Nokia 8290

11 reviews

Jun, 2024

Positive
usability (5)
price (4)
design (3)
portability (3)
reliability (2)

Negative
durability (3)
screen (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 11 reviews of Nokia 8290. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the reliability and design. The portability and price are also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the screen and durability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Nokia 8290 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 77/100 = Good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Nokia 8290

alaTest has collected and analyzed 9 user reviews of Nokia 8290 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the design and portability. The price and reliability are also appreciated, whereas there are some negative opinions about the screen and durability.

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

Jun, 2024

Expert review by : PhoneArena Team (phonearena.com)

Nokia 8290 Review

The Nokia 8290, GSM 1900 Mhz mobile phone for use in the United States and Canada is a little bigger than the size of a cigarette lighter but packed with features. The phone has been introduced in 2000 and was the smallest phone on the wireless market....

Ultracompact ; Stylish ; Interchangeable faceplates ; Good price ; Infrared ; Customizable

Dial-pad keys are cramped ; No wireless Web access or analog roaming capabilities ; Display problems

Feb, 2002

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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com.au)