Nokia’s flagship mobile computer, the N97, is to ship this month in more than 75 countries. But with no US carrier deal to subsidise the cost, customers in the US will have to pay a hefty $699.
The N97 has a tilting 3.5″ touch display, QWERTY keyboard and a customizable home screen, and offers instant access to company’s Ovi services.
“Fuelled by a multitude of music, maps, games, media and applications via Ovi, the Nokia N97 transforms the internet into an experience that’s completely tailored to the tastes and interests of its owner,” said Jonas Geust, Vice President and head of Nokia Nseries.
The Nokia N97 is the company’s first device to feature a home screen which can be customized with a range of widgets which bring live information directly to the device. These include social networking destinations like Facebook and Hi5, news services and shopping and weather information.
