02 January 2009 - before the expected deluge of new features in the upcoming trade shows in the first quarter of 2009, let's take a quick look at Nokia N97 December, and compare it to the previous N96 device.

Only the Nokia N97 is a touch screen device. The N97 is about an inch longer than the N96, and is heavier than 25 grams. Other than that, the devices are quite similar, except that the N97 slides open to another level as the keyboard while the N96 simply slips on the same plane as the keyboard.

Both devices are quad-band capable, and work very well on the GSM 850/900/1800/1900 bands. The N97 is also capable of working on WCDMA 900 / 1900 / 2100 bands. Both are HSDPA capable and the N96 also supports UMTS.

The N97 is the larger screen of 3.5 inches with a resolution of 640 x 360 pixels, while the N96 is the smallest 2.8-inch screen rated at 240 x 320 pixels. Both screens are 16 million color TFT screen.


Internals

Both the N96 and N97 are series 60-type Symbian. They both support Java and WAP, and come with built-in browsers.

GPS and Nokia Maps are included in both devices. Of course, we already know that the N97 has an internal capacity of 32 GB while the N96 capped at 16 GB of internal storage, which incidentally is the same as the Apple iPhone 3G.

Both devices are Bluetooth capable, but only the N96 supports infrared. EDGE, 3G and GPRS are supported and both devices are compatible with Wi-Fi 802.11b / g networks.


Camera / Radio

Both the Nokia N97 and N96 come with a camera of 5 megapixels that for all practical purposes, seems to be the same camera except for some differences with the specifications pixels resolution. In other words, the height and width are different only by a fraction, but not enough to change the specification.

Both devices come with flash, night mode and auto focus and both also take video at 30 frames per second.

Drums

The Nokia N97 is expected to have a battery of 1500 mAh while the N96 is specified with a battery of 950 mAh.

Current Price

The N96 is retailed at an estimated price of RM 2500 until the N97 is sold at an estimated selling price of 550 euros (about RM 2,600) before taxes or subsidies.

Significant differences

The Nokia N97 has a bigger screen and more storage than the Nokia N96. Therefore, the larger battery of N97 in May will not lead to longer waiting for it serves to reason that the larger screen consumes more energy than smaller. Of course, there are a variety of other factors, but buyers are advised to not take the ratings of the battery at nominal value.

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The black Nokia N97 is the latest smartphone offered by the manufacturer. Complete and functional at any point, it is equipped with a QWERTY keyboard, which unfolded on the screen can get up and bow for an optimal viewing experience.

Design:
The Black Nokia N97 has a 3.5 inch screen (360 x 640 pixels) with fully customizable with widgets. The N97 weighs 150g which is quite big but quite normal in view of the power terminal.
Its keyboard is perfectly integrated sliding and tilting of the screen gives it a look of micro PC.

Multimedia:
The black Nokia N97 is equipped with an internal memory of 32 GB and a Transflash card reader. The N97 also features a 5 megapixel camera, an autofocus, a dual LED flash, a x14 zoom and a function of capturing video in DVD quality and 16 / 9. It also has the function that allows géotaguer quickly geotag your photos and video. It also includes Bluetooth 2.0 and WiFi.

Range:
The Nokia N97 has a long battery life despite all these options: 9 hours 30 in communication and over 432 hours of standby time.


The Nokia N97 is a little gem!
Firstly the design, there's nothing to say, it is really beautiful! width may be too small but at least it gives always look phone unlike the HTC and Iphone ^ ^. The qwerty keyboard is really good, the slide mechanism is no play is solid and the buttons are not too small (by cons need to cut the nails of the thumbs ladies!
Most:
- Design
- Range 2 in frequent use (and HTC Iphone 1 days:-S)
- Memory 32go
- The touch screen "pressure", I find it more obedient as the iPhone is too sensitive
- On his very correct
- The beautiful photos when everything has settled
- The home page dynamic menus + custo possible
- Internet very reactive (with Bouygues ^ ^)
- Excellent video quality
- GPS convenient and responsive
- The various connectivity and simple

The -:
- Ovi Store: Do not take the N97 if it is to hack your phone with moult applications, Apple is better on this side there is categorical!
- The loading videos on the internet is quite long (between 30s and 1min ...)
- The headphones rotten, I have kept my Sony intraoriculaires
- Links that pls find time in different menus and options misplaced (Bouygues consulation account in "applications" it is frankly task)

In summary, it is very comprehensive, it has everything one would expect from a smartphone and contrary to what one might hear, it has no bugs. short I advise you!

PS: I know that the pen is useless, but even they could have put it in my pack!

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According to the statistics that have been sold 2 million-Mobile Nokia N97 during the previous three months, a period that has been thrown by the mobile market. These statistics also indicate that it had been sold 10 million mobile during the last 10 months preceding the type of N97 and 5800 X press Music.

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It is expected to overcome these figures many times, when placing the phone N900. As this phone will be much better than the Mobile N97, disappointing many in it.

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