Hi Eleanor, well all I can say is that last week my friend showed me her N86...and the keypad is nothing like the N96. I had an N96 and currently own the N85, which is the same keypad, basically 4 horizontal strips. The N86 that I saw last week had very prominent raised buttons on the keypad, not a smooth strip. So, I find it puzzling why people are saying they're the same, because they're not. I appreciate that the style of keypad is a big issue for some users, but like Hussain, I don't think it should be a deal breaker, cheers Steve. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eleanor Burke" <eleanorburke@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2010 11:46 PM Subject: [talks-uk] Re: N86 FINAL DECISIONIt is personal preference then. I would certainly agree with Hussein. While I do not own an N 86 I did go to a store to have a look at one when they first came out and I did not like the number pad at all as it actually reminded me of the N 96 and I certainly got those fatiguing signs whensending text messages which I could write very quickly. Do not get the same problem with N 95.
-original message- Subject: [talks-uk] Re: N86 FINAL DECISION From: "Steve Nutt" <steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Date: 24/04/2010 9:44 pm Hi Hussein, I completely disagree about the keys. I have an N95 here too, and the keys are more prominent on the N86, they are larger, or they feel it to me, and one can text with great speed. All the best Steve -----Original Message----- From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Hussein Patwa Sent: Thursday 22 April 2010 19:10 To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [talks-uk] Re: N86 FINAL DECISION Hi Steve, I think Carol was referring to the keypad, which is indeed flatter than that on both the N95 8GB and N95 original. The keys are larger and flatter, being more oval shaped rather than the thin strip keys on the N95. This can be more difficult to handle and a strain on the wrist, but I wouldn't say it's a deal breaker. I love my N86 and it's even better after the most recent firmware update to v30. I'm happy to assist with any N86 queries as I become ever more familiar with it. All the best, _______________________________________ Have a pleasant day, Kind Regards and Best Wishes, Hussein. Hussein Patwa Tel: 0789 47 595 62 (UK) Tel: +44 (0)122 4433 954 (SIP) Twitter: www.twitter.com/hussein_patwa Skype: patwaspotterfan2 GoogleTalk: thewanderingwriter Web: www.patwanet.co.uk My Blog: http://patwaspotterfan.livejournal.com Find me on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=510013486 -----Original Message----- From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Steve Nutt Sent: 22 April 2010 15:00 To: talks-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [talks-uk] Re: N86 FINAL DECISION Hi Carol, Are we talking about the same phone here? The N86 is far from flat, and better than your N95 in fact. All the best Steve -----Original Message----- From: talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:talks-uk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Carol Pearson Sent: Thursday 22 April 2010 14:41 To: Talks UK Subject: [talks-uk] N86 FINAL DECISION Hi all, I'm really trying to make a final decision as to whether to upgrade my N95 original to N86. I don't at present need OCR, but could ... However, I know that people are saying the keys are much flatter on the N86 and this is a little concerning to me, since I really loved the feel of the more prominent keys on the old Nokia 6630. I'm therefore wondering if anyone lives in the Reading area with an N86 I could take a look at, since I don't seem to be finding one available in any shops. I appreciate this is a long shot and not really altogether Talks related ... but please spare me this once and I won't prolong the thread. You only need to reply personally to me if you think I can see your N86 without travelling too far. Thanks! -- Carol carol.pearson29@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx On Twitter: http://twitter.com/songbird49a __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4997 (20100403) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com __________ Information from ESET Smart Security, version of virus signature database 4997 (20100403) __________ The message was checked by ESET Smart Security. http://www.eset.com
