Nokia N9 Review

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Posted: 24 Oct 2011, 09:34 , by Basil K.

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Introduction:

The Nokia N9 was hottly anticipated and yet, sadly, this illusive handset won't be widely available to the majority of you readers. Simply put, when we hold the Nokia N9 in our hands, we're holding a piece of history. MeeGo, the culmination of decades of Nokia mobile software development, is now offically canceled So why are we reviewing the Nokia N9?

The hardware, both an evolution of the critically acclaimed Nokia N8 and an insight into what we might expect with the next chapter of Nokias. With its edgy plastic build, 1GHz processor, 3.9" AMOLED screen, 8MP camera and not least of all, MeeGo, the enigmatic Nokia N9 is both a proud tribute to yesterday and an optimistic insight into Nokia's tomorrow.

Design:

Undoubtedly, Nokia has churned out some fantastic hardware in recent years. Take the N8 and E7, respectively at the top of their game when it comes to product design with beautiful annodised alluminum chasis' and confident, bold shapes that just work in the hand, in the pocket and to the eye. We therefore have high expectations from the Nokia N9's AMOLED bevelled glass display,high-grade coloured plastic encasing,not to mention the slab's abundance of personality.


Nokia have played to their strengths with their N9's design

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3.9-inch Clear Black AMOLED

Beginning with the display, even before you set a finger upon the Gorilla Glass, as the light bounces off the beveled edges, the Nokia N9 begins to come into its own. With the phone locked, the convex beveling accentuates the natural curves of the device, while the deep, AMOLED black screen gives way to a light, typographic time display.

Double tap the screen to reveal the wallpaper, our chosen being a beautiful bokehing of light against a dark backdrop. At WVGA resolution, this 3.9" Clear Black AMOLED display delivers a crisp, vibrant image, and accurate colour with the wallpaper looking every bit as evocative as you might hope.

Interacting with the curved glass is a sensory treat, slick, smooth and contoured for an edge to edge recess with every swipe. All in all, a definite highpoint of the Nokia N9. The one criticism we would have relates to viewing angles.Tilt the device a few degrees and a blue hue takes hold, so while detail retains its integrity, color unfortunately doesn't.

The Nokia N9 can be rested flat or stood up in portrait thanks to its dramatic flat top and bottom sides. Pick up the handset and there's no cold, steely reception. Instead, the Nokia N9 greets with a nostalgic, reassuring room temperature warmth. In the face of the plastic casing, the phone feels thoroughly modern and solid. Maserfully crafted, curvaceous, laden with flush elements and a minimalistic, buttonless fascia, the Nokia N9's design comes together harmoniously and with intent.

Hidden on bezel below the screen: the front facing camera (strange, isn't it). On the right side is the volume rocker and lock/power button, at the base, the loudspeaker and on the top-side, the microSIM card slot, the hinged micro USB cover and 3.5mm headphone jack. On the back of the Nokia N9 lies the 8MP camera with dual LED flash. There is no removable battery or expandable memory which is unfortunate, though given the strong design, we can see why Nokia made this decision.


Back side


The speaker at the bottom	The microSIM slot and USB at the top	Left side	The volume rocker and camera shutter on the right

Simple, engaging and playful.Nokia have played to their strengths with their N9's design. Available in three colors, black, cyan and magenta, all finished to the highest degree, if you care about how what you pull out of your pocket looks, then you'll revel in revealing your Nokia N9. From an ergonomic point of view, the handset also feels rich, and sits well in the hand. The bottom right hand corner may be a tad edgy forprolongedcomfort against a palm, however for standard use, this handset is at the top of its game.

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1. sarb009 posted on 24 Oct 2011, 09:36 15 3

a sexy mobile phone

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6. SGS2FTW posted on 24 Oct 2011, 11:38 2 20

Looks CHEAP to me

14. Cyd07 posted on 24 Oct 2011, 12:27 5 4

So funny. And what looks good to you ?

Every review I read say the build quality is just premium, just one of the best ever since. Some say it's one of the best designed phones ever.

But you, you're probably right...have you at least seen the device, have it in your hand, an only time ?

34. Muhannad posted on 28 Oct 2011, 12:35 4 2

Cheap? We're not talking about the Galaxy S II.

40. windowsRocks posted on 03 Nov 2011, 12:16 1 3

symbian is dying. Only windows can save Nokia.

41. daqwid2727 posted on 03 Nov 2011, 12:54 4 0

that's not a Symbian - it's MeeGo ;o (facepalm)

50. andresgalcia posted on 06 Jan 2012, 00:44 0 0

the os in the n9 is not symbia, is meego and it is more intelligent than wp7 also the interface is more nice....

63. mikejordan posted on 02 Feb 2012, 05:13 0 0

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59. paintingfairfax posted on 24 Jan 2012, 00:47 0 0

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61. bradfeet posted on 26 Jan 2012, 03:38 0 0

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65. AppleHateBoy posted on 03 Mar 2012, 15:22 0 0

Ah! ICS with this interface would rock.

2. Muhannad posted on 24 Oct 2011, 09:50 27 3

I think it at least deserves an 8/10. I mean it's a great phone but Nokia's stupid CEO "Stephan Elop" killed it and the OS. R.I.P MeeGo, an OS with great potential but was handled by the wrong people.

58. andresgalcia posted on 18 Jan 2012, 21:27 0 0

finally some one understand what happen here, if that stupid ceo did not that mistake, nokia with meego be now competing with the other OS, but going with windows it is like walking in a lake and by the way out of 100 people only 5 of then buying windows phone, id went to tmobile to buy the lumia 710 and sale rep says to ARE YOU CRAZY TO BUY A WINDOWS PHONE, he say it good a windows phone not a NOKIA ajajajajaj

3. Mozarrt posted on 24 Oct 2011, 10:11 16 3

Well that was disappointing rating.

4. Stevedojob posted on 24 Oct 2011, 10:23 9 2

This OS is very Brilliant. Nokia suppose to wait until the OS to be matured so it can compete with IOS or Android. However the Window Trojan Horse has destroying the whole thing, because he know that this OS one day can compete with IOS or Android and destroying his boss WIndow Phone OS etc