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29 November 2009, 05:35 PM
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Best N97 mini deals
I'm thinking of getting the missus a new phone for christmas, and know she like the n97 mini....
Anyone know of any good deals out there at the moment where the phone is free...or nearly free?
Doesn't have to have tons of free minutes or texts, but would like free internet for it.
Cheers
Anyone know of any good deals out there at the moment where the phone is free...or nearly free?
Doesn't have to have tons of free minutes or texts, but would like free internet for it.
Cheers
29 November 2009, 05:52 PM
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29 November 2009, 06:06 PM
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Thanks, will check that out.
Has anyone ever got the 'Free X-Box' type deals? Are they a bit of a scam really? And you pay more overall per month etc?
Has anyone ever got the 'Free X-Box' type deals? Are they a bit of a scam really? And you pay more overall per month etc?
29 November 2009, 10:28 PM
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I was actually looking to get an N97 in Dec. Looked at the specs of the mini and normal, and think I would actually go for the normal one. Although the issues above do worry me a little.
What sort of problems have you had ?
What sort of problems have you had ?
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30 November 2009, 05:27 PM
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I was just going to get her the mini due to it being slightly smaller, and in theory any problems software wise should have been ironed out.
Is it me, or do a lot of the deals not show if they have free internet on them?
Is it me, or do a lot of the deals not show if they have free internet on them?
30 November 2009, 05:43 PM
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As for the handsets...
N97 (standard)
Dimensions 117.2 x 55.3 x 15.9 mm, 88 cc
Weight 150 g
Internal 32 GB storage, 128 MB RAM
Card slot microSD, up to 16GB
Stand-by Up to 432 h (2G) / 408 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 9 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 6 h (3G)
Music play Up to 40 h
N97 mini
Dimensions 113 x 52.5 x 14.2 mm, 75 cc
Weight 138 g
Internal 8 GB storage, 128 MB RAM
Card slot microSD, up to 16GB
Stand-by Up to 320 h (2G) / 310 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 7 h 10 min (2G) / Up to 6 h (3G)
Music play Up to 32 h
Compare phones - GSMArena.com
PS both listed to now be running OS Symbian OS v9.4, Series 60 rel. 5
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30 November 2009, 05:49 PM
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lol, to be honest, the mini does seem worse if anything doesn't it!! I do like the look of it more though......
Is there any out and out advantage of the mini over the normal one? Not too fussed about the internal storage really.
Is there any out and out advantage of the mini over the normal one? Not too fussed about the internal storage really.
30 November 2009, 06:04 PM
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The few mm's in it, im not overly convinced by the mini. But that said, there are only a few mm in it between my old and new Berry and that makes a noticable difference.
But given the spec differences... I would get the original lol
But given the spec differences... I would get the original lol
30 November 2009, 08:23 PM
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:- Battery life
- Random crashes
- Slow response times on the touch screen
- Apps not installing from the OVI on-line store
- Wireless connection drop outs
- Random GPS not working
- Screen tilt function not working correctly
Updated the software on-line 3 times now, and still not the best Smart phone going. Now looking at something else, possibly a N900 as these are looking good and getting rave reviews
Still sticking to my Nokia N81, apart from the odd reboot on the phone when playing music through the Bluetooth function, this phone has been more reliable
I think Nokia were feeling the preasure of being left behind with the touchscreen phone market being taken by other manufacturers, so rushed out the N97 to try and compete, and failed
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But then again, for mobile phone images, im happy with the 2mp on the 8520 too.
Not sure what I will do about my second line actually, due for renewal next week now. Hmmmm
04 December 2009, 03:27 PM
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Snazy,
What other phones are you considering? I was going to get the mini (well still might) for the missus, and xmas is getting close now so I'm going to have to get a move on.....
Cheers
What other phones are you considering? I was going to get the mini (well still might) for the missus, and xmas is getting close now so I'm going to have to get a move on.....
Cheers
04 December 2009, 03:34 PM
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Motorola DEXT MB220 - Full phone specifications
Getting some brilliant reviews, (and some crap ones) But seems a good all rounder, and what someone like me would use.
Not that I am planning to replace the BB, but like to keep my hand in with other phones out there, so its something to play with and put the other SIM in.
Curious to try out Android, so it makes sense.
Comparing the 2
http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3...&idPhone1=2934
Makes more sense to me to go with the new all singing all dancing, rather than the latest improvement.
That said, like I say, its NOT going to be my main phone, so I can afford to get a phone with some short fallings.
The touchscreen is apparently better, slightly smaller, live widgets..... Just my pick of the bunch at the mo.
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04 December 2009, 04:00 PM
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Cool, thanks for that. I will look in to it.
It would be miles easier letting her pick one to be honest, but it is suppose to be a surprise, lol.
It would be miles easier letting her pick one to be honest, but it is suppose to be a surprise, lol.
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lol, little do you know she is on SN everynight checking up on you 
Why dont you indirectly ask her. Ask for her input on what phone "Dave" should get for his missus. lol
Not that asking women is the done thing, I realise this, but sometimes it saves a lot of hassle.
No doubt she will pick a pink one, which has a secondary camera so can be used as a mirror too lol
Why dont you indirectly ask her. Ask for her input on what phone "Dave" should get for his missus. lol
Not that asking women is the done thing, I realise this, but sometimes it saves a lot of hassle.
No doubt she will pick a pink one, which has a secondary camera so can be used as a mirror too lol
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lol, little do you know she is on SN everynight checking up on you
Why dont you indirectly ask her. Ask for her input on what phone "Dave" should get for his missus. lol
Not that asking women is the done thing, I realise this, but sometimes it saves a lot of hassle.
No doubt she will pick a pink one, which has a secondary camera so can be used as a mirror too lol
Why dont you indirectly ask her. Ask for her input on what phone "Dave" should get for his missus. lol
Not that asking women is the done thing, I realise this, but sometimes it saves a lot of hassle.
No doubt she will pick a pink one, which has a secondary camera so can be used as a mirror too lol
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