Nokia N97 Final Impressions (Revised Version)

[Prostreetcrazy]

samsung omnia hd is better than n97 or e72 . Fuck nokia

[KurdPro77]

keypad is great chill out lol and games r good too man.

[KurdPro77]

@KurdPro77 actually your right. I appreciate your honest and good review, thus concluding in me subscribing. please forgive my English. :)

[Dawgcz19]

its very good phone but sometimes its slow :(

[TheNeurall]

N97 is shit phone, i wasted my money and time. Once battery gone off, i could not turn phone on even with new battery. Never i had this problem before, top shit, check my video, microwave n97

[TheNeurall]

N97 is shit phone, i wasted my money and time. Once battery gone off, i could not turn phone on even with new battery. Never i had this problem before, top shit, check my video, microwave n97

[instantsurgery]

Hey I was wondering whether Nokia had fixed some of these issues on the N97 mini ...such as the ram problems etc...or the quickoffice editing ...or whether they had made updates to solve those issues?

i'm just wondering whether 9 months down the line since this video...have some of the points you raised changed? improved?

[mrcurvydick69]

very good view i bought nokia n97 but didnt recived it yet :)

[darkwitchsorceress]

i love my nokia n97!

[lujo49]

i bought it a few days ago...really great phone,but i think that my htc touch pro 2 has a beter querty keyboard....

[KiNgS4EvAful]

this video let me to buy this device

[slicktype001]

Great review. Just finished watching a couple of your review and you make t so easy to understand. Props

[aeye2139]

I enjoyed watching every minute of this review. great job dude.

[CateVictoria]

Your reviews are the best ever! Amazing!

[merimjunior]

best review on youtube ever!

[ferhansid]

really good review

[URaGrOnk]

ive got it but want an iphone soo bad

[0shayla1]

@URaGrOnk samee heree :/

[supermark98]

I have used both products, Nokia and Iphone.. Nokia wins hands down.. if you like "dummied-down" products than iphone is for you.. iphone's biggest problem is battery issues...I've had on occassions seen my iphone go from full charge to less than 10% in a matter of hours.. would you call that reilabie ? NOkia hands down.

[preceptor4]

im sitting here going through this guys videos. im in the UK.. enjoying the videos, this guys easily understandable,

i want to give this reviewer some props.

[hussinboots]

THIS PHONE SUCKS I REGRET BUYING IT

[rozzalenda123]

damn! how many phones do you have... buy me one plz ill subscribe xD

[kamransaeed1587]

To take the battery out there is space on the top right of the battery to pull it out :)

[njscorreia]

nice review...

[08robertb]

is the n97s d pad a big thing you would use with the phone ? because i would rather the n97mini but it doesnt have a d pad

[rapha1210]

Excellent review, the best review of the N97. i have a little questions about this phone but this review answer everything :)

thanks, now i can buy my n97

[nubian5050]

Nice Review.....but hey! Absolon3, after four month of posting this review, can u say Nokia has made some improvement with the keypad? Am a journalist and thinking of using it to write mini-blogs......do i go for it? Your response is highly appreciated.

[AnthonyPace1991]

The Switch does that because it's a safety feature. since the phone is being kept in a pocket, the switch can be activated accidentally. - I like that feature.

[MrNuke777]

ur one of my favourite reveiwers of mobile phonesand unboxing

[Colino1000]

Its a shame that you dont do Nokia no more. Would love to see a review from you of the Nokia e72 and the Nokia N900. Let us know if you would change your mind!

[mykskie]

hello i wonder if N97 got a torch? does it? like the one in E72..

[proteanview]

Maybe the N900 might be that E & N merger you're looking for.

Can you purchase Pocket Office for the N97?

[absolon3]

I really don't know if I can trust the N900 to be the merger that I am looking for from Nokia, for it's all about advertising before the actual device is released. After the N97, I am not getting swayed by positive remarks from Nokia or its fans on any new products.

While I hope the best for the N900, I am a bit skeptical that it could be the best solution over my current Touch Pro 2. It seems to be an Internet tablet first and phone second, which could potentially be a problem.

[dogarts]

Man i bought 5800 before and i'm trying to replace it wid a new fone?? wat would you recommend me??? please let me know

Thank you!!!

[rozzalenda123]

hehe im on the same boat... The phones Im thinking to choose between are the iphone and HTC touch pro 2

[phantomhockeyzero]

HTC, definitly

i phone sucks

[rozzalenda123]

@phantomhockeyzero I already bought the iphone and i gotta say it roccks! so much cool applications!

[phantomhockeyzero]

really? mu mom has an i phone i have an htc i would prefer the htc

apps are awsum!! for e.g., there an app where it looks like the screen on my htc has shattered, so ppl would not keep askin me to c it

[DONYAZ95]

thanks very good video

[5anjro]

i want to update it to new version 2.0 ...howa an i do that.when am update it from mobile it said there is no new version

i have version 11.0

[nickercrusher]

newest version so far is 12.*.**. update your phone ni the nokia website or directly into your phone.

NOTE: some new versions are not available in some countries. Check your product code first and go to Nokia website. :) all instructions are there.

[shitape]

mayby the N900 will be your device..

[KARIM7145]

well mine 12.0

[bedevere007]

Nice

[KARIM7145]

update the phone to 12.04 it more better because now it working

[mrbigtime81]

i cnat update to it. it says u have the latest but my FW is 11.****. im indeed using official latest SOFTWARE UPDATER of nokia.. :( damn.

[nickercrusher]

it means that the new version does not support your product code. :)

try to unbrand your phone in order to get the latest update. Internet has all the answers, just search it.

[mrbigtime81]

i gave back my FAIL N97 but why? expecting a phone work decent(not awesome) out of box is too much? out oıf BOX N97 is fail..why unbrand etc etc dude? out box N97 is problematic.

[nickercrusher]

thats why you have to solve your problem. use your brain :)

if thats your solution then so be it. I dont care. Im just suggesting ways to improve the phone. Well if you dont want what im suggesting its fine with me.

we have different peceptions with regards to the performance of the phone. Maybe for you its not "decent" but for me it is. So quit complaining about your N97 crap. okay? ciao. :)

[mrbigtime81]

lol dude i cant u cant understand what i mean..i have also e71 which is awesome and very good phone of Nokia. its AWESOME out of BOX...no update needed..but N97? anyway dude .u r biased and u r happy..me? me happy too :). problem? NO ..take good care.

[nickercrusher]

im happy because my n97 performs well compared to yours. PROBLEM? YOU. :) takecare also

[mickey20009]

u got n97 made in china or finland?

[MajorrBison]

trent, as i'm talking to u right now, i just just finish watching the video about the nokia N900 and i think it's bloody awesome....please make a review as soon as u can...the overall experience is suppose to be better than n97.

[zopfans]

You can take the battery out without the help of any paper clip etc, just open the battery cover and pop the device's back onto your hand and the battery is out.

2nd, you've failed to mention the miserable quality of the speakers' sound. Its hand free option is not meant to be hand free as you've to bring the phone near the ears to listen voice or music or whatever!

Thank you.

[haiderstar7]

I LOVE THE NOKIA N97

[bronxboyXXX]

I came to a similar conclusion. For me Palm OS is still the best option available. This device fails as a Phone, fails as a multimedia device and fails as an office tool. The only thing it accels at being is a convergence device. As a phone answering is buggy (I usually miss calls & accessing contacts is horrid),

As a multimedia device AVI playback is very crude (voices don't sync or playback is choppy) & as an office tool the keyboard & OS layout are very annoying. 2.5 out of 5 stars.

[07liberian]

LOL It Sounds Like You Need To Take Your N97 To The Nokia Care Department Because Your Phone Is Definately Defective. I Have None Of The Problems That You Have.

[bronxboyXXX]

Then you must be the only one with an N97 thats not (to use your word) "Defective". I never said the phone was broken. It works fine (Even if the OS is buggy). I along with many others including the poster of this vid just dont like the way it works. But if you do then thats cool. Im happy for you. Is this your first real smart Phone? Real meaning;

Have you ever had a Palm, WM or Symbian device before?

If so, what?

[07liberian]

It Was That's Why I Told You To Take It To The Nokia Care Department Like I Did, Duh!

[bronxboyXXX]

Duh must be the first and last thought by you every day. I figure your days must go something like this; Duh ??????? Yawn, Duh, zzzzzz. And tomorrow when you wake up you just do it again. Duh ??????? Yawn, Duh, zzzzzz. Its not even funny.

[07liberian]

Actually I Do...Now What?

[MajorrBison]

u guys a crazy....on youtube????? give me a break.

[07liberian]

What Are You Talking About ???

[MajorrBison]

that rounded thing is the best for u and sprint????...goodness...check out the new nokia n900 and the new nokia OS maeno!!!!!

[notrinell]

my n97 came with car adapter and i went a day without charging lol

[iSeunAyo]

the editing version of quick office is now available for the n97 and other s60 5th edition devices

[bilalisgoodandbad]

you r just back of the QWERTY keypad you fool

[henry3331]

how do u get software updates ?

[henry3331]

how do u get software updates ?

[MrJoshuapogi]

nokia e75 or nokia n97?

[moazzammukarram]

nokia n97

[61assem36]

LOOOOL milan vs. milan xDDDDD

[sparky1499]

3m 25s 'applications will shut down due to lack of memory'

N95 all over again

[kennlimbhsss]

can someone tell me the meaning of NAM?

[sparky1499]

North American Market i believe. Don't buy this phone though.. HTC Hero is the one to get :o)

[07liberian]

Hero Does'nt Have US 3G Yet And Not For A While. The Software On The Hero Is Better But The Hardware On The N97 Owns.

[tissot233]

It's ok device and there will be market for it, won't sell 17 million like N95 but still.

I will be eyeing for Nokia World in September 2-3 and Rover(aka N900) and other phoens announced there and make my choice between HTC Pro 2, Iphone 3GS.

[4everify]

i have a e71 can make a video for nokia apps

[ah3lagi]

your eyebrows look kinda fake. look like you painted them on. lol Anyway cool video! :)

[Str8isis]

WOW!! I love the enthusiasm of your phone reviews - you're like me. lol

I thought the space key position would be a bone of contention, but glad it was not an issue.

I am, however, very surprised by your revelation - moving on from Nokia. That HTC Pro 2 looks like it may have what you need. Waiting for your impression on that device!

Great review as always. ~ I did pre-order my MyTouch (in Merlot! lol), I'm very curious about this Android stuff. We'll see.

[GZ1960]

where are the applications stored in the n97 plz respond must kno before i make a decison

[blue13x]

As for the battery cover popping of, that is not going to happen easily.

And you could always buy edit key to enable editing in the office program.

Nseries never comes with editing, you have to buy it extra. Eseries does come with it for free.

[absolon3]

I understand that editing doesn't come free on the NSeries and must be purchased. As for the N97, an editing version for Quickoffice was not available at all. Even if someone was willing to buy an editing key, he would have had to wait for a compatible version of Quickoffice to be released first.

[kennlimbhsss]

why the hell do they wanna give trial games? so it has an expiry date and u gotta delete it cus it's wasting ur space?

[07liberian]

The New Nokia N900 Is The Answer To Your Allegiance To Nokia My Friend.

[r0ssel0203113]

best review on internet....cheers mate...

[sa3333d]

i dont know what to buy a iPhone 3GS '32Go' or Nokia N97 btw thanks for the video

just one thing mate ur more black then ur phone :s no joke

ur black like no other ,lol sony add

[flick07051986]

alot of people are getting scratches on the camera lens due 2 the slider

[vastenmielinen]

o rly?

[flick07051986]

bet the gps isnt free

[evdbovenkamp]

I have the same problem. I now use E61i, looked at the E71, but really looking for something you are also looking for. A mix between the N & E series. Thank you for your (very) helpful review.

[Tonisyy]

they released it too hasty they should have experimented more with the touch and so forth

[abhishekpanchali]

why dont u try out the XPERIA from Sony Erricson??its touchscreen,querty and sliding........

[absolon3]

The qwerty on the Xperia appears to have keys that are too small, and I have concerns about Sony Ericsson reliability after my past experience with the P990. I have also read online reviews that were only moderately positive on the interface of that model.

[JaskoNL]

Thanks Trent, again a great review.

Looking forward to your review of the E72. Even if you swich to something else than nokia I hope you do a review of E72 when it comes out.

I'm done with my I-phone and was looking forward to N72 as a change...

[madmanman22211]

how much u want for it wirte me back

[LuongoRBK]

I am very disappointed with my n97, it has two defects.

1. The camera lens cover scratches up the lens, and pictures are blurred because of it

2. The touchscreen vibrate feedback makes weird scratching noises which is not normal

[nonsenseie]

Trent, keep doing a good job your the best. I trust your reviews. You help me to keep my hard earned money in my pocket and to spend it on devices that are worth it.  I all most fell for the N97 hype .Great specs aren't enough. I think you will like the Blackberry Bold, Palm Pre, or the HTC Hero.

[marcq118]

This proofs again that Nokia just doesn't get it, I mean a N97 that should be a TOP device and yet it's not impressive at all !

The only impressive thing about the n97 is it's price !!!

[kenjuma]

Just wondering: Why did you spend so many video's and so much time on the N97 and not on the other phones you reviewed?

[atlaschooty]

why can't nokia use a faster processor and more RAM??

[kenjuma]

Makes the device more expensive...

[AngelChildxxx]

Yup. For mobile gaming iPod touch (and iPhone OS generally) is the King at the moment (and, I think, it will be for many years).

Good review Trent. I like the E series more than N series too (even now I use only my iPhone).

[spamidi]

Nokia let me down too .. next version/release they better come up with a OLED touch screen, a built in mini projector, full qwerty touch screen key pad ( in addition to slide out ) and of course a faster CPU .. if not its bye bye Nokia from me....

[sj31418]

I just hate that all of these cellphone makers think they can come out with a device with great specs and expect it to satisfy everyone. Software first, hardware second. Thats why the iphone, android, and palm pre right now are on top (oops im forgetting blackberry). Nokia, you own the dumbphone market already, please just make some better and more intuitive smartphones.

[zkyevolved]

You make good reviews :) I hope you find your device. I've switched through so many blackberries, htcs from winmo to android, i've also had nokias and a few iphones... The Blackberry Bold is so far the best device I've found for business (good keyboard, awesome screen quality, fast cpu and VERY good multitasking). Instant Messengers are integrated into the OS as well as the BEST (no doubt ANYONE will EVER argue) email system out there :)... Good luck!

[azm1987]

hey trent, i know you like qwerty keypads so i won't recommend the phone i use and love (iphone), however, i would give the Palm Pre a spin. check out jon4lakers review and overview if you haven't already it looks like a very promising phone. htc also puts out some good products. the great thing about the phone market these days is all these companies continue to try to outdo each other so we as consumers end up winning. sounds like nokia may be falling behind though.

[sj31418]

i completely agree, palm pre sounds like his device.

[BrianVA]

Trent I will definitely stay tuned, very curious where your search for the right mobile device takes you. Thanks for sharing your findings.

[azm1987]

god that soccer game looked ridiculously bad, the graphics look like they predate the PS1

[dhoy005]

Still, the keyboard problem is not an excuse for it not being directed towards e-series users. Any phone should cater the best keyboards for any users. Just my opinion.

[maradonaz]

I really respect your integrity when reviewing and it's true the E-series has become stagnant in what it has to offer in comparison to the other nokia series.

I get where you are coming from what makes people stay with a product line is new emerging technologies of their favourite techs. and if nothing great is being offered while other lesser companies seem be doing it might be time to move on.

Hope you find what you're looking for in some other phone. Looking forward to watching the review

[fallenembers08]

if your moving try android OS dood. they have quite a few word and document applications on the market. Plus the G1 has a nice keypad to it.

[metsfaninct]

Make fun of this guy if you want, but if you look through most reviews like Noah from phonedog, engadget and gizmodo, they really don't like this phone. Trent has been all about Nokia so I am sure it was hard for him to say anything bad about it, but at the end of the day he is a professional and he just had to say how it is.

[absolon3]

Thanks very much, for I couldn't have said it better myself. It can be a nuisance to receive unwarranted negative feedback just when I am being honest in my own opinion about these devices.

Leaving Nokia was certainly not expected, and it would have been wrong of me to support a brand I didn't believe in. I use this channel to try and share my views in a most objective way and avoid "fanboyism". It is good that some people recognize that.

[EffenMexican]

Too bad i really was looking forward to getting this phone. It's cool tho i'm still happy with my E71. That being said. It'll probably be the last Nokia phone I get. Looks like i'm gonna go with the HTC Hero.

[orelsi1000]

Don't listen to the fools dude. Nice review and you showed great character by revising the video.

[XxLonghorns25xX]

great videos but he puts WAY to many cuts in his videos

[KeyBcodeR]

Nokia is Doomed!

[ttall1122]

BAAD BAAD phone

i stopped using nokia 2 years a go

it is not that good any more

always supplying old technologies

[nishant699]

dude i agree n97 a gr8 let down by nokia ,expectations were so high...m using my n82 which is much cheaper then n97 n is much stronger in specifications n also in built quality

[abdulla96]

you could have just posted the last updated section of the video as a separate video not with the previous one, it saves much time than having to watch the whole video again or waiting for it to load until the end.