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Nokia N97 review

General
Dimensions (W x H x D): 55.3x15.9x117.2 mm
Weight: 150 g
Built-in devices: camera, GPS receiver, keyboard, phone
OS & software
Operating system: Symbian
Software included: Email (SMTP, IMAP4, POP3), MMS, SMS, unified editor, Viewing of email attachments – .doc, .xls, .ppt, .pdf, Mail for Exchange, Calendar, Contacts, To-do, Notes
Synchronisation software: yes
Desktop software: Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express, Lotus Organiser, Lotus Notes
Memory
Memory expansion: MicroSD
Installed RAM: 32678 MB
RAM technology: Flash
Display
Display type: TFT
Display size: 3.5 in
Native resolution: 360x640 pixels
Colour depth: 24 bits
Connectivity / expansion
Docking cradle: No
Wired connections: USB
Wireless PAN: Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Wireless LAN: 802.11b, 802.11g
Wireless WAN: GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, GPRS, 3G, HSPDA
GPS receiver: yes
Expansion slots: microSD
Power
Battery type: Li-ion
Removable battery: yes
Number of batteries: 1
Miscellaneous
Accessories: AC adapter, wired headset, stylus, cleaning cloth, software CD, reference material
Cables: USB
Input devices
Touchscreen: Yes
Stylus: Yes
Navigation button/wheel: Yes
Keyboard: Yes
Audio
Audio input: microphone
Audio output: speaker
Voice recording capability: Yes
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Overview

Nokia N97

Editors rating
Rating: 7.0
Verdict

Although the Nokia N97 is packed with features, its clunky touch interface, sky-high price tag and outdated operating system make it hard to recommend when there are better touch-screen smartphones on the market.

Typical price

£ 499

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