Nokia N97 Up-Close First Impressions
June 25, 2009 by Rico Mossesgeld
Filed under Cellphones
Finally getting a to play with the Nokia N97, here are some first impressions:
The N97 is very similar in size to the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic in terms of thickness and width, and slightly longer. Will cause pocket bulge but is still impressive for a flagship.
Compared to the N96 and N95, the N97 is more responsive. Still a bit slow though, especially when trying to run apps that use connectivity a lot (Maybe using a phone under better 3G or 3.5G coverage will provide better results?
The sliding mechanism of the N97 is very solid and feels well made. A ribbon cable …read more
Sizing Up the 4G iPod nano
September 16, 2008 by Rico Mossesgeld
Filed under Portable Audio, Portable Video
The fourth-generation iPod nano brings Apple’s smaller portable player back to its form factor roots, albeit through a smaller and more feature-laden package. To wit:
The newest iPod nano is oh so slightly thinner than its predecessor, and the displays of both the 3G and 4G variants are actually the same, in terms of size and max brightness. Check out the pics and see for yourself (click on the thumbnails on top to see the bigger versions, and continue reading to see the rest of our gallery.
