Nokia N9 review: Once in a lifetime

14 October 2011
When the first touch-only OS debuts on one of the hottest pieces of hardware this year, you can bet we want a piece of the action. Windows Phone is where Nokia want your attention, but it might turn out that MeeGo is the place you want to be. Not shown much love by its own maker...

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  • TimmyTee
  • kQS
  • 23 Feb 2012

My 5800 is long in the tooth, should I go for N9 or 701? Please advise. My 5800 still running strong!

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    • Moi
    • pwS
    • 22 Feb 2012

    Treblin04, 01 Feb 2012Does anyone know if I can sync this phone with Mac OS? ThanksSure, just use "Nokia Link" software for all your media. For documents I'd use SugarSync (web interface) or Dropbox (Drop9).

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      • Moi
      • pwS
      • 22 Feb 2012

      Anonymous, 19 Feb 2012 Im due for an upgrade in March, im nt sure which hand set... moreN9 for entertainment and a unique and intuitive user experience. E7 if you're gonna use document editors. But honestly, how many people edit documents on a 4 inch screen? I would definitaly use a proper Mac for that. I got the N9 and am very happy with it. But for document editing, go with the E7.

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        • Ali Alomary
        • kRA
        • 21 Feb 2012

        It has FM radio but nokia didn't active it. The hackers and developers made to apps for FM radio.

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          • Anonymous
          • f3Z
          • 19 Feb 2012


          Im due for an upgrade in March, im nt sure which hand set should i take betwin Nokia E7 and N9, ladies n gentlemen can u plz assist me??



          Jacob

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            • Ananda
            • Px2
            • 14 Feb 2012

            abc, 14 Dec 2011Forget it... i owned N900 with no support from nokia...just... moreN900 is such a set which does not require support. This is the best build of Nokia.

            Ananda

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              • Ananda
              • Px2
              • 14 Feb 2012

              Mukha, 13 Jan 2012If Nokia could put half of the Lumia 800's effort on N9, th... moreI agree with you.
              I am surprosed why Nokia didn't give effort for marketing of this Beauty? If Nokia gave 25% effort of Lumnia or N97 (one of the worst ph) or N95 (Another great one) this could be the leader of 2012.

              Regards
              Ananda

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                • chantal
                • PU0
                • 09 Feb 2012

                i dun care abt the lack of android support or limited apps or meego
                as long as tis fone look stylish
                message, fone calling, surf the web, facebook, google and stuff....
                a fone is not a computer! if eu think tat n9 sud function like some super gd com
                den get urself a macbook or ipad!
                (i own tis fone and super proud of it) :)

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                  • krish
                  • PF0
                  • 01 Feb 2012

                  I am not agreed with the tag "Once in a lifetime".

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                    • Treblin04
                    • v0q
                    • 01 Feb 2012

                    Does anyone know if I can sync this phone with Mac OS? Thanks

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                      • Mayoo
                      • tev
                      • 24 Jan 2012

                      I am searching for a white n9 do you guys know where to buy it in singapore

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                        • Sia MC
                        • 3Iw
                        • 13 Jan 2012

                        what a good and pro review, thank you.

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                          • Lenzy rex
                          • fsV
                          • 13 Jan 2012

                          I really love the built of the phone, but nokia could have make provision for memory cards and replacement of user batteries

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                            • Mukha
                            • TRR
                            • 13 Jan 2012

                            If Nokia could put half of the Lumia 800's effort on N9, they've simply won back the market already.

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                              • Alexei
                              • 3dX
                              • 12 Jan 2012

                              sam, 26 Nov 2011ÖÖÖ, yes there is FM- radio and you don't ev... moreAny proof on that one? It's amazing news, if true.

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                                • ROCK
                                • s8H
                                • 01 Jan 2012

                                why is the marketing of the n9 not on par with that of the lumiaa 800.?????????
                                the n9 is one hell of a good device but the less amount of marketing will lead to it's not reaching the top spot.

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                                  • Fepo MX
                                  • M7d
                                  • 30 Dec 2011

                                  I'm a huge fan of tecnology, I used to have a Galaxy SII and sold ot to get this phone (Nokia N9) I just love the phone and software, it lacks apps I know but I would not change it, I use 2 cellphone One for work (iphone 4) and one personal (Nokia N9), if my N9 had whatsapp I would not need my iphone at all...

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                                    • abc
                                    • 3Y7
                                    • 14 Dec 2011

                                    renegade oracle, 13 Nov 2011I really like the idea of this phone and operating system! ... moreForget it... i owned N900 with no support from nokia...just get an android...learn from other's mistake.

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                                      • kasra3na
                                      • 3Ir
                                      • 09 Dec 2011

                                      who wrote this text ? it is undoubtedly awesome ... im not really into nokia devices but i loved the way the writer descirbed it.so i may change my mind and get a nokie one day .thx again

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                                        • simple user
                                        • Sve
                                        • 05 Dec 2011

                                        adi, 13 Nov 2011today i had in my hands lumia800 and i have to say, it feel... morein due time it will happen :-)