First impression: Does robust, the slider will snap clean. The unit made a lot of plastic but looks a bit cheap. Therefore, the pull-out QWERTY keyboard scores.
Usability: The touch-sensitive 3.5-inch display reacts almost as fast as that of the iPhone. Frequently used applications can be used as buttons, called widgets, freely distributed on the display. The keypad can be operated easily, the screen will then be on a slant.
Camera: The five-megapixel camera has an autofocus. The image quality is tidy, the shutter lag but a little long.
Facilities: This is hardly ungranted: Fast data transmission via HSDPA, Wi-Fi connectivity, Bluetooth, Fast GPS satellite navigation and a compass among them. The media player is easy to use, provides a good sound and good picture quality.
Conclusion: Who can do without the iPhone glamor, will have a worthwhile alternative. With the full keyboard makes the N97 as a business phone and for all, with the phone have time to write longer texts.
