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“I have prior to my 'upgrade' to the N97 mini been...”

written by mrbud on 16/12/2009

I have prior to my 'upgrade' to the N97 mini been using the N95 for around 3 years. I simply havnt found a phone which looks as though I will gain anything by upgrading upto now.

I initially thought the N97 would be the way to go, however after several bad reviews I thought better of it. My phone operator also didnt stock it (Orange). The N97 mini promissed to be so much better and was warmly received by the press.

Having now used it for several weeks I am less than impressed. I am of course comparing my previous experience with the N95. Would I feel different had I not previously had a 'smart phone'. Not sure.

I remember having problems with the N95 originally and had to wait 6 - 10 months before I was happy with it and indeed have only become satisfied with the maps since the Ovi v3 release of it.

The n97 mini has had more than just the memory ripped from it.. I do think what is has is sufficient though. I'm also missing the FM transmitter which I was really happy to read about for the N97. Would mean me having one less thing to have plugged into the car.

The Internet radio is also incompatible with the N97 mini which I used quite a bit on the N95.

Quite a number of applications do not work with the N97 mini which previously worked.

I have found the volume button to suddenly shoot up to the top and continuously beep when answering or making calls from time to time. I also have problems with it locking up. I have to remove the battery.

The screen isnt very responsive. The best feature is the new maps to be honest. It gets a GPS signal very very quick compared to the N95. The interface is still a little clunky though.

I hope (presuming I keep hold of it), it's just a case of software updates as the 95, but i'm not convinced.

Although I have been completely against the Iphone in the past, I'm definately thawing out towards it and thats thanks to the N97 mini! The main reason I stuck with Nokia is the fact I still have 2 yrs left with the maps license, but I may well forfeit it to find a reliable user friendly phone.