04-01-2008, 07:20 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
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APRIL FOOLS: Nokia Ventures Into New Territory: N97w Powered by Windows Mobile
Later this afternoon, Nokia will announce a May release date for its first Windows Mobile handset, the N97w. It resembles the N96 in many ways - similar form factor, 128MB RAM, 256MB ROM, 16GB of storage space, a microSD slot, A-GPS, an FM radio, DVB-H, and TV-out - but it does pack some newer and extended features such as quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE and tri-band UMTS/HSDPA connectivity, 802.11n and Bluetooth 2.1 support, and a 7.1-megapixel camera featuring Carl Zeiss optics and a dual-LED flash. It also has a 2.8" 262K-colour, QVGA touch screen, fit for displaying Windows Mobile 6 Professional in all its glory. There's no denying it - the N97w has a list of specs that would make any HTC device weak at the knees. A price has yet to be announced, although expect to receive details later this afternoon. Now, who wants one?
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04-01-2008, 08:06 AM
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Sage
Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 805
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Really wish it was not april 1 today 
This thing is great! **shizle dizzle**
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04-01-2008, 08:39 AM
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Thinker
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 471
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Only QVGA? I'm disappointed in Nokia. 
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04-01-2008, 10:02 AM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 215
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I've just changed phones too, to a Nokia E51. Damn, will have to wait until April 1st next year now.
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04-01-2008, 10:16 AM
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Neophyte
Join Date: Feb 2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pocketpcadmirer
Really wish it was not april 1 today
This thing is great! **shizle dizzle** |
ahh.... My hart jumped for a split second... I'll think I have to stay away from news today...
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04-01-2008, 11:00 AM
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Sage
Join Date: Aug 2006
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You had me until that auwful 2.8-inch QVGA display. What's up with manufacturers anyway. Anthing less than 3.5-inch for a converged device is just useless.
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04-01-2008, 11:20 AM
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Sage
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 702
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WyattEarp
You had me until that auwful 2.8-inch QVGA display. What's up with manufacturers anyway. Anthing less than 3.5-inch for a converged device is just useless.
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I didn't think I'd be able to handle a 2.8" screen, but I love my Mogul.
I won't buy another device that only has QVGA again though. If WM is ever going to have a browsing experience even close to what the iPhone has, They are going to have to start making VGA the standard.
This Nokia packs a lot of punch with the specs list, but The QVGA just ruins the rest of it for me. It's a shame too, because it looks great.
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04-01-2008, 11:56 AM
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Editor Emeritus
Join Date: Aug 2006
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What two LED flash?  No Xenon. Not interested!
LOL!
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04-01-2008, 12:10 PM
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Neophyte
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 1
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April Fools?
Guys,
Is it just me, or has no one noticed that today is april fools' day?
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04-01-2008, 01:22 PM
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Sage
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 676
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This was the first website and first story I read today. You had me for a few seconds before I remembered the date. I was actually thinking to myself: Finally someone releases a WM phone with a ton of internal storage, the first 802.11n radio (to not slow down your n WiFi network with a g device), and a decent camera with good optics. This might give the iPhone a run for its money (well except for the OS part and the QVGA screen). Then of course I realized what day it was. Oh well, I can still dream...
Good one. I look forward to today's other stories.
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