Nokia N97 to hit 75 countries this very month

Forums › Legacy mobile platforms (Windows Mobile, Palm OS, Web OS, Symbian, Meego, Blackberry) › Nokia N97 to hit 75 countries this very month

qraider

374 posts

Ultimate Geek

#35049 3-Jun-2009 08:44

In an attempt to stir things up around the Nokia N97, Nokia have just announced that the device will hit the global market this month in the staggering 75 countries simultaneously. Well, it was about time!

Not that we've had any concerns that Nokia would stick with the initially announced release date, but we guess getting the Nokia N97 finally on the shelves will be a time of joy for many Nokia fans.

Source: GSMArena

Current Phone:
- Android: Samsung SM-G900F Galaxy S5 (XT)
- Win Phone 8: Samsung ATIV S (XT)

Current Tablet:

- Acer Iconia 7" Android Tablet

Twitter: qraider

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | ... | 11

8 posts

Wannabe Geek
Inactive user

#221184 3-Jun-2009 08:47

I know I can get one from Hong Kong. Parallel imported stock in hong kong that is not from Nokia Hk but man its so expensive. Its around $6000HK. like $1300NZ

xrajux

111 posts

Master Geek

#223658 10-Jun-2009 16:15

yeah price wise its seems expensive but after reading the reviews, it doesnt seem so bad, already ordered mine.......

heavenlywild

5063 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

#224347 12-Jun-2009 13:30

OK guys, I see a couple listed on TradeMe this week for around $1600. Has anyone seen any for sale in shops? If so how much?

euanandrews

1528 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

#224353 12-Jun-2009 13:54

I have seen Trademe pull several N97 auctions too...so be weary.

It is now available and in stock in several countries, in particular Australia and the US, so you can get either the 900mhz or 850mhz version.

And $1700????
There is a hell of a markup on that....if you search properly, you should be able to pick it up legit for between $1000-$11000.

Personally, I am holding out until this Thursady (being pay day), will pay cash then...hoping a New Zealand network, any network, has made anannoucement by then of availablity and price.....hoping (fingers crossed)

heavenlywild

5063 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

#224362 12-Jun-2009 14:24

TheBartender:

It is now available and in stock in several countries, in particular Australia and the US, so you can get either the 900mhz or 850mhz version.

I thought the N97 came with all 3g freqencies?

And $1700????

There is a hell of a markup on that....if you search properly, you should be able to pick it up legit for between $1000-$11000.

Haha, $11,000 would be a hell of a markup!

I know, a typo.

I don't think you can get one in NZ currently for $1000-$1100 to be honest. Look at how much the N85 and N95 are still selling for - around the $900 mark. I am sure the N97 would be around $1500 cuz we are in NZ and we do get ripped off.

Personally, I am holding out until this Thursady (being pay day), will pay cash then...hoping a New Zealand network, any network, has made anannoucement by then of availablity and price.....hoping (fingers crossed)

If you are waiting for Vodafone or XT, you may have to wait awhile. Usually the new stuff arrives at Vodafone 3 months after the actual worldwise release as they need to test out their firmware (which does more damage than good).

scottjpalmer

5973 posts

Uber Geek

Moderator

ID Verified

Trusted

Lifetime subscriber

#224363 12-Jun-2009 14:26

heavenly_wild: I thought the N97 came with all 3g freqencies?

Negatory.

As with other similar spec Nokias - you choose etiher 850/2100 or 900/2100.

heavenlywild

5063 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

#224373 12-Jun-2009 14:51

Okie dokie.

So anyone seen the N97 in a retail store yet? Parallel Imported or the likes of the other parallel imported shops?

Quic Broadband

Move to New Zealand's best fibre broadband service (affiliate link). Free setup code: R587125ERQ6VE. Note that to use Quic Broadband you must be comfortable with configuring your own router.

qraider

374 posts

Ultimate Geek

#224379 12-Jun-2009 15:03

Listed here:

Vodafone Compatible: http://www.mobicity.com.au/index.php/nokia-n97.html

Cost: $1,169.00 AU

Telecom Compatible: http://www.mobicity.com.au/index.php/phone-categories/nextg/nokia-n97-nextg.html

Cost: Pre-Order

Current Phone:
- Android: Samsung SM-G900F Galaxy S5 (XT)
- Win Phone 8: Samsung ATIV S (XT)

Current Tablet:

- Acer Iconia 7" Android Tablet

Twitter: qraider

xrajux

111 posts

Master Geek

#224382 12-Jun-2009 15:11

no have not seen it in any parallel import stores here, checked a few stored in auckland before ordering mine, one of the parallel import stores in east tamaki, auckland said they might het it in the next 2 months or so

heavenlywild

5063 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

#224386 12-Jun-2009 15:18

Where did you order yours from xrajux and for how much?

euanandrews

1528 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

#224391 12-Jun-2009 15:28

heavenly_wild:
TheBartender:

It is now available and in stock in several countries, in particular Australia and the US, so you can get either the 900mhz or 850mhz version.

I thought the N97 came with all 3g freqencies?

Yes and no.

There are 2 versions available...1 including 850mhz HSDPA (Telecom), and the 'NAM' version including 900mhz HSDPA (Vodafone)

Unfortunatley, you cannot get a version that includes both.

And $1700????

There is a hell of a markup on that....if you search properly, you should be able to pick it up legit for between $1000-$11000.

Haha, $11,000 would be a hell of a markup! I know, a typo.

I don't think you can get one in NZ currently for $1000-$1100 to be honest. Look at how much the N85 and N95 are still selling for - around the $900 mark. I am sure the N97 would be around $1500 cuz we are in NZ and we do get ripped off.

My bad, typo, $1000-$1100

That price is acheiveable if you import.

The N97 is not offically available yet in New Zealand, unless you get it through some dodgy 3rd party dealer like some unkown dealer on Trademe...I just wouldnt even go there, not considering what this mobile costs.

Trust me...I am following the Nokia N97 very very closely...
I am reading all the major Nokia enthusiast websites/blogs, I have daily alerts setup with Google, I have been checking Nokia local and US for the latest press annoucements, and I am also reguarlly checking Vodafone and elecom for updates....it has become an obsession, one that will not be abated until I have my Nokia N97.

scottjpalmer

5973 posts

Uber Geek

Moderator

ID Verified

Trusted

Lifetime subscriber

#224398 12-Jun-2009 15:50

TheBartender: There are 2 versions available...1 including 850mhz HSDPA (Telecom), and the 'NAM' version including 900mhz HSDPA (Vodafone)

I thought NAM = North AMerica = 850MHz UMTS variant.

900MHz UMTS is a European thing.

??

euanandrews

1528 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

#224403 12-Jun-2009 15:53

scottjpalmer:
TheBartender: There are 2 versions available...1 including 850mhz HSDPA (Telecom), and the 'NAM' version including 900mhz HSDPA (Vodafone)

I thought NAM = North AMerica = 850MHz UMTS variant.

900MHz UMTS is a European thing.

??

Another typo, your right.

NAM = 850mhz

xrajux

111 posts

Master Geek

#224421 12-Jun-2009 16:44

heavenly_wild: Where did you order yours from xrajux and for how much?

$1398 from www.plemix.com

NZtechfreak

4649 posts

Uber Geek

Trusted

#224432 12-Jun-2009 17:22

Phones direct now has it for around the $1600 mark (too much I think). I'm getting the Omnia HD first, next week hopefully, and that means I can wait a little while to also get the N97 - price should drop a couple of hundred by then.

Twitter: @nztechfreak
Blogs: HeadphoNZ.org

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | ... | 11