/s at least you have that.

    Is it worth a preorder tho?or will it be a case of it drops in price about a week after being released


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    #34
    Davy
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    eireal wrote: »
    Is it worth a preorder tho?or will it be a case of it drops in price about a week after being released

    You cant pre-order it in Ireland yet.


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    #35
    seanybiker
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    Im still gonna get the N97 anyways. 500 on bill is the most Ill pay. I imagine it will be less than that on bill though so roll on release date.


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    #36
    5500
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    Davy wrote: »
    You cant pre-order it in Ireland yet.

    Im looking at clove for it,there taking pre orders a few months now on it


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    #37
    Davy
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    eireal wrote: »
    Im looking at clove for it,there taking pre orders a few months now on it

    Ye i meant instore with a network here, i understand you can order it online. It think it will be july before we have in stores here, unless your on 3, their getting it before the end of may apparently.


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    #38
    Soot-fan
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    Davy wrote: »
    Ye i meant instore with a network here, i understand you can order it online. It think it will be july before we have in stores here, unless your on 3, their getting it before the end of may apparently.


    Is your source reliable or is it from some numb nut in a 3 store. I rang 3 to confirm and they won’t even tell ya what day it is. I will leave 3 if another network gets it first.
    But that all depends on what apple have under their skin:D on June 8th.


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    #39
    Davy
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    Soot-fan wrote: »
    Is your source reliable or is it from some numb nut in a 3 store. I rang 3 to confirm and they won’t even tell ya what day it is. I will leave 3 if another network gets it first.
    But that all depends on what apple have under their skin:D on June 8th.

    Read it for yourself:
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055537522


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    #40
    5500
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    O2 is set to release the new Nseries flagship handset, the N97, ahead of other network stores, in June. It is understood that some O2 stores could have the device by 15 June, and Carphone Warehouse stores will start selling the phone one week later on 23 June. Carphone will be offering the phone for free on a £45 per month contract on O2 and Orange. The phone will cost £690 Sim-free. Vodafone is currently planning to release the N97 in July.

    From www.dailymobile.se

    I wonder if 02 or cpwh here will follow suit at the same time,although there's not a chance i would pay 690stg (€768 at todays rate) for a mobile phone!


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    #41
    Davy
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    eireal wrote: »
    From www.dailymobile.se

    I wonder if 02 or cpwh here will follow suit at the same time,although there's not a chance i would pay 690stg (€768 at todays rate) for a mobile phone!

    o2 here only got it recently for testing.


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    #42
    Soot-fan
    Registered Users Posts: 147 ✭✭Soot-fan


    eireal wrote: »
    From www.dailymobile.se

    I wonder if 02 or cpwh here will follow suit at the same time,although there's not a chance i would pay 690stg (€768 at todays rate) for a mobile phone!

    these guys are selling it for £504.85

    http://www.clove.co.uk/viewProduct.aspx?product=1099F531-512C-43CB-98FC-225DD0E36503


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    #43
    Kid Nothing
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    Davy wrote: »
    o2 here only got it recently for testing.

    Any idea how long it normally takes from them to testing the phone to releasing or at least announcing the phone?

    Really hope they don't get it as an exclusive...


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    #44
    long_b
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    Just read that Vodafone UK will be offering it from free on monthly. Too much to ask for similar treatment here I suppose.


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    #45
    Walkman
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    Soot-fan wrote: »
    Is your source reliable or is it from some numb nut in a 3 store. I rang 3 to confirm and they won’t even tell ya what day it is. I will leave 3 if another network gets it first.
    But that all depends on what apple have under their skin:D on June 8th.

    The E75 is due out on 3 early June so the N97 will not be before that date.


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    #46
    Kid Nothing
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    long_b wrote: »
    Just read that Vodafone UK will be offering it from free on monthly. Too much to ask for similar treatment here I suppose.

    Source?


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    #47
    Davy
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    Kid Nothing wrote: »
    Source?
    The amazing Nokia N97 dubbed "the world's most advanced mobile computer". Available from FREE with Vodafone from June 2009.

    Link


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    #48
    Elessar
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    Mobile Review have the first review up but it's in Russian - and I would be wary of what firmware version he is running as he had the white N97 back in December with an earlier version.

    http://www.mobile-review.com/review/nokia-n97.shtml


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    #49
    Davy
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    Elessar wrote: »
    Mobile Review have the first review up but it's in Russian - and I would be wary of what firmware version he is running as he had the white N97 back in December with an earlier version.

    http://www.mobile-review.com/review/nokia-n97.shtml

    Is it just me, or does the white version look a lot better than the black. I had always planned getting the black one, but im seriously changing my mind now. The only doubt is the white going grubby like white phones do!


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    #50
    Soot-fan
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    Elessar wrote: »
    Mobile Review have the first review up but it's in Russian - and I would be wary of what firmware version he is running as he had the white N97 back in December with an earlier version.

    http://www.mobile-review.com/review/nokia-n97.shtml

    Troubled about this photo. Will the virtual key board be displayed when in qwerty mode.
    This is not good.....:( whats the point?
    http://www.mobile-review.com/review/image/nokia/n97/live2/high/live01.jpg


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    #51
    Davy
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    Hopefully it will be optional


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    #52
    Davy
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    What were nokia thinking with the stylus?

    pic18.jpg


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    #53
    roarlad
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    I emailed Vodafone ireland asking them about the n97, this is the response I got:
    Dear .....

    Thank you for contacting us with your query.

    Unfortunately, we will not be launching the Nokia N97.

    We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

    If you have any further queries, please call us on FreeFone 1907 and
    we will be happy to assist you.

    Yours sincerely


    _________________________
    [Name Removed]
    Vodafone Customer Care Team


    very strange response? not launching the device? obviously Vodafone will be selling the handset? I even linked to Vodafone UK site showing the N97 arriving in July. obvioulsy the Op doesn't have a clue or has been told to shhhh... strange. you'd think they'd be doing their best to hype it up and detract from the O2 iPhone bullsh1t.


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    #54
    long_b
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    roarlad wrote: »
    I emailed Vodafone ireland asking them about the n97, this is the response I got:




    very strange response? not launching the device? obviously Vodafone will be selling the handset? I even linked to Vodafone UK site showing the N97 arriving in July. obvioulsy Martha doesn't have a clue or has been told to shhhh... strange. you'd think they'd be doing their best to hype it up and detract from the O2 iPhone bullsh1t.

    You might want to take the operator's name out of that post there, it's not the done thing here.


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    #55
    Walkman
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    roarlad wrote: »
    I emailed Vodafone ireland asking them about the n97, this is the response I got:




    very strange response? not launching the device? obviously Vodafone will be selling the handset? I even linked to Vodafone UK site showing the N97 arriving in July. obvioulsy Martha doesn't have a clue or has been told to shhhh... strange. you'd think they'd be doing their best to hype it up and detract from the O2 iPhone bullsh1t.

    Just because Vodafone in the UK are getting it does not mean Ireland will be too. Also why would the shout about it like O2 did the iphone if they dont have exclusivity on it.


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    #56
    Brian
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    Davy wrote: »
    What were nokia thinking with the stylus?

    pic18.jpg

    Looks quite a bit more usable than that of the 5800XM. Also, I don't think the N97 has been really designed for stylus use, despite that being a feature of resistive screens.


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    #57
    Alanstrainor
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    Baza210 wrote: »
    Looks quite a bit more usable than that of the 5800XM. Also, I don't think the N97 has been really designed for stylus use, despite that being a feature of resistive screens.

    It does look a little more usable alright, but it's not integrated into the device like the stylus in th 5800, just doesn't seem handy.


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    #58
    Brian
    Registered Users Posts: 5,699 ✭✭✭Brian


    Yeah, I know. However, like I said, I think the N97 is more designed with thumb use in mind. Hopefully this will result in better UI layout in the 5800, as stylus use is a pain.


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    #59
    Davy
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    Alanstrainor wrote: »
    It does look a little more usable alright, but it's not integrated into the device like the stylus in th 5800, just doesn't seem handy.

    Im guessing they want you to tie it on to the phone using the string on the lid but i think that would be very annoying, chances are it will go missing anyway


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    #60
    Elessar
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    Soot-fan wrote: »
    Troubled about this photo. Will the virtual key board be displayed when in qwerty mode.
    This is not good.....:( whats the point?
    http://www.mobile-review.com/review/image/nokia/n97/live2/high/live01.jpg

    It's optional, the main text input screen for the querty doesn't have the on screen keys.


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    #61
    Brian
    Registered Users Posts: 5,699 ✭✭✭Brian


    It's strange; from what I gathered in the translated review Eldar was saying that there wasn't onscreen qwerty :/


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