Poll: Nokia N97 – Would You Like That in White or Black?
May 19th, 2009 • Mark Guim • Filed Under •
Since both the white and black Nokia N97′s are coming out at the same time, there’s a very difficult decision to make. What color to get? I am going for white because my three previous Nokia phones have been black. I also think the white looks better. What about you?
Black?
OR…
White?
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Pretty straightforward poll. It’s interesting that retailers are stocking twice as much of the black Nokia N97 compared to the white color, but I’m predicting more votes for the white one. Am I right?!?
Micky on 18 May 2009:
I voted White.!
Manu from Germany on 18 May 2009:
Ever saw these LEDs beneath the call and end-key? In the white version they shine through the surface! -Horrible!
Mine will be a black one!
Name on 18 May 2009:
It is amazing that we have not seen the day where Apple tries to sue someone over use of “their” iPod white colour.
Mark Guim on 18 May 2009:
Interesting…. this is not the first time I've heard this. I have to check it out next time I get my hands on a white N97.
marco on 19 May 2009:
I´ll wait for the Palm Pre to come out… (its just a few more days).
I am tired of buying Nokia and being disapointed.
This time I´ll compare before buying.
Sebas on 19 May 2009:
Black is more practical.
Zylam Marex on 19 May 2009:
Black.. noone messes with black
Paul on 19 May 2009:
Would vote black, because those silver stripes are too awesome looking on a black background. Can't vote cause can't find a way to the nonmobile site via my 5800xm.
Jade Bryan Jardinico on 19 May 2009:
i go for white..its a new trend for nseries in white..its not girly but its catchy
imPHOreal on 19 May 2009:
white. There's just something off and unattractive about that black on the back of the N97.
Rob de Knegt on 19 May 2009:
Im going with black to, i already have the black/red nokia bh-503 headset and plan on using it with my new n97 too so that should be a match. Also i'm mostly rather into the darker themes, which is something to consider when choosing a symbian phone i guess, i like it when my theme matches my phone.
(btw, nice twitter login
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RobertH on 19 May 2009:
definitely WHITE!!!!
Al Pavangkanan on 19 May 2009:
Going white. It will match my Nintendo DS
Mark Guim on 19 May 2009:
That issue seems to be fixed http://bit.ly/q8MDQ
MUNDO on 19 May 2009:
black because i don't like the look of the sensors and video cam on the white model;they mess up the look in my opinion!
black 4 me!
Facebook User on 20 May 2009:
Pre-ordered mine in black! The black is the perfect sleeper profile.
David Puffer on 20 May 2009:
I pre-ordered mine in black. The white version looks crisp but it'll be a magnet for grime and other debris. Have you ever looked at a white MacBook after heavy use? Giant petridish.
Naris on 20 May 2009:
I pre-ordered a black one but white starts to grow on me somehow.
fadul on 20 May 2009:
i dont know coz the black one looks better closed but the white one looks better open hmmmmmm hard choice
WOM World / Nokia » Blog Archive - Nokia N97 - black or white? on 20 May 2009:
[...] With the impending release of the Nokia N97 and confirmation that the handset will be available in both black and white, potential users have been voting on their colour preference on the Nokia Blog. So far out of 380 votes, 189 users state they would prefer a black model, whilst 166 would prefer white. 25 voters stated they had no interest in the N97. To see the full discussion thread and poll head over. [...]
Bob Doe on 20 May 2009:
White =] I agree
Jade Bryan Jardinico on 21 May 2009:
white is more attractive…this is a fact..haha
Alex on 23 May 2009:
I voted for black because on the keyboard, the LED's will shine better at night and be more visible unlike the white model.
Yep
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Nokia N97 fan on 25 May 2009:
I voted for the white version. Damn it looks good.
David on 27 May 2009:
I voted for black as it matches all of my other gadgets
tj on 1 June 2009:
black shows dust more, white shows dirt more..
The black theme on the black n97 also makes the screen appear smaller than it really is..
I've gotten used to the white one from all the advertising, but normally black is my choice..
also, the iPhone is black.. looks junky when white. but n97 doesn't though.
Julio Cesar on 2 June 2009:
I ordered mine in White. White doesn't show fingerprints and looks more attractive. Just my opinion,,,,,,, =0)
N97white on 4 June 2009:
damn white is the best..i voted for the White of course
tony on 6 June 2009:
funny how on the pool it is level pegging!
chris on 11 June 2009:
i ordered black….much more practical and looks cooler!!!!!
cant wait
asdkjask on 19 June 2009:
ill go for white.. very unique…
white is pure… attractive…
Ollie on 23 June 2009:
Go black, easier to keep clean. Apparently the keyboard gets dirty easy, unless you are happy cleaning it every couple of days.
aljeirou on 8 August 2009:
I voted for back… I think White looks better than black compared to black. But I think, white will be more prone to noticeable scratches than black.
aljeirou on 8 August 2009:
White looks better but if the phone get scratched, black's scratches would be less noticeable than white.
tankslappa on 13 August 2009:
I'm erring towards black… I've used backlit white keyboards before, and they are horrible! most of the time you can't see what's on the key caps, it's just all a glow.
Plus for some reason, there seems to be a price difference between them on some carriers, and the black is cheaper
Black on 8 November 2009:
Personally, I voted Black. If you've seen some of the tutorials on youtube and such, the white models attractiveness is compromised by really dominant silver lining, it isn't really my cup of tea to be honest and it also looks more chunky in white. Also, black plainly looks glossier, more sleek, more easily accessible in regards to night time use with the brighter keypad lights and back comparatively looks better in black than in white.
I really want to get one soon, i like the sound of it much more than the iphone which may i add, I don't trust for mobile phone use in comparison to nokia which solely deals the manufacturing of phones. But that's a different matter.
Black would look better in real-life, in short.
Black on 8 November 2009:
Personally, I voted Black. If you've seen some of the tutorials on youtube and such, the white models attractiveness is compromised by really dominant silver lining, it isn't really my cup of tea to be honest and it also looks more chunky in white. Also, black plainly looks glossier, more sleek, more easily accessible in regards to night time use with the brighter keypad lights and back comparatively looks better in black than in white.
I really want to get one soon, i like the sound of it much more than the iphone which may i add, I don't trust for mobile phone use in comparison to nokia which solely deals the manufacturing of phones. But that's a different matter.
Black would look better in real-life, in short.
Zeeshan on 12 February 2010:
I got mine in Black and love it
gladiator87 on 19 February 2010:
i got a white one…which is more sexier thn the black one..
gladiator87 on 19 February 2010:
i got a white one…which is more sexier thn the black one..
Niger4life96 on 1 August 2010:
Black is for black people so back of white people