Still, considering the quick software operation and consistently detailed imagery on offer from the N9, we'd say Nokia is on to a winner here.

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And honestly, as much as we lust after that supposedly leaked N9 MeeGo slider, we'd rather see Nokia slip the introduction than blow what could be its last, best chance to crack the US smartphone market.

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We'd pick it over Nokia Here in most cases, and usually Apple Maps.

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These markets are currently the preserve of Nokia and Ericsson, and they'd like to keep it that way.

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We'd like to officially thank Nokia for the slow pitch, providing us with month and months of fodder.

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He'd adapted the app for iPhones and Nokia Corp.

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