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 NOKIA N97 V2!, Nokia Flagship Phone 2009

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acad615
post Jul 15 2009, 03:05 AM

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I guess its abit late, but, welcome the v2 =), been using the phone for the 2nd week now, and its great.. gotta say, its better than I thought
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post Jul 16 2009, 11:14 AM

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QUOTE(blinky @ Jul 16 2009, 10:59 AM)
I've said this a lot of times and I'll say it again.

You cannot compare the Nokia N97 to the iPhone (whatever the series may be), simply because they are different. Phones like the Nokia N97, WinMo or even Android devices are smartphones. They are as close as you can get to a mobile computer.

iPhone, on the other hand, love it or hate it, it's NOT a smartphone. A lot of people might disagree, but how can the iPhone be a smartphone when it doesn't even perform the must fundamental function of a smartphone, which is to multitask?

Nokia N97 is targeted to the tech-savvy masses; whereas the iPhone is for a very niche market - the Apple fanboys. If you love Apple, you'll love the iPhone. If you love tech, you'll love the N97.

I won't tell you the advantages of the N97 over the iPhone because I can go on for another 10 paragraphs, but I can tell you what basic functions the iPhone 3GS does not have that even my 3 year-old N95 can outfunction it:

- No multitasking
- No file transfer over Bluetooth
- No Java support
- No LED for camera
- Which doesn't really matter because the camera is rubbish
- No hactic feedback on the touchscreen
- No proximity sensor
- No shutter key for the camera
- No stereo speakers, only mono
- No file manager
- No DIVX support
- The battery is shit

Stop comparing the iPhone to smartphones already. I think its competitors should be the Samsung Jet and LG Arena.

I'm not saying that the iPhone is inferior, but it's just different. I appreciate all the technology iPhone introduced to the mobile phone market, but drawing comparisons with the flagship device of the N-series is just out of line. N97 (Sedan) vs iPhone 3GS (2-door coupe). It's quite a silly comparison when they target to different users (tech-savvy and fashion-savvy).
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totally agree with the statement, its not that iphone isn't a great phone, but honestly, after using it awhile, its nothing special.. the interface is probably nice, and after probably a few years time, u will realise that its quite shitty when u can't change the battery yourself, its like and extra time bomb built in to the phone, u may have to fork out extra cash for it, and it could be a lot.. accessories wise, the price are always jacked up, cause its a premium item? well its not supposed to be, but they made it that way.

i changed from iphone to e71 and now to n97, and am loving the n97, though the occasional glitch and all, but mind you, iphone has it too.
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post Jul 16 2009, 07:02 PM

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facebook, i just visit facebook using web browser, and it works better for me >.< i didnt like the facebook app made for our phone, u can't view ur own status after awhile, when u want to reply comments. funky stuffs, only thing good, is that you can upload photo with ur built in camera.. other than that, i prefer the web browser version
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post Jul 16 2009, 08:22 PM

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mine on average last about 2 days, if i use the joikuspot program, while chatting with it on nimbuzz, email-ing and all, usually within one day i will have to charge it, it probably consumes a little more than my e71, i say.. 50% extra maybe?
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post Jul 16 2009, 10:00 PM

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QUOTE(giorgene @ Jul 16 2009, 09:27 PM)
Iphone interface on N97 - Myphone!!

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nice stuff, but flicking to change the menu seems abit laggy..
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post Jul 17 2009, 12:28 AM

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QUOTE(firstknight @ Jul 17 2009, 12:11 AM)
the person explaining it errr... bit not so nice... i dun fel like using this myphone...
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i tried the trial version, it makes the phone look like china iphone, lol, i personally don't like it.
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post Jul 18 2009, 12:25 AM

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yeah, i wonder how those guys are going to sell theirs at rm2799 when nokia shops are selling at rm2480... maybe they provide extra "freebies" whatever that is..

i got mine at RM 2240, from one of the lyn member.. etrade pj, good deal, his worker were polite not like those ah beng in lowyat.. which may even con u with their not original, original products.
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post Aug 3 2009, 11:52 PM

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QUOTE(muok @ Aug 3 2009, 11:45 PM)
For those of you thinking of buying this phone, please RECONSIDER!

My phone keeps hanging on me after a call even after the latest firmware WITH a HARD RESET!

&%@*# NOKIA! They better come out with a new firmware to fix this soon or it is lelong time.
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i haven't had that problem yet, seriously. why not send the phone to nokia center for a check?
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post Aug 19 2009, 08:06 PM

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I still can't update mine, it says that mine is still the latest update, V11 though, I guess I will just wait >.<
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post Aug 19 2009, 11:23 PM

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QUOTE(Leo the Lion @ Aug 19 2009, 08:11 PM)
maybe you're using same product code like me. If you cant wait, u can try change the product code(refer to my previous post) for update.
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u didnt mention though, how u changed the product code lol
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post Aug 27 2009, 03:44 PM

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same here, still waiting for the update 12, i think my neck grew a little longer waiting for the update
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post Aug 31 2009, 12:46 AM

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putting the handphone strap makes it easier for pickpockets to take it out of your pocket too if u are not careful, my sister lost her phone in a pasar malam that way before, lesson learnt, just sharing
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post Sep 3 2009, 04:40 PM

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i am drooling for that... hopefully the update comes soon
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post Sep 6 2009, 09:09 PM

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v12 already available to common n97 in malaysia? i mean ours~ without changing the product code.. I am still waiting
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post Sep 8 2009, 05:38 AM

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my gps on n97, v11 locks on within seconds, if not, max 10 seconds, but i use data plan, and i use A-gps, probably thats why?

anyhow, gps locking depends on your last position locked on as well, it kind of memorises where u locked on last, and search for your fix from there.. so if ur last locked on was at london, it may take an hour before it reaches your current position i think, that is why on garmin, while it is searching for a valid fix, u can actually put in new position, its like telling the gps where ur rough position is, then it locks on slightly faster..

this only applicable to those who do not use A-gps, cause with A-gps, it locks on within seconds.

and yeah.. awaiting eagerly for v12, or v2.0.. makes me drool

This post has been edited by acad615: Sep 8 2009, 05:38 AM
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post Sep 8 2009, 06:56 AM

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QUOTE(zer0imax @ Sep 8 2009, 06:48 AM)
finally i found a video converter which plays full resolution!

google for "n97 best video format"

Nokia N97: Video playback formats are 3GP formats, Flash Video, H.264/AVC, MPEG-4; the video resolution is 360*640. Audio formats are AAC, M4A, MP3, WAV, WMA etc.
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cool.. thanks for the info~ =)
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post Sep 10 2009, 04:01 AM

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QUOTE(zer0imax @ Sep 10 2009, 03:13 AM)
i wanna ask abit regarding the phone software and warranty void stuff;

ur phone software = windows
ur phone hardware = harddisk e.g.

install pirate software inside ur windows = void warranty?

since n97 is a smartphone, should it be at a level as a portable PC?

since when u need to send in ur PC to format ur windows?? LOL

sry if i offend any1
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i still remember those days when i was using pentium I, i actually sent my pc to the seller to reformat, I know nuts bout reformating computers, haha
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post Sep 10 2009, 06:07 PM

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QUOTE(cond1t1on @ Sep 10 2009, 03:53 PM)
yea, this is the picture of the image burn i was talking about earlier.

user posted image

hope you guys get a clearer picture of what i mean.
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thats weird, I don't get those, better send it for a check at nokia centre
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post Sep 12 2009, 09:59 AM

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that post #1321 should be copied and placed on first page for future reference if required.. if its not there already, still waiting for firmware updates, its been awhile i've been waiting
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post Sep 13 2009, 01:27 AM

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QUOTE(little_pixie @ Sep 13 2009, 12:11 AM)
wanna ask something about going online...
if i do lots of twitter and facebook, what kind of package of mobile internet from masix should i choose... is that same as blackberry and iphone internet package??
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bro, try find out about celcom's power 148 package, I am using that, the plan is actually quite good if you're willing to chip in 157 bucks a month for phone bill, (if you're planning to take up a data package worth 98, its only bout 60 bucks more)

what it is...

u pay a commitment of RM 148,

what you get..

call rebates of RM 148, on top of that, you get free HSDPA 3.6mbps celcom 3g, which is quite a good deal in the end, especially for those whose phone bills occasionally reaches a hundred bucks.

my phone bill with maxis previously was around 60-80 bucks a month, with controlled usage (monitoring now and then), after switching now, I actually yada yada on the phone without bothering how much I spend, cause it is less likely for me to ever reach RM 148 by the end of the month.. quite a good deal for me,

and yes.. internet is stable, and occasionally i get speeds up to 2mbps, but on avg about 1mbps only..
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