Nokia N97:

Nokia Hoping You’ll Buy an N97 for Christmas?

‘Tis the season to be jolly, or to be liquid at least. As holiday shopping season starts to hit the Philippines, Nokia hopes its two-day-only promo related to the N97 will be a winner. More »

Globe’s Nokia N97 Prices, Plus Total Cost Over 2 Years

A recent trip to a Globe Service Center (Shangri-la Mall, Ortigas) revealed that the telco was bundling the Nokia N97 with its 24-month plans, as of August 1, 2009. Handset pricing details follow. More »

The Nokia N97 Review

Over the past two weeks the Nokia N97 was put through its paces. So how did the phone hold up? Turns out the N97 is the best all-in-one phone to come from Nokia to date, and those who can afford the phone won’t regret the purchase. Here’s why. More »

The Nokia N97: Exterior and Styling

It’s great Nokia decided to bundle each N97 with a wipe-cloth, as the phone attracts oil and fingerprints like honey attracts bees! The worst offenders are the N97’s faceplate, especially the chrome framing the display. Still, the N97 won’t offend any visual sensibilities, thanks to its understated yet distinctive styling. More »

The Nokia N97: Responsiveness

Frequent readers know I place a premium on responsiveness. For what does it serve a gadget, if it has every feature imaginable, yet takes forever to do stuff? Luckily the Nokia N97 did not disappoint in this regard. Mostly. More »

The Nokia N97: Build Quality and Durability

The Nokia N97’s dual-configuration: out of the pocket as a candy bar, with the screen sliding to reveal a thumboard underneath. Traditionally, gadgets with moving parts are more vulnerable to damage, as they lack the rigidity of their more solid counterparts. How does this affect the N97’s durability? Turns out not really. More »

The Nokia N97: What Comes in the Box

The N97 is Nokia’s latest flagship model, available at a price worthy of its status. So for P34,000 at most, what comes with the phone? Find out what Nokia gets right, and how the manufacturer will leave future buyers wanting a bit more. Also, something first-time users should watch out for. More »

Nokia N97 Battery Log

So how does the battery of the Nokia N97 hold up? We drained the phone, charged it fully, and went about using its features, logging times and remaining battery bars. What follows is a record of what happened. More »

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