There are a few N96 reviews kicking around the net, which are all worth a read. I have had some time using one, a Vodafone branded device. And I do like it, the feature set is top of the tree and it just feels good in the hand. But, if I had to buy one, right now I would not. This phone is slow, slow, slow. Horribly so. I cannot emphasise how annoying it is. The time it takes the camera to load is frustrating, menu navigation is awkward, you press a button and the reaction is virtually non existant. It is not a product I would easily recommend.
In its current state, I won't be looking to purchase this phone just yet.
In its current state, I won't be looking to purchase this phone just yet.