Nokia N97 Mini

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9 of 9 Ciao users found the following review helpful

razzda

n97 mini - the good and the bad 02/02/2010

User recommends the product

Advantages look and feel, conectivity, maps, the music player
Disadvantages touch resistive screen, lack of stylus, crammes QWERTY keyboard

I upgraded from n85 1 month ago. I didn't quite have a good reason, n85 is a good phone, however I guess it was the hype that drove me to change it and the touch experience. I was doubtful for a while, considering the rather bad reviews of the predecessor n97, so I couldn't make my mind between n97 mini and xperia 2. I eventually decided to give mini a try, as xperia 2 didn't launch in time and it turned out to be significantly more expensive. there are good parts and bad parts of n97 mini. except for the touch screen, I was right - there isn't much improvement over older n series phones ... more
34 of 34 Ciao users found the following review helpful

robinbarfield

Member since 19/10/2010

Reviews written: 34

The Overreach of the Humble Phone 09/07/2012

User doesn't recommend the product

Advantages Makes calls and sends texts
Disadvantages Even that can be hard sometimes

My problem is that I need a phone that makes calls and sends texts, but when I look on my providers website for a suitable handset, I'm enticed by fancy phones which promise to do everything for you. These handsets inevitably fail me and are never strong enough to withstand a lifetime in my pocket. With weeks something tends to go wrong and I'm left with the limp shell of a device and some hold music in my ears as I try and sort it all out. Well, I did the same again with my latest phone and I've regretted it ever since! Touchscreen, ooh, yes please! Internet access, that sounds fun. Full ... more
21 of 21 Ciao users found the following review helpful

frostbyte

Member since 01/09/2009

Reviews written: 7

Excellent in part, flawed in others 02/12/2009

User recommends the product

Advantages Stylist, Excellent facebook integration
Disadvantages Full charge can easily be run down in a day, Weak email client

My personal experience to this phone is framed in the context that I'm a Mac user coming from the iPhone 3G. I've own both the original iPhone and the 3G models, however I've become a bit bored with the iPhone interface over the past 2 years. My contract was coming up for renewal and the 3GS's promise of everything the same but just a bit fasters didn't really get me excited. With that I planned my affair with Nokia. I fired off an email to Apple; "Dear Steve Jobs, I think we should see other phones. It's not you, it's me." Style I personally like things not just to function well but to look ... more
7 of 7 Ciao users found the following review helpful

phia2000

The not-so-mini N97 with so many functions and apps 23/02/2010

User recommends the product

Advantages Has everything you need in a phone + more
Disadvantages Can be awkward using the touchscreen. Needs concentration

I have this phone on contract for £25 a month with inclusive minutes and messages - if I wanted to add things like the internet then I would have to pay more per month, however as it has WIFI I can use the internet in my own home for free by using my own connection. When I first got it I paid £10 but if you're buying it outright it was around £300! Ill get the boring technical mumbo-jumbo out of the way first. The dimensions of the Nokia N97 mini - as I'm sure you are all dying to know are 113 x 52.5 x 14.2mm and it weighs 138g. It has a 3.2" screen, stand by time of up to 320 hours and talk ... more
16 of 16 Ciao users found the following review helpful

KayleighMcharris

Member since 27/08/2012

Reviews written: 53

Great features, lots of problems! 13/09/2012

User recommends the product

Advantages Outstanding camera, great variety of features
Disadvantages a fair lot of problems

This was my previous phone and I must say that in many ways I miss it dearly, however I can also say there are some aspects of the Nokia N97 mini that I certainly do not miss one bit. The reason I chose to purchase this model at the time was purely because of the qwerty keypad and the fact that it was one of the only models available on my budgeted contract with a sliding screen and a qwerty. I could go on and on about this phone because there is so much to talk about but I'll try keeping to the most important. PRICE When I had this phone I was on contract and paid just over £20 a month, that ... more
6 of 6 Ciao users found the following review helpful

Dancpc84

Nokia N97 Mini - Good Little Try 06/03/2010

User recommends the product

Advantages Qwerty Keyboard, Easy to use and Nice look
Disadvantages Apps, Camera Light and Battery Life

The Nokia N97 Mini is an improvement on the N97. The Keyboard The qwerty keyboard is easy to use and navigate for the capitals and grammar functions. Although users with larger hands and fingers may find it difficult to use as the keys are quite small and a few buttons could be pressed at once. You can also use an onscreen keyboard which is easy to use but requires you to press the same key a few times for certain letters or symbols. The Home Screen The home screen can be edited to show the applications you choose. This allows you to have a few at once which you may require such as the clock ... more
1 of 1 Ciao users found the following review helpful

mejgreen

Is the Nokia N97 mini for you? 07/03/2010

User recommends the product

Advantages Looks great, Easy to use, Great range of features and apps
Disadvantages Malfunctioning widgets, occasional freezing online

I have recently bought the Nokia N97 mini on contract and I have rather mixed feelings about the phone. It is the first N-series phone to use touch-screen which works absolutely brilliantly as this was one of my concerns. It is fairly easy to navigate your way around the phone and the symbols are of a decent size so that you don't end up mashing 3 programmes at the same time and confusing the phone. It has great multimedia capabilities, in particular the music and video playback on the phone is fantastic, and the little optional extras available such as portable speakers make it a little ... more
1 of 1 Ciao users found the following review helpful

SonicSyncretic

Nokia N97 Mini Mobile Phone 25/01/2011

User recommends the product

Advantages Versatility, Camera Quality, Social Networking
Disadvantages Average Battery life

The N97 Mini is a neatly compact phone, packed full of features and applications that target everyone across a wide range. Email, 5mp Camera, Social Networking, Sat Nav, WiFi, Music & Video, Online media sharing... the list goes on. As a phone, I found that this has decent battery life, great signal reception, very clear audio quality Camera-wise the 5mp carl zeis set-up gives brilliantly clear focussing in the right lights, and a great depth of colour can be obtained in natural light. unfortunately when using the flash, pictures can often come out with a yellow-ish tint if when capturing ... more
4 of 8 Ciao users found the following review helpful

claire_2812

Wow! What a phone! 31/03/2010

User recommends the product

Advantages Size and durability!
Disadvantages Battery!

It is simply a great phone!!!! For some people it might take a little getting used, but given the range of features that is hardly surprising!! It's jam packed!! The QWERTY keyboard is allowing me to type text in a fraction of the time it used to take me , this also makes internet usage so much easier! The music sound quality is good and very easy to use! The internet function is amazing!!! Touch screen is so responsive compared to other phones on the market! Lots of accessories for this phone are available too, from covers to touch screen pens! Downsides? Not many to be honest! Battery life ... more
1 of 4 Ciao users found the following review helpful

lulabelle28

Top-notch mobile 04/08/2010

User recommends the product

Advantages Ability to switch between touch screen and qwerty keyboard.
Disadvantages Battery life and freezing issues.

What a phone! After reading some rather disheartening reviews i was a bit worried as I had already pre-ordered it as a free upgrade on my contract but I have to say all these reviews in my mind did not do this piece of equipment justice. Its very light and is a perfect size for fitting in your bag or pocket. The ability to switch between the touch screen and qwerty keyboard is a brilliant feature. Being a bit rough with my equipment I have dropped it several times. However as of yet i have only ended up with a tiny mark in the top corner. It has excellent features working on Nokia's Ovi system ... more