Released in November 2009, the Nokia N97 mini offered a more compact version on the original N97, a popular handset in its own right. Rather than excel in one area, the N97 mini provides excellent all round performance. It is now available in an attractive white colour variant.
The N97 Mini measures 113x52.5x14.2mm and weighs in at 138g. The 3.2 inch TFT resistive touch screen is capable of displaying up to 16 million colours at 360x640 pixels ensuring vibrant, clear on screen images and a sharp user interface. A full QWERTY keyboard slides out from behind the screen for efficient text input. An accelerometer is built in which senses when the phone has been tilted and automatically rotates the image on screen accordingly, so it can be viewed in both portrait and landscape forms.
Users are alerted to incoming calls and messages by vibration and ringing, and have the option to utilize MP3 music files as ringtones. A speakerphone is built in allowing hands free communication. This takes advantage of stereo speakers for improved sound quality. A 3.5mm audio jack can accommodate hands free kits as well as headphones for listening to music.
Internal storage is a respectable 8 GB with 128 MB RAM. If users require more storage for media files or other data, the microSD slot can be utilized. By installing a lager memory card, up 16 GB of storage is available. The phonebook includes the useful Photo Call feature whereby a photo is assigned to a number in the phonebook. This is then displayed every time that contact is on the phone.
The N97 Mini has an impressive arsenal of connectivity options. It primary means of connection is via class 32 versions of both GPRS and EDGE. Connection to 3G networks is via HSDPA at speeds of up to 3.6Mbps. Wi-Fi connection allows users to take advantage of local wireless routers for an even faster internet connection. Bluetooth version 2.0 is installed as standard. This allows direct transfer of media files and other data between compatible Bluetooth devices. GPS is included with A-GPS support.
The N97 Mini is equipped with an impressive digital camera boasting 5MP. This operates at a pixel resolution of 2592x1944 pixels and features Carl Zeiss optics, leaving no doubts about the quality of the camera. Included features of this camera are autofocus, dual LED flash and a video light. The popular geo-tagging facility is also present, whereby users can tag the location at which a photo was taken. The camera can also shoot video as an alternative to taking still images. This is in VGA quality at a rate of 30 frames per second.
An impressive media player supports several formats of both music and video files. These can easily be transferred to and from a computer by using the microUSB (v2.0).
A long list of useful extra features accompanies all the above technology. A whole range of users will see the appeal of such a versatile handset. From business users to entertainment fans or simply those who need to stay connected on the go. As well as its impressive functionality, the N97 is an aesthetically pleasing handset. It is available in cherry black, garnet and white, further adding to its appeal.
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