N91 Initial Thoughts

So today was the first full day of use with the N91, and I have to say I really like it — a lot!  I still think the N70 is the most pocket-able of the NSeries I’ve tried and that’s a very good thing, but the extra size (which is really not that bad) in the N91 offers a considerably greater bang.

For starters, you’ve got a 4GB (yes Giga) harddrive which can be use to store apps, data, photos, video and of course music.  The N91 is intended as a Music Phone – ahem, excuse me, Multimedia Computer. With 4GB of storage and a great (almost iPod) UI for music
you can easily see the value in carrying a single device.

I had just commented to someone that I could not see switching to a music phone over an iPod and while that largely still stands after my first day with the unit, it’s making a strong case for why one-piece is something to think about.

I will definitely post more as I spend (and have) more time with the N91, but for now here’s a quick list of cool stuff inside:

• 4GB Hard Drive
• 2Megapixel camera for still or video capture
• Bluetooth 1.2 (no wireless headphone capability though)
• 802.11G WLAN – yes WIFI!  You can choose how to connect based on where you are and use the extra speed to do VOIP over SIP (seriously), browse, email, IM, stream multimedia etc etc…
• Hardware lock switch – you know the phone will not phantom dial or answer without your knowledge (thank you Nokia!), nor will a music track start or stop playing due to pressure on your pocket or jacket…
• USB connection (how else do you think you can fill that 4GB drive!)
• much more…

One thing I know already I don’t like… It’s quite difficult to open the battery compartment.  I’m sure this is intentionally stiff, but the battery life could be a lot better given how you are likely to use this so opening the back is something I’ll have to get used to in order to swap batteries.

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