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Do NOT get the N96! Wait for the N97, its a far far better phone.
Upgrade time, what to get? N96 or wait for the N97?
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What do you guys thing about the N86 - nokias first try at an 8MP camera phone ... ?
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Have you used it?
It has the touch capability and nice screen of the 5800, and the buttons of a regular phone. The only way its not going to be better is if Nokia program them all to explode when an application is installed. It will be much superior to an N96 is just about every respect barring size... and the price will likely reflect that.
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Have you used it?
Whats with the pedant? Specswise the N97 is very obviously a far better phone in every aspect. The N96 is a known dog of the NSeries.
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I'm just saying, until it's released and tested, you can't really say how good it's going to be.
Of course you can to a l;arge extent, we know the specs, the touchscreen is based on the same tech as the 5800 (but bigger)m and previews from people who have played with it have been positive as to the feel and tactility of the keyboard. The camera is also the same as in the N82, minus the xenon flash.
It's going to be good, question is will it be good enough to floor the OmniaHD or not.
It's going to be good, question is will it be good enough to floor the OmniaHD or not.
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I am waiting for the N97 to replace my E71. I miss the camera off the N95 but must admit the E71 is an excellent phone for the internet. From looking at the N97, it will be even more functional and that lovely large screen will be ideal.
Well, I decided not to upgrade at this time. Instead I've reduced my monthly contract to what I'm actually using (so from £35 to £10 per month) saving £450 over the next 18 months and I'll buy a new phone for SWMBO (6600 Slide Pink) and a media player for me. And I get to keep my 6500Slide which I like as a phone.
Win/win.
Oh, and it's a rolling contract so I can switch back to the higher tariff when the N97 comes out if it's totally awesome.
Win/win.
Oh, and it's a rolling contract so I can switch back to the higher tariff when the N97 comes out if it's totally awesome.
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Looking at nokias current phones further there isn't really one I would want - that doesn't have bad battery life.
The N97 specs claim it sports a 1500mAh battery so that's a positive move - only issue I have is that it's not out for another 2 - 2.5 months yet :/
If my contract is up in mid-may then could I put off upgrading until the N97 is out or would I have to choose something then ?
The N97 specs claim it sports a 1500mAh battery so that's a positive move - only issue I have is that it's not out for another 2 - 2.5 months yet :/
If my contract is up in mid-may then could I put off upgrading until the N97 is out or would I have to choose something then ?