Comments on: MIR: Whatley on the Nokia N97 http://whatleydude.com/2008/12/nokia_n97_the_whatley_pov/ this is my happy place Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:48:49 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Bebe Knickelbein http://whatleydude.com/2008/12/nokia_n97_the_whatley_pov/comment-page-1/#comment-19306 Bebe Knickelbein Tue, 20 Jul 2010 01:47:38 +0000 http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/?p=12050#comment-19306 I've had my LG Xenon to the last year, but I only recently discovered this internet site, Up until now, I never genuinely looked into using the cellphone as anything at all but a voice and SMS device, but whilst it was out for repair I was making use of a Motorola KRZR as being a back-up and I actually hated it. I'm also a former employee of Rogers Wireless, in which I had been a member in the Network Operations group; they are the ones accountable with the inter/intra-site transport, switching and base-station network. While we in no way got to play with as well significantly customer hardware, I do know for a simple fact there may be 'un-branded' firmware obtainable for every single phone in existence. Before a carrier decides to carry any mobile phone they get a base model from the manufacturer that they demo and put by means of tests - locating one particular of these demo units would probably be less complicated stated than completed however. Most with the time, they just get passed of to pals or loved ones members who do not even realize that the mobile phone is unlocked and unbranded. I’ve had my LG Xenon to the last year, but I only recently discovered this internet site, Up until now, I never genuinely looked into using the cellphone as anything at all but a voice and SMS device, but whilst it was out for repair I was making use of a Motorola KRZR as being a back-up and I actually hated it. I’m also a former employee of Rogers Wireless, in which I had been a member in the Network Operations group; they are the ones accountable with the inter/intra-site transport, switching and base-station network. While we in no way got to play with as well significantly customer hardware, I do know for a simple fact there may be ‘un-branded’ firmware obtainable for every single phone in existence. Before a carrier decides to carry any mobile phone they get a base model from the manufacturer that they demo and put by means of tests – locating one particular of these demo units would probably be less complicated stated than completed however. Most with the time, they just get passed of to pals or loved ones members who do not even realize that the mobile phone is unlocked and unbranded.

]]> By: whatleydude » Blog Archive » Coming soon to Vodafone http://whatleydude.com/2008/12/nokia_n97_the_whatley_pov/comment-page-1/#comment-2854 whatleydude » Blog Archive » Coming soon to Vodafone Sun, 19 Apr 2009 18:52:07 +0000 http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/?p=12050#comment-2854 [...] first announced at Nokia World in December, the initial buzz has been largely positive. In fact, I remember putting virtual pen to paper at the time and exclaiming how much the the prospect of this handset excited me; even going as so far to [...] [...] first announced at Nokia World in December, the initial buzz has been largely positive. In fact, I remember putting virtual pen to paper at the time and exclaiming how much the the prospect of this handset excited me; even going as so far to [...]

]]> By: kosso http://whatleydude.com/2008/12/nokia_n97_the_whatley_pov/comment-page-1/#comment-1859 kosso Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:58:27 +0000 http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/?p=12050#comment-1859 nice piece James. <br>The beauty of the widgetized home screen is also that it should be based on the Web RunTime Kit which the recent N-Series devices support. And best thing about this? You only need to know how to write html and program some simple Javascript to build an app. Nice. :)) - Not a lot of people know that.<br><br>I'm looking forward to getting my hands on one of these. Having fallen in love with the N85 way before I got one, then loving the N800 and N810, it's the perfect hybrid of these, for me (I have never had an E Series) nice piece James.
The beauty of the widgetized home screen is also that it should be based on the Web RunTime Kit which the recent N-Series devices support. And best thing about this? You only need to know how to write html and program some simple Javascript to build an app. Nice. :) ) – Not a lot of people know that.

I'm looking forward to getting my hands on one of these. Having fallen in love with the N85 way before I got one, then loving the N800 and N810, it's the perfect hybrid of these, for me (I have never had an E Series)

]]> By: kosso http://whatleydude.com/2008/12/nokia_n97_the_whatley_pov/comment-page-1/#comment-1858 kosso Tue, 16 Dec 2008 11:58:27 +0000 http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/?p=12050#comment-1858 nice piece James. <br>The beauty of the widgetized home screen is also that it should be based on the Web RunTime Kit which the recent N-Series devices support. And best thing about this? You only need to know how to write html and program some simple Javascript to build an app. Nice. :)) - Not a lot of people know that.<br><br>I'm looking forward to getting my hands on one of these. Having fallen in love with the N85 way before I got one, then loving the N800 and N810, it's the perfect hybrid of these, for me (I have never had an E Series) nice piece James.
The beauty of the widgetized home screen is also that it should be based on the Web RunTime Kit which the recent N-Series devices support. And best thing about this? You only need to know how to write html and program some simple Javascript to build an app. Nice. :) ) – Not a lot of people know that.

I'm looking forward to getting my hands on one of these. Having fallen in love with the N85 way before I got one, then loving the N800 and N810, it's the perfect hybrid of these, for me (I have never had an E Series)

]]> By: Micky http://whatleydude.com/2008/12/nokia_n97_the_whatley_pov/comment-page-1/#comment-1857 Micky Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:13:35 +0000 http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/?p=12050#comment-1857 I have started saving for the N97 already! I have started saving for the N97 already!

]]> By: MIR Track » Blog Archive » Nokia N97: The Whatley POV http://whatleydude.com/2008/12/nokia_n97_the_whatley_pov/comment-page-1/#comment-1856 MIR Track » Blog Archive » Nokia N97: The Whatley POV Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:06:36 +0000 http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/?p=12050#comment-1856 [...] Mobile Industry Review [...] [...] Mobile Industry Review [...]

]]> By: WOM World / Nokia » Blog Archive - Whatley speaks out on the N97 http://whatleydude.com/2008/12/nokia_n97_the_whatley_pov/comment-page-1/#comment-1855 WOM World / Nokia » Blog Archive - Whatley speaks out on the N97 Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:55:02 +0000 http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/?p=12050#comment-1855 [...] device actually excited him and he believes the N97 will replace his N95 8GB. The prospect of being able to consume more data and stay constantly connected means that Whatley [...] [...] device actually excited him and he believes the N97 will replace his N95 8GB. The prospect of being able to consume more data and stay constantly connected means that Whatley [...]

]]> By: DominicTravers http://whatleydude.com/2008/12/nokia_n97_the_whatley_pov/comment-page-1/#comment-1854 DominicTravers Wed, 03 Dec 2008 13:11:05 +0000 http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/?p=12050#comment-1854 Alex.<br><br>Nokia have excellent sales figures DESPITE their operating system. People rightly buy them for the good looks, excellent ergonomics and bombproof reliability. My party piece when debating hardware with iPhone users is to throw my 6500 classic at the wall and invite them to do the same with their iPhone. To date i have only had to glue the plastic top piece back down and it still works flawlessly.<br><br>I do not and will not use an S60 device because the usability at all levels of the operating system is absolutely rubbish. S60 always requires pouring over the manual to figure out how to do simple tasks and figure out where this and that setting has moved to since the preceding N something or other. The fact that there is a constant too and fro between third party developers and the Firmware updates because one breaks a piece of functionality and then the OS update breaks the app etc makes a totally mockery of all the hard work Nokia do designing and building great hardware.<br><br>I hope that the newly formed Symbian Foundation will correct this cycle of FAIL but really suspect that it can't/won't. Just give up with your flaky code and get with the programme. Either write your own highly optimised and streamline custom Linux OS or bite the bullet and use the one you can have right now. Android.<br><br>Oh yes, Alex Kerr. I for one would really like you to disclose what your vested interest in Nokia/Symbian is, care to share? Alex.

Nokia have excellent sales figures DESPITE their operating system. People rightly buy them for the good looks, excellent ergonomics and bombproof reliability. My party piece when debating hardware with iPhone users is to throw my 6500 classic at the wall and invite them to do the same with their iPhone. To date i have only had to glue the plastic top piece back down and it still works flawlessly.

I do not and will not use an S60 device because the usability at all levels of the operating system is absolutely rubbish. S60 always requires pouring over the manual to figure out how to do simple tasks and figure out where this and that setting has moved to since the preceding N something or other. The fact that there is a constant too and fro between third party developers and the Firmware updates because one breaks a piece of functionality and then the OS update breaks the app etc makes a totally mockery of all the hard work Nokia do designing and building great hardware.

I hope that the newly formed Symbian Foundation will correct this cycle of FAIL but really suspect that it can't/won't. Just give up with your flaky code and get with the programme. Either write your own highly optimised and streamline custom Linux OS or bite the bullet and use the one you can have right now. Android.

Oh yes, Alex Kerr. I for one would really like you to disclose what your vested interest in Nokia/Symbian is, care to share?

]]> By: Joe Cooper http://whatleydude.com/2008/12/nokia_n97_the_whatley_pov/comment-page-1/#comment-1853 Joe Cooper Wed, 03 Dec 2008 07:19:17 +0000 http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/?p=12050#comment-1853 Nice preview...<br>I like the look of this, a lot. I have recently bought an iPhone despite being a bit of a Nokia lover (I live in Japan and the iPhone looked like the best choice, Nokias are available, but not well supported by the carrier, Softbank). What I used to love about Nokia was the ease-of-use, the interface and the fact that I could get geeky and customise it myself. Apple seem to have nailed this.<br>If I was in the UK now, I would be regretting my decision, because this phone looks like exactly what I would want. It just remains to be seen if it is as ergonomic and magical as it could be.<br><br>Also: am I the only one that is glad his distractions are a few button-presses away, rather than constantly tempting him? Nice preview…
I like the look of this, a lot. I have recently bought an iPhone despite being a bit of a Nokia lover (I live in Japan and the iPhone looked like the best choice, Nokias are available, but not well supported by the carrier, Softbank). What I used to love about Nokia was the ease-of-use, the interface and the fact that I could get geeky and customise it myself. Apple seem to have nailed this.
If I was in the UK now, I would be regretting my decision, because this phone looks like exactly what I would want. It just remains to be seen if it is as ergonomic and magical as it could be.

Also: am I the only one that is glad his distractions are a few button-presses away, rather than constantly tempting him?

]]> By: Mike42 http://whatleydude.com/2008/12/nokia_n97_the_whatley_pov/comment-page-1/#comment-1852 Mike42 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 22:29:33 +0000 http://www.mobileindustryreview.com/?p=12050#comment-1852 There is yet to be made a handset/OS that can compare to the work of sublime form, function and all-round usability that is the Volvo Estate.<br><br>But you knew I was going to say that. There is yet to be made a handset/OS that can compare to the work of sublime form, function and all-round usability that is the Volvo Estate.

But you knew I was going to say that.

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