Nokia N97 vs. HTC Touch Pro2 comparisons appear
Now that Nokia has the N97 rolling out around the world I think one of the first things prospective buyers will do is look at what available options there are for these QWERTY devices. HTC has been making these side slider QWERTY devices for several years and they have been quite successful. Nokia started with the E75, but the N97 is the first with a touch screen as well. I took a look at the N97 and HTC Touch Pro2 on ZDNet and now Steve Litchfield posted a comparison between these same two devices. Steve doesn’t seem to like Windows Mobile as much as I do, but I can completely understand his thoughts on inconsistencies between what HTC has done and the Microsoft OS at the base.
After using the Touch Pro2 for a couple weeks, with the rumors of it coming to T-Mobile USA, and with my usage of the Nokia N97, I don’t think I am going to pick one up like I originally planned to. The keyboard on the Touch Pro2 is fantastic, but I am finding the N97 to be just fine for what I need on the go and actually enjoy using my T-Mobile G1 Android device with my T-Mobile SIM.
3 Comments to Nokia N97 vs. HTC Touch Pro2 comparisons appear
The Nokia N97’s keyboard kills it for me. I’d go with the Touch Pro 2 since its keyboard is near perfection. The N97’s hinge mechanism was poorly thought out as it leaves very little space for the keyboard despite the fact that its a wide phone when turned horizontal….to add insult to injury the layout is rubbish.
Thank you for your review
ErasmusJune 25, 2009
I’ve not seen the N97 up close and personal but would echo the review. The keyboard on the touch pro 2 is excellent and the screen is simply awesome (far better than the iPhone 2.0 which I just switched from). In respect of the inconstencies between winMo 6.1 and TouchFlo, I can understand anyones concerns but I think once you’ve got used to how to access underlying winmo from Touchflo for more complex actions, its not too much hassle. The conferencing facility with dual speakers / microphones works extraordinarily well and I haven’t experienced the problems some others have of a slight echo at higher volumes. My only gripe is that the power button has been moved to the other side from the HTC TyTN 2 (the previous most similar phone to this in HTCs lineup with a foldup screen) and is now more sensitive. This means that it has a tendency to switch the phone on in your pocket and more importantly, when holding the phone in the horizontal position, your left finger has a tendency to switch the screen off as you’re typing. This is happening less and less though as I get used to using it. The upshot is, awesome phone, which I would definitely recommend to anyone!
June 18, 2009