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Reviewer: Syed Ali Raza - Pakistan
Date: 7th Apr 2008

This mobile is very good, like the Nokia n93i.

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Reviewer: Syed Hussain - Banaglore, India
Date: 29th Mar 2008

This phone is really good & very nice to use & also it is useful for recording.

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Reviewer: Pickles - Bhutan
Date: 22nd Mar 2008

This Phone is great & awesome but it would be much cooler if it had a touch screen.

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Reviewer: Richard - Wolverhampton, UK
Date: 7th Feb 2008

Just about the best phone, camera & camcorder in one money can buy. I have had mobile phones since June 1986 yes, they were available then & have seen them evolve from huge bricks that just let you make a phone call into this wonderful piece of equipment. I no longer carry a phone, a camcorder & a digital camera when I travel, I have no need to as this phone does everything these 3 appliances can do, plus a whole lot more.

Even though it has been out (as the N93) since Oct 2006 I still am asked, stopped & pestered by people who want to know all about it & they marvel at its capability.

It's not really technical at all, just read the manual! It synchronises with MS Outlook effortlessly, which is a great help for a busy person, takes great photo's, superb video's, sound from the music player is really excellent (& so easy to use) etc. I could go on all day. Just buy it, you won't be disappointed.

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Reviewer: Jacob - Poland
Date: 26th Jan 2008

I am using it for 2 months now & I love it, I only wish it had bigger screen like N95 8GB, beside that everything is just great.

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Reviewer: Lalinka - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Date: 6th Jan 2008

Really great phone. I got it for my birthday & I love the way people admire it asking if it's a camera or a phone or a video camera. It is a bit big & it's not that great for people who aren't too tech-savvy, but it's the type of phone that will last, & always be in-vogue & definitely keep you occupied with all the cool features. I love this phone!

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Reviewer: Ncontentnokia - Islamabad, Pakistan
Date: 3rd Jan 2008

I may consider this phone as mini notebook. A lot of cool capabilities. According to Mobile phone market this is one of best product from Nokia.

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Reviewer: Heiko - Namibia
Date: 24th Dec 2007

This is the phone to get!

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Reviewer: Susie - UK
Date: 23rd Dec 2007

I hate it. I really do. I paid a penny under £500 for it because I wanted a really good camera, & I find it impossible to get to grips with.

It's bigger & chunkier than is useful, clunky to carry around even in a bag, a real nuisance in a pocket.

The lens cap is destined to get lost very quickly unless you tie it on with thread, & it's a pain when you want to take a photo in a hurry, which I see as being almost the entire point of a camera phone.

It's a phone for people who're very relaxed with technology, I am 54 & the dratted thing has me totally intimidated. I can't even get the text functions to work properly: it won't change from lower case to all upper, for instance, when I want it to.

It came with a cable to transfer photo's etc to my PC. & for the life of me I cannot see how the connection on the cable could possibly fit this phone. (Did I get the wrong cable, or am I a complete muppet who's missing something very obvious, I wonder? ).

I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who isn't 110% techie.

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Reviewer: Senthil Kumar A - Suffolk, UK
Date: 22nd Dec 2007

Simply amazing design from Nokia. The N93i rocks.

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Reviewer: Lauren - Wales, UK
Date: 19th Dec 2007

THIS PHONE IS WAY TOO BIG. & I HATE the DESIGN.

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Reviewer: Yobi - Canada
Date: 22nd Nov 2007

I love this phone, it's so sleek, just bought it & can't wait to get it, wow, greatest features & specifications ever!

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Reviewer: Vishal Manhas - Cardiff, UK
Date: 6th Nov 2007

The picture quality is very good & I like it's looks very much.

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Reviewer: Ia - London, UK
Date: 4th Nov 2007

I purchased this mobile phone in early September & it is by far the coolest mobile I have ever owned. I have previously used Nokia 6230i, N70, N95, T-Mobile MDA Vario (1, 2, & 3), amongst others. Although PDA phones have far more features & certainly make you more productive (especially with a data plan), this phone excels in its usability. It has received unfair criticism in two areas. Firstly, its size has been of some concern, & it is true it is quite bulky & is visible in a trouser or blouse pocket. However, in an inside jacket pocket it would be perfectly discreet. Personally I find the design quite attractive, & although it is big, it doesn't look bad because of it. Very few high street mobile phone shops have chosen to offer this model, so commercially this phone is dead on arrival, which is a shame because a dozen lousy LG & Motorola's are stocked in abundance, & one of only a handful of mobile phones with an optical camera zoom is not given as an option.

The Internet is the best place to track it down. This phone looks like a luxury item, & being packed with great features makes it more than eye candy. The camera is exceptionally good, certainly for casual use (Camera phone users aren't used by pros anyway, & there is no phone on the market to compete with a dedicated model). Some have claimed in other reviews that the camera has been downgraded on the N93i from the previous model. This may be true, because the images & video appear a little soft, but there was awful on the original n93, so you have got to live with one type of problem at least, & on this model, the images appear fine & the video is great, whilst artefacts have been reduced. The optical zoom allows you to close in on a subject at full resolution, & the results are normally good. The flash on the camera is not strong enough & the further away a subject is, the less likely it is for the image to be illuminated. Generally the N93i camera's video/photos appear quite dark. By comparison, the N95 does not have this problem.

In spite of this, using the camera is more enjoyable & since the phone has to be swivelled to access the camera & shoot video, it automatically gets you to think of image composition & orientation of subjects to be photographed. It is a lot of fun twisting & turning the phone, reviewing footage on its bright & colourful screen. The phone could be used in laptop mode (where the screen rests on the edge of the key pad), & it is great for video calling. You can put the phone in laptop mode, & put the phone before you on a table or something & enjoy a conversation. You can also store films on the memory card, & the playback is impressive (depending on the type of format/encoding used). Movies could be viewed comfortably in the laptop mode as you can put the phone down & just watch. Many phones (even those with multimedia in mind) cannot be used for comfortable viewing because either you must keep the device in your hand, or use a stand. This phone has no problems.

I recently got the N95 8GB edition which looks a lot better than the standard N95, & although it has 8GB of memory built in, I found it annoying that they took out the memory card expansion slot. The reason for this is that in the future larger capacity cards may be produced & if you're deluxe N95 is only limited to an 8GB memory card, it would not be adequate. The N93i keeps the memory card slot, & as long as the gods of flash memory keep delivering higher capacity cards this phone will become more useful. For now, a 4GB memory card should be sufficient, & a 1GB card is included too. Running on Symbian, additional applications could be added, but to be honest this phone is best for making calls, using the multimedia features & playing around with. I wouldn't recommend this for business-style use (or any other multimedia cased phone from Sony, Apple etc) because you could get Windows based phones which are a lot easier to use.

They are, however, not as much fun to use. Touch screen based phones may have great features for increasing your productivity (& even multimedia), they are not as much fun. This is sort of like a toy. As a device it encourages experimentation, & has so many key features that it will be useful for many years to come. Even web browsing using Wi-Fi or a 3G connection is a breeze. However, again, anything that involves typing is best done on devices with full QWERTY keyboards. Maybe a Bluetooth connected mini keyboard should be considered if you intend to use the phone for typing.

The music player is also well designed & supports the most popular formats. You can have your own equaliser presets stored on the device. A standard earphone jack would have been welcome, but as it is, you have to plug in the propriety earphones supplied, which are OK. There is a peripheral available that lets you to plug in other earphones, but it may add a little bulk to the beast. When you finish directing your masterpiece, chill out to some of your tunes, & then watch a film or something. This phone will keep you amused. A phone like this would, even after further developments in technology would be useful because what it is capable of are some of the things you won't ever get bored of. It is well designed & constructed & is very user friendly. The keypad needs a little getting used to, but you will learn how to get responses out of it.

This device comes highly recommended, & at the time of writing, I have sampled many recent phones, the latest two being, the T-Mobile MDA Vario 3 & the Nokia N95-2 (8GB edition), my current phone. Whilst both these devices are effective in what they do, I still prefer the look, feel & usability of the Nokia N93i. I personally need to choose something that is well designed, fun to use & quite sophisticated. This phone can hit all the marks. It will impress the fashion conscious amongst phone users, & would also suit people who use it for business (although if a lot of data entry is part of your work, then this may take you a long time). As a student who writes essays on my phone, this device cannot be used for such purposes, simply because you must push every key about four times to type a single letter (as in all numeric keypad mobiles).

It comes recommended in any case.

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Reviewer: Maps - Kenya
Date: 30th Oct 2007

I just got this phone today, this phone is just too good, can't keep my hands off it! Try it.

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Reviewer: Wrangler - Sparti, Greece
Date: 30th Oct 2007

The best of the best.

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Reviewer: Ashley Macer - Cheam , Surrey, UK
Date: 23rd Oct 2007

Very good phone, incredible features. Only problem is that it is a bit big & bulky which is very disappointing. Other than that good!

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Reviewer: Gordon - UK
Date: 17th Oct 2007

Guys this phone is super, best camera. Good style & sweet Smartphone. I bought mine the 1st week it was released. If you Want something different, something that is packed full of features (facebook on your phone - great), something that no-one else has (you won't see this 'free' on contract for a long while) then go for this.

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Reviewer: Eamonn Nugent - Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK
Date: 11th Oct 2007

This phone is brilliant! I've had my N93i since July '07 & it's the WOW factor. People certainly notice it. I took it on holiday to the Canary Islands & it produced excellent photos & holiday video footage. The only issue I have is lately the battery life has been rather poor.

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Reviewer: Marvis - Victoria, Seychelles
Date: 24th Sep 2007

Guys this phone is super, best camera. Good style & sweet Smartphone. I bought mine the 1st week it was released.

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Reviewer: Mike Dabo - Malabo, Equatorial Guinea
Date: 31st Aug 2007

IMPORTED MINE FROM NIGERIA, REALLY GREAT PHONE. I AM AMONGST LESS THAN 20 PEOPLE WHO USE IT IN THIS COUNTRY. I SHOW IT OFF PROUDLY & IT SURE EARNS ME A LOT OF RESPECT.CHEAPER IN NIGERIA THAN the UK.

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Reviewer: Simon Fong - Manchester, UK
Date: 31st Aug 2007

I am a big mobile fan, I had a various before this, P910, K800i, etc. I had the N93 & took it back after a week - too large & ugly, but great features.

I promised I would get the 'updated' version when it came out - one year later - here it is!

It's still quite large, but it's gorgeous, it has the greatest 'wow' factor of any phone on the market. People compare this to the N95, & yes, the N95 is a bit faster, & has more features, but its flimsy feeling & frankly boring (the N93i looks & feels sturdy & expensive).

Want something different? Want something that is packed full of features (facebook on your phone - great), want something that no-one else has (you won't see this 'free' on contract for a long while) then go for this.

On a side note, people have said it crashes, don't flash upgrade it, etc. Mine has not - updated it perfectly, the videos that this phone does are second to none, the music is clear, the screen (watching films on this is a joy) is sharp. Get one - you won't be disappointed.

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Reviewer: George B - UK
Date: 28th Aug 2007

I am thinking of swapping my N73 for an N93i do you think it's a good idea & can I get it one Vodafone?

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Reviewer: Richard - UK
Date: 23rd Aug 2007

After 2 days of use, the phone froze & would not then turn on at all. Nokia have had it back for 5 weeks & cannot repair it. They cannot replace it either because they have no stock. DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE IF YOU NEED A PHONE, COS Nokia SEEM TO BE A COMPLETE WASTE OF TIME. THEY SELL A PHONE FOR NEARLY £500 WHICH IS PRONE TO SERIOUS FAULTS & THEY DO NOT STAND BY THEIR PRODUCT.

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Reviewer: Student Doctor - Malaysia
Date: 22nd Aug 2007

I am a student & have this phone, it's great.

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Reviewer: Gunz - Indonesia
Date: 7th Aug 2007

Great phone.

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Reviewer: Daymo - England, UK
Date: 31st Jul 2007

Bought this phone in May after wanting it for ages. I love the design of the phone & don't have a problem with the size at all. Camera & video are of a very high-resolution & don't mind the size then this phone is a must :O)

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Reviewer: George - UK
Date: 24th Jul 2007

Looks like an amazing phone, Have wanted to get one for ages. Rather expensive. But now am considering getting a N76. Could someone tell me which phone would be better to have?

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Reviewer: Caroline Jomihonaikai - Clapham, UK
Date: 17th Jul 2007

Great phone 4 anyone.

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Reviewer: Cb Hh - Pakistan
Date: 25th Jun 2007

Good phone.

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Reviewer: Stephen - Cheshunt, UK
Date: 13th Jun 2007

Hey guys need to know about battery, sending messages, taking photos, music player, what are they like? Please someone write back!

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Reviewer: Chiyesu Kalaba - Zambia
Date: 3rd Jun 2007

This is the best phone I have ever come across!

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Reviewer: Rog - UK
Date: 31st May 2007

Had this phone for 11 months now, I just can't live without it.

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Reviewer: Sum - Australia
Date: 28th May 2007

It is the best phone its 'nang woooow' that was my first impression of the phone.

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Reviewer: Richard - Portsmouth, UK
Date: 22nd May 2007

Far too big. Don't get this phone it's bigger than my house (only kidding), get an u600 because its faster more advanced & better looking.

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Reviewer: Arnoldas - Dublin, Ireland
Date: 25th Apr 2007

Great phone, it is coming in 1 week.

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Reviewer: Nick - Cambridge, UK
Date: 15th Apr 2007

Had this Phone a week now & I just can't leave it alone, a truly superb phone packed with great features & the looks you get from friends when you go to take a photo/video is a joy.

I am trying to think of something bad to say about it but I just can't yes its bigger than most of today's models but so what its about time makers started building a great design like it was a fine sports car instead of trying to get them to look & feel like credit cards.

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Reviewer: Sreeshanth - Kerala, India
Date: 11th Apr 2007

The phone is good if you are looking for a camera good quality pictures, but it's very difficult to use &, doesn't support stereo Bluetooth head set, no value for money at all.

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Reviewer: Neermal - London, UK
Date: 27th Mar 2007

Look Like I am buying this phone then =) Not 1 bad comment.

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Reviewer: Dave - Lincoln, UK
Date: 11th Mar 2007

A great phone, one the best mobile phones I have had great style & easy to use, slimmer then the n93, I like the style of the front of the phone, the only one thing I was disappointing was the case for the phone.

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Reviewer: Sheila - New Zealand
Date: 10th Mar 2007

It is a very cool & fashionable phone.

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Reviewer: Rob - UK
Date: 4th Mar 2007

Good design & very easy to use.

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Reviewer: Usman Idrees - Lahore, Pakistan
Date: 23rd Feb 2007

The best ever Nokia N series. Cool looks stylish and powerful features like WLAN & Wi-Fi but no UMTS like P990i. But it's OK. Never hanged, excellent DVD like video like its predecessor but now has TV output. Nokia put this phone on the top. But remember expensive TOY and have to keep very secure. 100% Recommended.

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Reviewer: Jo - UK
Date: 27th Jan 2007

Best phone in the world (I got mine imported from china) easy to use great features. I highly recommend this phone (it's the best phone in the N series!)



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