The touch-display assembly enjoys the support of three braces, which are also responsible for keeping the screen attached to the phone. A ribbon cable takes care of transmitting information between the phone and the screen, and is tucked way inside enough that it’s practically impossible to accidentally cut this cable. The brace joints are spring-loaded, making the sliding process very snappy.

Trying to push the display the wrong way (on either the top or bottom, or on the opposite side of the slide) revealed that the braces are strong enough to keep the whole mechanism rigid. That’s true even with the phone open, though a pretty sharp and sudden motion might be enough to break something. In short, the N97 doesn’t enjoy the legendary toughness of the classic 5110, but it felt strong enough to stand up to daily wear and tear.

A concern with the phone’s build quality and durability is how cheap the plastic back-plate feels compared to the rest of the phone. In contrast to the rigid chrome framing the display, the thin battery cover seems very poor. It doesn’t lock into the phone as solidly as the E71 or E75 does. Heck, even the back plate of the E63—a smartphone with an entirely plastic case—felt more rigid!

The N97 isn’t the most fragile thing in the world. In fact, despite it’s moving display it does pretty well in terms of rigidity and build quality. It can also survive the occasional accidental fall—which we learned the hard way after a particularly cringe-worthy impact on a tiled floor. Except for a couple of minor problems, Nokia has done pretty well, and the N97 definitely features better build quality than the N96.

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As you can see the E75 is a slider featuring a numeric keypad and a QWERTY thumboard underneath. The sliding mechanism is snappy, but leaves some wiggle-room; perhaps prolonged use will lead to loosening?

The keyboard will take some getting used to. Unlike the Nokia E63 and E71, with their rounded keys, the E75’s is completely flat, making it ever-so-slightly harder to press. Initial speed typing tests looked promising though, with times dropping as hand-eye coordination improved.

Function-wise the E75 seems similar to the E71—save for some enhancements to the messaging app, particularly for email management.

Stay tuned for the full review. As of this writing the Nokia E75 retails for P23,560.

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And of course, I was their official photographer!

More pictures below (Click on the thumbnails below to see the full-size versions)

Join the fun by signing up for an account at Steam and buying Left 4 Dead. It’s really worth the money you’ll spend, especially since there are lots of Filipinos playing right as I write this.

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Which means today’s probably the last day you can get a legit copy of the game for under P1,000. Legit owners of Fallout 3 will also have no problems getting mew content for the game for free; at least five downloadable content packs featuring new settings and additional gameplay have been released or are planned as of this writing. You’ll probably need to wait a bit for all seven gigabytes of the game to download through Steam, but I can tell you it’s worth the wait.

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To recap, here’s what comes in the box (at least in the Philippines, and as of this writing):

• The Nokia N97
• Phone case
• BP-4L 1500mAh battery
• Charger
• Charger adapter
• USB data cable
• Earphone-remote handsfree kit
• Manual and warranty docs
• Nokia Ovi Suite installer
• Wipe cloth
• Detachable stylus you can loop into the phone

First-Time Users, Watch Out!

A sticker advertising the Ovi store covers the phone’s display out of the box. Underneath is a transparent film covering the entire faceplate of the N97. It’s possible to remove the Ovi sticker only, something I didn’t realize until I mistakenly peeled off the protective film to see the display, losing the film’s potential as a screen protector.

In short, pull the corner of the Ovi sticker, and not the silver tab, before using the phone.

No Memory Card?

The Nokia N97 doesn’t come with a microSD memory card. The manufacturer probably thought the built-in 32GB memory would suffice, and I agree with them. The phone does have a microSD slot, so those who want even more memory can add up to 8GB of capacity.

The Really Really Snug Case

The phone case for some reason is very very tight. When I dropped by Nokia Philippines to pick up the phone, I eagerly put it into the case, only to have a really hard time pulling it out. After some hilarious attempts involving the front-desk guard gripping one end of the case while I tried pulling the phone, I realized it’s easier to just push the bottom of the case to force the unit out.

Apparently the case becomes looser from use, but a higher-quality case that fits properly right out of the box (instead of this very tight, faux-leather number) would be better.

Cables, Cables, and More Cables

The Nokia N97 comes with its own charger. Nothing special there, but at least Nokia also included an adapter that lets owners use older chargers with this phone’s proprietary USB/charger port. It would’ve been better if the N97 depended on the standard 4-pin USB port for power and wired connectivity. The inclusion of a USB data cable is standard for a high-end phone.

The bundled earphone-remote kit makes the N97 hands-free right out of the box. It lets owners do calls and control music playback while keeping the phone in the pocket. The earphone bud cushions are a bit hard to apply, something more worthy for factory work—especially since no extra cushions come in the box.

The Other Stuff

Nothing special here as well: the manual (parts of which are also available on the phone itself) and warranty documentation are standard. So is the Ovi suite installer CD. A special booklet that introduces Nokia Ovi and the Ovi store is more marketing-oriented than useful.

I’ve never had to use the detachable stylus, which attaches to the bottom of the phone. Nokia included it for precision tapping and handwriting, but the keyboard and virtual numeric keypad already work well enough. I personally prefer the “guitar pick” that’s bundled with the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic, but I guess that’s incompatible with the N97’s positioning as the “adult” top-dog phone.

A welcome inclusion with the phone is the soft wipe cloth. Once N97 owners start realizing how easily the chrome and touch-screen of this phone attract fingerprints and oil, they’ll both curse and praise Nokia at the same time. The N97 looks cultivate an OC I-must-keep-my-phone-clean outlook, and the soft cloth provides the means to indulge it.

What Nokia Should’ve Included

Aside from a better case, Nokia should’ve included the N97 into its Comes With Music program (currently unavailable for this phone, much less in the Philippines). The phone isn’t as hip or youth-oriented as the 5800, but purchasing a flagship Nokia model always represents brand loyalty and a significant investment for the buyer. Why not reward that kind of devotion?

All things said, each Nokia N97 comes with a lot of useful items. At the very least, the USB data cable, hands-free kit, charger adapter, and the phone’s built-in 32GB of memory means you don’t have to buy accessories to maximize the N97. The bundle is good, but pretty much standard for a high-end phone.

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Watching these videos, I realized that Pinoy Wrestling should’ve let its wrestlers cut their own promos. Instead of relying on a narrator to introduce the characters in this home-bred male soap opera, these wrestlers would’ve made more impact speaking directly to the audience themselves.

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Basically, Ateneo Fashion Watch (ateneofashionwatch.wordpress.com)…

is a fashion commentary about the styles and trends in the ateneo community. We feature candid style shots / spycams, stolen shots, polls, forums, etc. We’d like to invite you to submit photos of anyone you think should be featured here–total fashion disasters, or fashion idols. Just upload your picture directly to sites like http://imageshack.us and send us the link anonymously if you want!

Disclaimer: It is not our goal to bash or hurt persons; merely to voice opinions regarding general or individual fashion sense. we advice that you take all the content in the website with interest but also with an amount of humor.

Whatever, mystery writer! If your little site becomes popular (and I can tell you that constant updates are needed for that to happen), it might become the focal point of many intra-campus feuds! At least this site is useful in that you get to see good-looking kolehiyalas put on their Sunday “casual” best.

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A source familiar with the poll automation project of TIM, which has 60 percent equity in the winning consortium, told abs-cbnNEWS.com/Newsbreak that the TIM official was told to “cooperate” since “powerful people are being offended.”

The calls came at the time TIM was stalling in signing the incorporation papers for the registration of its joint venture partnership with Barbados-based Smartmatic with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

TIM was then bargaining for greater control in the automation project. The source said TIM was being relegated to a nominal role as the proposed SEC incorporation papers and previous submissions to the Commission on Election (Comelec) gave Smartmatic control over key aspects including the financial and technical aspects of the project.

More here. I honestly do not care anymore (or, do I? Click link, click link!)

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