Thursday June 11, 2009
Nokia N97 is almost here
By STEFAN NAIDU
KUALA LUMPUR: The wait is almost over. Nokia has finally shipped the much anticipated N97 to Malaysia and it is due for release within the next few weeks.
Although no official release date has been announced, Nokia showcased the phone and its new features to the media and invited guests last week.
Focusing mainly on the mobile Internet and web content, Nokia designed the N97 to be a computer in your pocket.
With a 3.5in touchscreen display, 32GB of on-board memory, personalisable home screen with widgets and a full Qwerty keyboard with slide and tilt capability, this model seems to be as close to real desktop PC as it gets.
Nokia also confirmed that it is negotiating with local telcos to offer data packages that will be available when the phone is ultimately released.
“Since this phone is designed for the Internet, it only makes sense that there should be Internet packages available to make sure people can get the most out of the N97 without breaking the bank on data charges,” said Nokia Singapore, Malaysia & Brunei general manager Vlasta Berka.
“We are also working on a local Ovi store that can provide more regional content to add on to our existing products and services.”
The Ovi store is Nokia’s mobile storefront which offers a variety of content including games, videos, widgets, podcasts and other personalised content.
The N97 will have a recommended retail price of RM2,480, Nokia said.
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