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Nokia N79

Nokia N79
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alaScore 85

440 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 440 reviews of Nokia N79. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Comments about the design and performance are overall positive. The portability and size are also mentioned favorably. Some have doubts about the sound and reception. Views are divided on the battery.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Nokia N79 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Nokia N79

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of Nokia N79 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. People are impressed by the camera.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Nokia N79

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 23 user reviews of Nokia N79 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Opinions about the durability and camera are on the whole positive. The battery and portability are also appreciated. Views are divided on the performance. There are some negative reviews about the reliability and price.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Nokia N79

 

Nokia's N79 looks good if you prefer a conventional handset that doesn't skimp on features.

May, 2011
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Expert review by : Tech staff (techradar.com)

Nokia N79 review

 

Nokia impresses with a slick and stylish mobile phone

5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss lens ; 16m colour screen ; A-GPS with Nokia Maps, 4GB microSD card with maps and tunes ; FM radio transmitter ; 'smart' covers ; Wi-Fi ; HSDPA connectivity ; Good quality music player ; 3.5mm headphone socket ; S60...

Awkward keypad ; Small internal memory

Smaller slicker and better featured upgrade to the N78, with swappable covers too

Dec, 2008
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Expert review by : Rachel Day (pocket-lint.com)

Nokia N79

 

Packed to the rafters with everything you'd expect on a high-end device, the Nokia N79 is an impressive offering. As you'd find on a high-end device, there's GPS (with Nokia Maps preinstalled), the N-Gage gaming interface, Wi-Fi, HSDPA, TV out and an...

A fully featured mobile in all aspects

Cheap build quality with quirky keys

One quirky feature now popping up on most Nokia handsets is the slide keypad lock switch. Although in theory this seems like a good idea because you can choose when to lock the device, it’s something that’s easily forgotten. In fact, it’s so...

Dec, 2008
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Expert review by : Editorial Team (recombu.com)

Nokia N79 Review

 

The Nokia N79 is a feature-packed phone with an old school twist -- exchangeable covers. The N79 is available for free from £25 per month.What we likeTaking exchangeable covers a step further, the N79…

Jan, 2009
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Expert review by : Mobile Fone Reviews (mobilefonereviews.co.uk)

Nokia N79

 

The Nokia N79 is of a solid bar shape design that comes available in a choice of different coloured options. This mobile is packed of superb features and functions that will cater for most users. There is a fantastic 5 mega-pixel camera feature on the...

Sep, 2008
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Expert review by : By Nicole Kobie (knowyourcell.com)

Nokia N79 review

 

We review the Nokia N79 – a great party phone for social types from the Nseries multimedia lineup

Awesome camera ; Good looking ; Decent price ; User-friendly features

Difficult navigation ; No Qwerty keyboard

The Nokia N79 is certainly a handset for socialties. It may not feature all the hottest features, but it certainly does well

Nov, 2009
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Expert review by (itreviews.co.uk)

Nokia - N79

 

The N series from Nokia includes a number of very high end, all singing, all dancing phones. The N79 is a little more sedate than that, with a solid set of specifications which don't quite approach ...

There is a lot packed into the N79 and it is encased in a neat and tidy phone that is easy to carry around. If you don't want the latest touchscreen technology, then the N79 has a lot to offer.

Jun, 2009
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Expert review by : Tracy and Matt's Blog (tracyandmatt.co.uk)

Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte Review

 

Overall I feel that my conclusion would be very different if at this point I could tell you that the Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte comes with all the features and functions listed in the review and cost only £250 however I can't and for that reason you may be...

Apr, 2009
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Expert review by : Mike Joubert (techsmart.co.za)

Nokia N79 Active

 

A-GPS tracking and a new version of the Nokia Sports Tracker application - available simultaneously with first shipments of the device - spur you to record and publish your favourite routes and fitness data online.

The included app. And accessories make this the ideal active device, enhanced by its connectivity options.

The AGPS has some trouble connecting and the Sports Tracker app crashes on occasion.

Apr, 2009
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Expert review by : Dave Oliver (reghardware.co.uk)

Nokia N79 smartphone

 

Nokia's smallest N-series phone yet packs in 5Mp camera, A-GPS, N-Gage gaming and an FM transmitter.

The N79 seems to have followed the N78 with almost indecent haste, which is sure to irritate some, but the advantages are obvious - 5 megapixel camera, increased memory and battery life, plus N-Gage games. It's well worth getting, but if you take the...

Jan, 2009
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