I am quite sure that the new Nokia N86 which is imminently due for release will be a very good phone. I am sure it will be brilliant in almost every way. I am certainly sure that most who buy one will love it as they would a new puppy.
However, I won't be buying one, and here's why.
It's not different enough.
Peel back the fancy bevelled exterior, and all you have is an N95 with a few small improvements here and there.
The trouble is, is that because the N95 was so good, and relatively speaking so far ahead of the competition when it was released, is that Nokia actually shot themselves in the foot but having to then design a device to better it, next time around.
They tried with the N96, and failed. Spectacularly.
And now they are going to try with the N86. I don't think the N86 will fail like the N96 did, but I reckon all those who upgrade from devices such as the N82 and the N95 will secretly be a little bit disappointed with the N86.
A new device has to capture your heart. Capture your imagination. You need to be addicted to it 24 hours a day for at least the first month for you to be determined as a geek, and for the device to be determined as one of the greats.
I just don't think the N86 will deliver on this level. We have seen it all before. 2 years ago!
I certainly do not see anything to get the geek in me excited. FP2? Come on. FP2 is just FP1 with the ability to sort it's own internet connection out. 8MP camera? 5MP is enough for the majority.
Yes, I know some of you will bleat that the N86 was never conceived as a N95 upgrade, but to Joe Public, it is.
The N97? Oh, that's different. On so many levels.
The N97 is definitely getting the geek in me excited.
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