Comments on: Nokia N97: The pros and cons http://www.techleader.co.za/andyhadfield/2009/09/25/nokia-n97-review-the-pros-and-cons/ Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:17:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 By: Leonard http://www.techleader.co.za/andyhadfield/2009/09/25/nokia-n97-review-the-pros-and-cons/#comment-26437 Leonard Tue, 04 May 2010 05:49:28 +0000 http://www.techleader.co.za/andyhadfield/2009/09/25/nokia-n97-review-the-pros-and-cons/#comment-26437 My N97 - bought for R4500-00 Cash ~ it is really not worth the money - Software - 3/10 - keeps freezing - then a complete freeze up caused me to send it in - still fine now - but PLEASE to all those out there that has an "eye" to see - BEWARE! Nokia is not becoming weaker tech-wise - they are in a money flow currently keeping them up ~ which will not last long if this is what they sell - Better software update is not that difficult? Whats the problem - NOKIA - WAKE UP! My N97 - bought for R4500-00 Cash ~ it is really not worth the money - Software - 3/10 - keeps freezing - then a complete freeze up caused me to send it in - still fine now - but PLEASE to all those out there that has an “eye” to see - BEWARE! Nokia is not becoming weaker tech-wise - they are in a money flow currently keeping them up ~ which will not last long if this is what they sell - Better software update is not that difficult? Whats the problem - NOKIA - WAKE UP!

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]]> By: Imraan http://www.techleader.co.za/andyhadfield/2009/09/25/nokia-n97-review-the-pros-and-cons/#comment-26431 Imraan Sun, 02 May 2010 09:31:58 +0000 http://www.techleader.co.za/andyhadfield/2009/09/25/nokia-n97-review-the-pros-and-cons/#comment-26431 Agreed - the N97 is the worst phone I have ever owned. Bought mine just yesterday and already had to switch it on and off thrice. The camera doesnt respond at all - constant black screen. I am an avid Nokia fan losing confidence very quickly. Agreed - the N97 is the worst phone I have ever owned. Bought mine just yesterday and already had to switch it on and off thrice. The camera doesnt respond at all - constant black screen. I am an avid Nokia fan losing confidence very quickly.

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]]> By: Leonard http://www.techleader.co.za/andyhadfield/2009/09/25/nokia-n97-review-the-pros-and-cons/#comment-26102 Leonard Fri, 15 Jan 2010 05:52:23 +0000 http://www.techleader.co.za/andyhadfield/2009/09/25/nokia-n97-review-the-pros-and-cons/#comment-26102 N97 - Bought it a week ago. After lots of internet searching and decision-making. You guys make me tremble. I could not decide between i-Phone compared rival - but YES - 97 is NOT that good - frozen once this week - booted - still OK. I am a electronic gadget adicted person that HATE to pay for well marketed products - finding out there is much better at the same price N97 - Bought it a week ago. After lots of internet searching and decision-making. You guys make me tremble. I could not decide between i-Phone compared rival - but YES - 97 is NOT that good - frozen once this week - booted - still OK. I am a electronic gadget adicted person that HATE to pay for well marketed products - finding out there is much better at the same price

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]]> By: Wynand R http://www.techleader.co.za/andyhadfield/2009/09/25/nokia-n97-review-the-pros-and-cons/#comment-26039 Wynand R Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:50:02 +0000 http://www.techleader.co.za/andyhadfield/2009/09/25/nokia-n97-review-the-pros-and-cons/#comment-26039 Unfortunately I didn’t spot this review earlier and upgraded to the N97 about two weeks ago. My sentiments are the same as to what is reported in the review. Should have opted for the Blackberry instead. Unfortunately I didn’t spot this review earlier and upgraded to the N97 about two weeks ago. My sentiments are the same as to what is reported in the review. Should have opted for the Blackberry instead.

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]]> By: Nexus http://www.techleader.co.za/andyhadfield/2009/09/25/nokia-n97-review-the-pros-and-cons/#comment-25963 Nexus Sun, 25 Oct 2009 07:57:37 +0000 http://www.techleader.co.za/andyhadfield/2009/09/25/nokia-n97-review-the-pros-and-cons/#comment-25963 I've had an N97 since its first release and updated the firmware, downloaded themes - works well and I've not had to 'reboot' the phone. The cons are a bit over done but I agree with the observations about releasing 'test' firmware when at a minimum the current version of the firmware should have been what was released when the phone was first made available - pressure to get into the market I suppose. I’ve had an N97 since its first release and updated the firmware, downloaded themes - works well and I’ve not had to ‘reboot’ the phone. The cons are a bit over done but I agree with the observations about releasing ‘test’ firmware when at a minimum the current version of the firmware should have been what was released when the phone was first made available - pressure to get into the market I suppose.

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]]> By: Chris M http://www.techleader.co.za/andyhadfield/2009/09/25/nokia-n97-review-the-pros-and-cons/#comment-25907 Chris M Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:52:42 +0000 http://www.techleader.co.za/andyhadfield/2009/09/25/nokia-n97-review-the-pros-and-cons/#comment-25907 Great article Andy, I'm an N97 user and I have to agree with the points you've made. I'm still not certain if this is _the_ device to get.. Great article Andy, I’m an N97 user and I have to agree with the points you’ve made. I’m still not certain if this is _the_ device to get..

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]]> By: Thapelo http://www.techleader.co.za/andyhadfield/2009/09/25/nokia-n97-review-the-pros-and-cons/#comment-25903 Thapelo Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:56:59 +0000 http://www.techleader.co.za/andyhadfield/2009/09/25/nokia-n97-review-the-pros-and-cons/#comment-25903 As business user, i thought N97 will be perfect phone to upgrade to than iPhone, the option of actual keypad was far attractive, to my surprise and shock N97 is the crappiest smart phone on the market (Nokia, Blackberry and iPhone) mainly for reasons mentioned above and secondly for breaking 3 times since i bought it early august. Software malfunctions all the time, battery life is pathetic and constant jamming. I hate this phone and I regret my move back to Nokia fortunately my blackberry is still around. As business user, i thought N97 will be perfect phone to upgrade to than iPhone, the option of actual keypad was far attractive, to my surprise and shock N97 is the crappiest smart phone on the market (Nokia, Blackberry and iPhone) mainly for reasons mentioned above and secondly for breaking 3 times since i bought it early august. Software malfunctions all the time, battery life is pathetic and constant jamming. I hate this phone and I regret my move back to Nokia fortunately my blackberry is still around.

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]]> By: Miguel http://www.techleader.co.za/andyhadfield/2009/09/25/nokia-n97-review-the-pros-and-cons/#comment-25896 Miguel Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:00:09 +0000 http://www.techleader.co.za/andyhadfield/2009/09/25/nokia-n97-review-the-pros-and-cons/#comment-25896 Other small things which annoy me about the n97. The audio jack is at the top of the phone, which makes it awkward to put it and take out your pocket when earphones are plugged in. I usually put phone the phone in my pocket upside-down, so when I pull it out again it's rightway up. Also related to you left-handed point. I'm left-handed, and tend to get confused sometimes, but I found myself wondering why the screen doesn't flip from portrait to landscape on all 4 sides of the phone, instead of just two angles. Small things, but they really spoil the whole experience. Other small things which annoy me about the n97.
The audio jack is at the top of the phone, which makes it awkward to put it and take out your pocket when earphones are plugged in. I usually put phone the phone in my pocket upside-down, so when I pull it out again it’s rightway up.

Also related to you left-handed point. I’m left-handed, and tend to get confused sometimes, but I found myself wondering why the screen doesn’t flip from portrait to landscape on all 4 sides of the phone, instead of just two angles.

Small things, but they really spoil the whole experience.

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]]> By: Andy Hadfield http://www.techleader.co.za/andyhadfield/2009/09/25/nokia-n97-review-the-pros-and-cons/#comment-25895 Andy Hadfield Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:09:48 +0000 http://www.techleader.co.za/andyhadfield/2009/09/25/nokia-n97-review-the-pros-and-cons/#comment-25895 @Charles I wouldn't recommend the N97 unless you hear a SERIOUS bit of chatter about big fixing in a software update. I need to try one or two blackberry's to get a balanced view though... @Charles I wouldn’t recommend the N97 unless you hear a SERIOUS bit of chatter about big fixing in a software update. I need to try one or two blackberry’s to get a balanced view though…

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]]> By: Andy Hadfield http://www.techleader.co.za/andyhadfield/2009/09/25/nokia-n97-review-the-pros-and-cons/#comment-25894 Andy Hadfield Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:08:19 +0000 http://www.techleader.co.za/andyhadfield/2009/09/25/nokia-n97-review-the-pros-and-cons/#comment-25894 @Anonymous2 - yup those were the words I was searching for. The N97 will work GREAT with a stylus - but I think the iPhone has made the stylus an outdated method of interfacing with a device. I often had to "retouch / reclick" menu items just because I didn't ruk it enough :) @Anonymous2 - yup those were the words I was searching for. The N97 will work GREAT with a stylus - but I think the iPhone has made the stylus an outdated method of interfacing with a device. I often had to “retouch / reclick” menu items just because I didn’t ruk it enough :)

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