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Nokia N97 Unlocked Phone with Touchscreen, 3G, 5 MP Camera, A-GPS, 32 GB, MicroSD Slot, and Integrated Ovi Applications--U.S. Version with Warranty (White)

Nokia N97 Unlocked Phone with Touchscreen, 3G, 5 MP Camera, A-GPS, 32 GB, MicroSD Slot, and Integrated Ovi Applications--U.S. Version with Warranty (White)

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Brand: Nokia
Category: Wireless

List Price: $699.99
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Seller: Amazon.com
Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars 38 reviews
Sales Rank: 2125

Color: Black
Media: Wireless Phone Accessory
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Number Of Items: 266
Batteries Included: Yes
Display Size: 3.5
Battery: 1 Lithium-Ion
Maximum Aperture: 2.8
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 2.2 x 0.6 x 4.6

MPN: N97 white
Model: N97 White
UPC: 758478016480
EAN: 6438158075931
ASIN: B00295RBNS

Release Date: May 18, 2009
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Features:
  • This unlocked cell phone is compatible with GSM carriers like AT&T and T-Mobile. Not all carrier features may be supported. It will not work with CDMA carriers like Verizon Wireless, Alltel and Sprint.
  • Unlocked quad-band GSM cell phone compatible with 850/900/1800/1900 frequencies
  • Flip-out full QWERTY keyboard; A-GPS and Nokia Maps; Wi-Fi networking; Bluetooth stereo music; 32 GB internal memory; expandable via MicroSD
  • Up to 9.5 hours of GSM talk time (6 hours on 3G, up to 430 hours (17.9 days) of standby time
  • What's in the Box: Nokia N97, Nokia Battery (BP-4L), travel charger (AC-10U), connectivity cable (CA-101), wired headset (AD-54, HS-45), charger adapter (CA-146), cleaning cloth

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N97 WHITE 32GB QWERTY TOUCH 3G 5MP AF CAM GPS UNLOCKED GSM WIFI FM

Amazon.com Product Description
Designed for the needs of Internet-savvy mobile phone users, the Nokia N97 will transform the way people connect to the Internet and to each other. It combines a large 3.5-inch touch display with a full QWERTY keyboard--which flips open at an angle for optimal viewing--providing an "always open" window to your favorite social networking sites and Internet destinations. And with integrated A-GPS sensors and an electronic compass, the device intuitively understands where it is, giving your the ability to update your status on social networks and instant messaging as well as share your location and related pictures or videos with approved friends.



The Nokia N97 mobile computer provides global 3G cellular and Wi-Fi connectivity for always-on access to your favorite social networking sites.
The quad-band Nokia N97 GSM/EDGE phone makes it easy to roam globally and stay in touch with voice and text messaging, and this model is also ready to run on 3G networks both here in the US and while traveling internationally (850/1900/2100 MHz HSDPA), enabling fast downloads and streaming multimedia while on the go. It also includes integrated Wi-Fi connectivity (802.11b/g) for accessing open networks at work, at home, and on the road from a variety of wireless hotspots. You'll also be able to connect to a wide variety of peripherals--including stereo headphones--with the Bluetooth 2.0+EDR capabilities.

The Nokia N97 includes 32 GB of on-board storage and is expandable via optional 16 GB MicroSD memory cards for up to 48 GB of storage. The 5-megapixel camera offers high-quality Carl Zeiss optics, 16:9 and DVD-quality video capture, and support for services like Share on Ovi for immediate sharing over HSDPA and WLAN. Other features include an easily customizable home screen, access to both personal and corporate email, Quickoffice document viewers, TV-out capability for displaying photos and videos on external televisions, stereo FM radio, USB 2.0 connectivity, and up to 9.5 hours of GSM talk time (6 hours when using 3G networks).

Unlocked Phone
This unlocked cell phone can be used with a GSM network service provider and it provides quad-band connectivity (850/900/1800/1900 MHz). It does not come with a SIM card, and it requires that you provide a SIM card for usage with your selected service provider. This phone comes with a full manufacturer's warranty.

Additionally, this phone can be paired with 850/1900 MHz UMTS/HSDPA 3G networks in the United States (as well as 2100 MHz 3G networks found around the world, including in Europe and Asia). When paired with a compatible 3G network, you'll enjoy a high-speed connection offering a variety of feature-rich wireless services--from data connectivity to your office to multimedia streaming, and take advantage of simultaneous voice and data services. In areas not served by a 3G network, you'll continue to receive data service via EDGE network (depending on network compatibility).

Note that the downloading of maps, games, music and videos and uploading of images and videos involves transferring large amounts of data. Your service provider may charge for the data transmission, and the availability of particular services and features may vary by carrier.



The N97's face slides open at an ergnomic angle for easy viewing while typing on the full QWERTY keyboard (see larger image).
Phone Features
Large and gorgeously colorful, the Nokia N97's 3.5-inch touch display offers a 640 x 360-pixel resolution and support for up to 16.7 million colors for an excellent color depth. The resistive touch screen includes haptic feedback so you know when you've pressed a key or onscreen menu, brightness control, an ambient light detector, and an orientation sensor that effortlessly switches from portrait to landscape viewing. The N97's home screen features the people, content and media that matter the most, including friends, social networks and news. The 16:9 widescreen display can be fully personalized with frequently updated widgets of favorite web services and social networking sites. It's also perfectly suited for browsing the web, streaming Flash videos or playing games.

When you're ready to start typing email or text/instant messages, just flip the N97 on its left side and slide the face up to reveal the full QWERTY keyboard. The display pivots to an angle that makes it easy to read the screen while you're typing.

With A-GPS functionality, you'll be able find your route quickly and easily, whether walking or driving (A-GPS is a network dependent feature that requires a data plan; additional charges may apply). The Nokia Maps application offers richer maps with urban details and satellite views and the ability to search and download information about points of interests, such as restaurants, hotels, companies, travel agencies, airports, and more. Let the built-in compass keep you pointing in the right direction--the map adapts to point the same way you do. Use the Walk pedestrian navigation to find your way, or the voice-guided Drive navigation to find the best route. The Nokia N97 comes with a three-month Walk and Drive navigation license.



Accessing Nokia Maps on the N97.

The Nokia N97 supports email accounts from more than a thousand internet service providers (ISPs) around the world (SMTP, IMAP4, POP3), as well as Gmail, Yahoo! mail and Hotmail. People who use Microsoft Exchange at work can access their email using the Mail for Exchange mobile email client, which comes pre-loaded (an Exchange email account is required and your Exchange Administrator must have enabled your account for synchronization). You'll enjoy reliable real-time access to your email, calendar, contacts and tasks, as well as be able to download attachments like Word, Excel, Powerpoint or PDF files directly to the device.

With the Carl Zeiss optics on the 5-megapixel camera (2584 x 1938 pixels), you can capture print quality photos and DVD-like quality video clips. Carl Zeiss, a world leader in high quality camera lenses, brings an award-winning legacy to the Nokia N96 with state-of-the-art optics for mobile photography and mobile video. The Zeiss name has been associated with cameras from Hasselblad, Rollei, Yashica, Sony, and Nikon. The camera offers an auto-focus Carl Zeiss lens, dual LED flash, up to 14x digital zoom, and JPEG/EXIF still image file format.

The N97 can also capture videos in a widescreen 16:9 aspect ratio at 30 frames per second (fps). It includes digital video stabilization, settings for scene, video light, white balance and color tone, and up to a 90-minute clip length. Other features include automatic location tagging (geotagging) of images/videos, images taken in the correct orientation automatically, and Cover Flow viewing of photos with finger motions. Upload your photos and videos to Ovi Share and share them online with friends and family.

This smartphone has an integrated Wi-Fi LAN (802.11b/g), enabling seamless connectivity with wireless networks at work, at home, and on the roam via Wi-Fi hotspots at airports and coffee shops. Because it's Bluetooth enabled (with version 2.0+EDR), wireless communication headsets can be configured with the phone for total hands-free operation. It also offers Bluetooth stereo audio support (A2DP), enabling you to enjoy your music without any wires. If your laptop is Bluetooth enabled, you can connect wirelessly and enjoy dial-up networking (DUN)--surf the Internet, send email, and access files from a server.

Other features include:

  • 32 GB internal memory, expandable up to 48 GB with optional 16 GB MicroSD card
  • Integrated stereo speakers
  • Full web browsing of real web pages; RSS reader
  • Organize your life with Calendar--plan your day, organize your to-do list and set reminders for important events
  • Gaming: Use the touch UI to play games and the side keys to control game functions
  • Stereo FM radio (87.5-108 MHz/76-90 MHz), RDS (requires wired headset to be attached)
  • Access to Internet videos, compatible with RSS feeds and video podcasts, with support for Flash video
  • S60 5th edition operating system
  • Organizer tools: Calendar, to-do list, notes, recorder, calculator, clock, converter
  • Contacts: advanced contacts database with support for multiple phone and e-mail details per entry and thumbnail pictures
  • Create, edit, and view email attachments: .doc, .xls, .ppt, .pdf
  • PC application compatibility: Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express, Lotus Organizer, Lotus Notes
  • Support for local and remote SyncML synchronization
  • Speed dialing, voice dialing (speaker independent) and voice commands
  • Customization through themes, ringtones, applications
  • Portrait and landscape orientation modes; with transitions via dual slide operation, or auto-rotate controlled by accelerometer
  • Data transfer application for transfer of PIM information from other compatible Nokia devices
  • 3.5 mm AV connector; USB 2.0 (micro USB connector)
  • Nokia XpressPrint: direct printing via USB connection (PictBridge), Bluetooth connectivity (BPP), and WLAN (UPnP) or via online printing
  • Flight mode
  • Bluetooth version 2.0+EDR with the following profiles: A2DP (stereo music streaming), AVRC (remote control), HFP (hands-free car kits), HSP (communication headsets), BIP (for sending images to another device), DUN (dial-up networking), FTP (file transfer), HID (support for mice or joysticks), OPP (object push for business cards, calendar items, and pictures), PBA (transfer contacts)

Vital Statistics
The Nokia N97 weighs 5.29 ounces and measures 4.61 x 2.18 x 0.63 inches. Its 1500 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 9.5 hours of GSM talk time (6 hours while on 3G networks, and up to 430 hours (17.9 days) of GSM standby time (400/16.6 days on 3G networks). It runs on the 850/900/1800/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE frequencies as well as the 850/1900/2100 MHz HSDPA 3G frequencies.

What's in the Box
Nokia N97, Nokia Battery (BP-4L), travel charger (AC-10U), connectivity cable (CA-101), wired headset (AD-54, HS-45), charger adapter (CA-146), cleaning cloth




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5 out of 5 stars Nokia N97-As good as I expected!   July 4, 2009
Jeremy B. Fruits (Indianapolis, IN USA)
5 out of 7 found this review helpful

I got the Nokia N97 Unlocked Us version in black. The construction is solid and tight. I have read some doubt in reviews about the plastic hinge on the sliding screen, but I believe it is unfounded. The screen feels like it is gliding open and shut, so no worries about "slamming". I had an HTC Fuze(Touch Pro) and the screen on the Fuze was loose.

The N97 also adjusted between landscape and portrait mode with the screen open or closed much faster than the fuze. No delay at all. The keyboard layout is not as much of an issue as some reviewers like to claim. I have had no problem with it at all.

I am glad to be finally free of the contracts and carrier agreements.



5 out of 5 stars Excellent phone!   January 25, 2010
Brad May (RUSTON, LA, US)
I am very satisfied with this phone. Works great on AT&T 3G & EDGE networks. The Ovi Store is a great app store that allows you to download apps, themes, and other content for your Nokia phone safely. I would not recommend installing any apps that are not through the Ovi Store. I did and ended up having to reset my phone, losing some of the content that came originally on the phone. Great phone, though. Only drawback I have noticed is that depending on how you hold the phone, sometimes your voice comes across muffled to the person you are on the phone with.


5 out of 5 stars Great Phone   May 20, 2010
S. J. Northrip (Bedford TX)
Our 14 year old Grand Son immediately latched onto the poholne. The N97 is definitely on great smartphone, and believe me it is being well used. He and his family have AT&T so we were hopeful it would find just the right home, and it definitely did. It's good to see him enjoying the phone.


5 out of 5 stars complains on n97.. guyz don't worry..   August 30, 2009
Michael A. EBORA
3 out of 5 found this review helpful

hi. im a owner of n97 white.. i heard lots of complains about the n97.. but hey.. n97 for me is the perfect phone.. most of the complains on n97 are based on the software.. but dont worry guyz coz by just updating new firmware it's going to be fixed.. unlike the other phones. let say the iphone 3gs.. ti heard that the main problem of that is the phone is overheating even on standby mode.. and they said mostly when using gps... and that is really a big problem coz new firmware can't solve that thing... and the best solution for that is keep your iphone turned off.. lol....

most of the people are comparing this to iPhone 3gs...... and they are saying this is the iphone killer...
and i think iphone died already since july... xD....

comparing n97 to iphone 3gs

iphone specification:
2 mp cam
it can record video now(iphoniacs-" w0w it can record now".. they are so happy)( nokiafanatics - zzZZzzz.. going back 3 years when nokia started video recording on their phone )
faster than 3g
resistive touchscreen
web browser(can't play flash content)
QWERTY KEYBOARD( yes it has----- on its screen)
FM transmitter( you can buy it then connnect it into you phone)
32 GB storage ( nice)
need a contract with a carrier

n97 specifications
5mp cam (wow?)
QWERTY KEYBOARD ( very nice )
capacitive touchscreen
web browser (w0w it's like surfing on real pc it can play flash content files )
WIDGETS ( really nice )
built in FM transmitter( i like this one )
NGAGE GAMES
32 gb storage and..... you can upgrade up to 48 GB by micro sd memory ( xD )
IT'S UNLOCKED





5 out of 5 stars A guide   July 9, 2009
Tor Slettnes (SF Bay Area, USA)
4 out of 7 found this review helpful

This is a follow up on a review I wrote for the black version of this phone ("Beauty and Brains, Together at Last"), where I covered more of my initial impressions, including some of its pros and cons. Here I will go into more detail about certain discoveries I have made using the phone for a little while.

I should probably first mention again, though, that in all honesty this not the phone for everyone. In particular, the user interface is a bit quirky (inconsistent, and not always as responsive) - and it does take a certain amount of persistence to explore and appreciate all the features and capabilities that this phone offers.


=== Hooking up to your car stereo ===

Chances are that one of the first thing you will want to do is to set this phone up for handsfree use and perhaps streaming music over your car stereo. Doing so is going to be hit or miss.

First, it would not work in "Bluetooth Audio" mode (i.e. to stream music over the A2DP Bluetooth profile) with Pioneer DEH-P7000BT unit that I had installed in my car, and which worked perfectly (albeit after a Nokia-specific firmware update from Pioneer) with my previous two phones, the Nokia N85 and Nokia N95 -- though it worked fine as a handsfree unit in "Bluetooth Telephone" mode (over HSP/HFP).

I went through several car receivers (both buy/return and in store) to get one that actually worked:
* A Sony MEX-BT2700 (works fine, nice intuitive controls, but inferior sound and also inferior handsfree pickup),
* A Clarion CZ509 (complex controls -- I had to download the user manual on my N97 right in the store in order to figure out how to pair it; would only work in "Blueooth Audio" mode and NO SOUND would come through in handsfree mode)
* An Eclipse CD5030 (very nice unit, good sound, integrated steering wheel controls for Toyota and Honda; but same problem as the DEH-P7000BT: No A2DP/AVRCP with my phone)

I skipped on Kenwood, because from prior experience using a KDC-X492 along with a KCA-BT200 adapter, there was a delay from when Bluetooth Audio were initiated from the phone until it was heard over the speakers. This may seem like a nitpick, but I also use my phone as my GPS/navigation system - and the result was that instructions like "In 400 yards, turn left" would become "n left". No dice. The Pioneer unit, at least, did not have this problem.

I did finally find something that works for me: A newer Pioneer unit, the DEH-P6100BT. From my original unit, I also knew that this one has excellent sound quality and controls (good dynamic range, good sound shaping features, etc). The one problem I'm still having though is that each time this unit connects to my phone, it initially gives me only "handsfree" functionality (not stereo audio). I need to manually go into the menus EACH TIME and enable A2DP and AVRCP (that's quite cumbersome), OR start playback from my phone (in which case A2DP, but not AVRCP is enabled automatically). In other words, getting my steering wheel controls to do what they are supposed to do - control the playback - is usually more hazzle than it's worth (except for longer trips).

All this said, a Bluetooth-enabled stereo is not necessary with this phone. If you have an auxillary input or a tape deck in your existing car stereo, you can hook up to its 3.5mm jack using a standard auxillary cable or a cassette adapter. You should then dock your phone close to your driver's seat (I use a Bracketron Grip-IT holder until a N97-specific holder is available from ProClipUSA), since you'll be using the internal microphone when making calls. (I actually got better sound as well as better handsfree pickup with this setup and my factory stereo compared to the Sony I mentioned above). You will need to use the phone itself to control music playback (as opposed to the receiver or steering wheel controls) - but that's why there is a "Music Player" widget available for the home screen.

EDIT: If you read the N97 specs carefully, you also know that it (like the N85 before it) has an FM transmitter. I did not even bother to mention this initially, because quite frankly, I don't see the point. It is far too weak to produce the signals required for your typical FM receiver, even as the antenna is fairly close. All you get is static.


=== Tethering (phone as modem) ===

A little known fact about GSM/GPRS-enabled phones (except the iPhone) is that they can be used as a modem for your laptop or other device, e.g. while on the road. You can connect via a USB cable (one is included in the box) or Bluetooth. In fact, if you have a Mac from the last 3-4 years (e.g. MacBook Pro), it will automatically set up this modem connection when you pair it with your phone (There is a checkbox that says "Access the Internet with your phone's data connection"). For Windows, you can download modem drivers from Nokia's support site.

You will need an Access Point Name (APN) from your cellular provider, as well as a dial-up number (often optional), username/password (ditto). This information is readily available on the Internet. It should be noted that such tethering is NOT included in the price of many data plans, unless they specifically state so (this is why it is not enabled in the iPhone as sold in the US) - and it certainly would not be wise to use this as your main internet connection. I find it invaluable for light web and e-mail access on the occasional road trip though.


=== Downloading Applications ===

The N97 comes with a number of third party applications preinstalled, including JoikuSpot, which allows you to turn your phone into a WiFi access point for internet access; Adobe PDF, QuickOffice, and even an Amazon app. But of course one of the primary joys of owning a smartphone like this one is being able to continuously explore new applications and uses.

The N97 runs the "Series 60" User Interface, 5th edition (a.k.a. S60v5) on top of the Symbian operating system version 9.4. S60v5 is the first version of this platform to support touch-screen input, and this is only the second phone from Nokia to do so; previous N-series devices (such as the N95, N96, N85) all ran on S60 3rd edition.

This means that even though the N97 represents a new type of device for Nokia, it is mostly capable of running applications that were written years ago. Many of these are being updated for the new touch platform, to be sure, but the main outcome of this backwards compatibility is that you will find some pretty esoteric stuff out there. For instance, I make frequent use of Salling Clicker - an application that lets you use your phone as a remote control for your (Windows or Mac) computer (over Bluetooth or WiFi), e.g. media/music control, powerpoint presentations, etc., even though that application is not specifically written for the new platform. I also use the PuTTY telnet/SSH client, which HAS been updated to take advantage of the new touch screen, but otherwise was developed long before the N97 (or even the iPhone). Then there is Nokia SportsTracker - always invaluable; keep it open while you go jogging, biking, etc; you can later view your route superimposed on a map, speed plots and summary, and even what music you were playing at various times.

In addition to Symbian/S60 specific applications, and like most (non-US made) phones, the N97 can run "generic" mobile applications written for Java (J2ME). For instance, Opera Mini is an excellent and super-fast web browser that can run on most mobile phones (not the iPhone, Palm Pre, BlackBerry though) -- thanks to its use of proxy servers that compress the traffic sent over the air to your phone. I myself got a kick out of a HP 45 calculator emulator I found recently, which uses the original HP45 program code and even has a picture of it. :)

As you can guess, the applications that you can download for the N97 are not concentrated in one location, as they are in the iTunes App Store for the iPhone. This is a fact that Apple exploits very well in their own marketing - and to be sure, discovering or searching for applications is unfortunately quite a bit more cumbersome for Symbian/S60 than for the iPhone. On the positive side, that means that there is no central control (you know, where someone decides that there shalt be no third party web browsers, mail readers, or GPS/navigation apps). In fact, it is this very open architecture that allows the "write once, run everywhere" paradigm of the J2ME platform, whereas Apple, RIM/BlackBerry, and Palm/Pre are only capable of running applications that are specifically written for those devices.

Now, Nokia has had a "Download!" service for years, and have recently opened an expanded application store, the "OVI store". The content is still somewhat meager in both places; moreover, as I found by trial and frustrating error, once you have purchased and downloaded an application from the OVI store, there is no way to re-install it (should you happen to uninstall it at some point). I was attempting to get a newer version of RoadSync (a Microsoft Exchange client with very decent HTML support) working, but because it got into a state where I wanted to re-enter my Exchange Account information, I had to reinstall. (This is also an issue in RoadSync -- there should be a way to reset the information without having to uninstall/reinstall). However, the original installation package was never saved on my phone, and there was also no way to download it without purchasing again. For me it was thanks, but no thanks - both to RoadSync (poor design) and OVI store (poor design).

The bottom line is that if you expect to be fed with a teaspoon from a central app store, then maybe the N97 and Nokia's infrastructure is not for you.



=== Cohabiting with the Mac ===

The N97 comes with software for Windows, but not for the Mac. Well - that's standard fare. Unlike most mobile phone manufacturers, Nokia have at least developed software for the Mac. :)

You will want to download two things from them for ANY of their phones: Nokia Multimedia Transfer, and an iSync plugin.

Nokia Multimedia Transfer is a background application (access it via a little menu bar applet) which allows you to, well, transfer multimedia between the Mac and your phone when connected via USB (using the "PC Suite" mode on the phone). It imports captured photos and movies from your phone camera into iPhoto, synchronizes selected playlists between iTunes and the phone (transcoding any movie files that are not natively supported on the phone in the process), and allows you to synchronize web bookmarks between Safari and the phone's browser.

The iSync plugin WOULD let you use iSync on the Mac to synchronize contacts, calendars, and todo notes with the phone. Unfortunately, almost a month after initial release, there is not yet any such plugin available for the N97 -- frustrating since they already have one for the N86 MP, which has not yet been released here. In the meantime, you can at least transfer contacts from your Mac Address Book to the phone: Select all contacts (Command + A), select File -> Export -> Export vCard; transfer the resulting "vCards.vcf" to the phone (E:\Other\Contacts), then open "Contacts" on your phone to select "Options -> Copy business card -> From other memory".

How to do the latter, you ask. Well, once you have paired your Mac with the phone, you can browse the phone filesystem from your Mac by clicking on the little "B>" (Bluetooth) icon in your menu bar, then selecting the phone, and then "Browse device...". You can also simply send files from here, or from right-clicking on the file itself and selecting: More -> Send to ...

Finally, as mentioned above, you can use your phone as a modem by simply pairing it over Bluetooth. Or, you can plug in the USB cable, then open the "Network" System Preferences pane.


=== The Copy/Paste snafu ===

Unlike previous S60 phones, there are no keypad shortcuts available for Copy/Paste on the N97. Instead, you need to access these functions in the menus ("Options -> Editing Options" in most places). The problem is that not every input field has such a menu available! For instance, if you are entering settings for a new e-mail account, or the WEP/WPA/WPA2 key for a wireless access point, you are working inside a pop-up dialogue box with no menu available.

Ridiculous as this sounds, in these places you actually need to CLOSE the keypad, then tap on the input field in order to bring up the virtual numeric keypad, as if you were using multi-tap or T9. On the top of this screen there is a context menu -- if you first drag to select the text you want to cut/copy, then those two options are available in that menu; if there is text in the clipboard, "Paste" is available.

Or, you could use a Bluetooth keyboard -- more on that below. In this case, Ctrl-C/X/V works as expected.


=== Laptop/Netbook Replacement ===

You laugh. Go ahead.

If you are an owner of any other recent N-series device (N95, N96, N85), you already know that it can hook up to a TV using the included TV-Out cable, CA-75U. Well, the N97 does not come with such a cable, but you can order one separately and it still works.

Also, while the N95/N96 come with a "Wireless Keyboard" utility pre-installed, it is not included in the N97. You can download and install it from Nokia's web site though; go to the support pages for their own SU-8W keyboard. It will complain that the application is not compatible with this phone, but it will work anyway.

So, there you have it. QuickOffice is already pre-installed to allow you to view Microsoft Office documents - you can purchase an upgrade that allows you to edit these documents too. Adobe Reader LE is also installed (though note that unlike on previous phones, it is now only a trial - you have to buy it after 2 weeks or so..).

Personally, I access remote UNIX hosts over SSH using PuTTY. Obviously you can also do web browsing, mail reading (incl. Microsoft Exchange), etc.


=== Reaching Nerdvana ===

Just to be exceptionally clear on this point if you haven't figured it out yet - this is a phone for geeks. People who follow Boy Genius Reports, for instance, best stick to their iPhone and the eye candy that is afforded them there. It takes a little bit more persistence to appreciate S60 devices like the N97 - but in return, it will grow on you for a very long time as you keep finding new features and new ways to use it. For starters, the sheer wealth of hardware that exists on this device (5MP camera with flash and video recording, GPS, 640x360 pixel screen, pull-out keyboard, a hundred different types of sensors including electronic compass, accelerator and proximity sensor) are just ripe for new sorts of applications.



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