posted by: Hiral Bhatt Jun 18 2009 @ 12:26 pm

Bindass: Powerful, Good Looks, Good High-Res Screen, 32GB internal memory, 5MP auto-focus Camera, Slide-out form factor, QWERTY keypad, Proximity Sensor, 3.5mm jack, Audio Quality, Widgets, Battery Life

Bakwass: Odd QWERTY keypad, Touch-Scrolling, Touch Response, No TV-Cable Provided

Contains:
Nokia N97
3.5mm Stereo Headset (3.5mm adaptor)
Lanyard/Stylus
USB Cable
Cleansing Fabric
Charger
Charging Converter
Software CD & Manual

The Nokia N97 is expected to sell for around Rs.35,000 with a one-year warranty. The phone’s pricing is premium. If it turns out to be any more expensive it would spell doom for the initial sales of the phone until it gets a price correction over time.

Coming to the value aspect of the N97, the phone is powerful and has great features. The 32GB of memory, the high-res touchscreen, the QWERTY, the 5MP camera, the widgets, fast processor etc., all are good but there are a few drawbacks too. At a slightly lower price tag, say around the 27K mark, the phone would be a good buy, but anything above and you’re just paying a premium.

The N97 is a great device compared to touchscreen devices like the iPhone and the Omnia. I would consider this for sure because it is better in many ways, but not all. You need to be specific about what you seek out of the device. If it’s a plain ‘do it all’ device you’re looking for then the Nokia N97 would be a good choice. If you want a bit more style and smooth flow of interface, the iPhone is what you should go for, especially if you wish to stay connected all the time.

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