So that’d simplify the designations. This would easily define the N97 as an NLt5. This means

A) Since its an N model ending in 5, it has a widescreen and a 5 mp Carl Zeiss camera.
B) Since it has an L, it is a landscape slider. I didn’t include the QWERTY designation because its form factor implies it.
c) Since it has the “t” designation, it is a touchscreen.

This naming system gives alot of information users will easily figure out and announced devices’ specs will not be such a mystery like before.

So that’d simplify the designations. This would easily define the N97 as an NLt5. This means

A) Since its an N model ending in 5, it has a widescreen and a 5 mp Carl Zeiss camera.
B) Since it has an L, it is a landscape slider. I didn’t include the QWERTY designation because its form factor implies it.
c) Since it has the “t” designation, it is a touchscreen.

This naming system gives alot of information users will easily figure out and announced devices’ specs will not be such a mystery like before.

I agree with Slick Rick here somewhat. I think names would be better for a majority of the models. I think the flagship QWERTY and T9 models should have a number system, but the numbers should give a clue to the feature set. This is common for alot of high end consumer items. Take the BMW lineup. The first number in the model gives the vehicle chassis size, and the other numbers are hints at the power plant. For instance, BMW has the small 1 and 3 series, with the 328 having a 2.8 liter straight six cylinder engine, hence 328. All models with an M prefix refer to the motorsport racing version of a particular chassis with a no compromise powerplant, and the X prefix models are the SUV/offroad models.

Nokia has to come up with a class for keypad type, full touchscreens without keypads, aspect ratio, camera types, and form factor. You should be able to read the model number and begin lusting immediately. Here’s an example I’d come up with:

KEYPAD:
T- Touchscreen
Q- QWERTY
A- T9

ASPECT RATIO:
W- Widescreen
C- Classic 4:3

CAMERA TYPE:
CZ- Carl Zeiss

FORM FACTOR:
Ta- Tablet
Cl- Clamshell
LS- Landscape Slider
PS- Portrait Slider

So the N97 could be called the LS CZ5 W T/Q, which I know is long, but it could be simplified. I like knowing what to expect, and right now, the naming system isn’t giving any clues except that if it starts in N9x, it will be referred to as the flagship.

I agree with Slick Rick here somewhat. I think names would be better for a majority of the models. I think the flagship QWERTY and T9 models should have a number system, but the numbers should give a clue to the feature set. This is common for alot of high end consumer items. Take the BMW lineup. The first number in the model gives the vehicle chassis size, and the other numbers are hints at the power plant. For instance, BMW has the small 1 and 3 series, with the 328 having a 2.8 liter straight six cylinder engine, hence 328. All models with an M prefix refer to the motorsport racing version of a particular chassis with a no compromise powerplant, and the X prefix models are the SUV/offroad models.

Nokia has to come up with a class for keypad type, full touchscreens without keypads, aspect ratio, camera types, and form factor. You should be able to read the model number and begin lusting immediately. Here’s an example I’d come up with:

KEYPAD:
T- Touchscreen
Q- QWERTY
A- T9

ASPECT RATIO:
W- Widescreen
C- Classic 4:3

CAMERA TYPE:
CZ- Carl Zeiss

FORM FACTOR:
Ta- Tablet
Cl- Clamshell
LS- Landscape Slider
PS- Portrait Slider

So the N97 could be called the LS CZ5 W T/Q, which I know is long, but it could be simplified. I like knowing what to expect, and right now, the naming system isn’t giving any clues except that if it starts in N9x, it will be referred to as the flagship.

Whereas is model Chedder newer than Gorgonzola? No friggin idea.

They could follow the Ubuntu model and name them alphabetically…

Whereas is model Chedder newer than Gorgonzola? No friggin idea.

They could follow the Ubuntu model and name them alphabetically…

Nokia could have trademarked, not patented, the E99 and the like to fight chinese pirate products like Nokla.

Nokia could have trademarked, not patented, the E99 and the like to fight chinese pirate products like Nokla.