Nokia keeps getting better at making devices that will intrigue non-Nokia users, but it still has a few ways to go. You would really need to be a Nokia enthusiast to pick up one of their expensive, custom devices. The Nokia N97 Mini falls into that category.

CNET reviewed the device and said, “The Nokia N97 Mini improves on the design of the N97 with a smaller size and a more solid construction. Performance is also better and you now get free voice-guided navigation via Ovi Maps. The smartphone continues to offer a full range of wireless options, e-mail capabilities, and a 5-megapixel camera.”

Despite the positives, Nokia repeated some of its mistakes that left CNET unsatisfied. “The user interface still has inconsistencies, making the phone frustrating and confusing to use. The phone’s Web browser is a bit clunky to navigate and there’s limited support for video codecs.”

In conclusion, “The Nokia N97 Mini is a more stable and better designed device than the bigger N97, but its Achilles’ heel remains as the confusing user interface keeps it behind today’s leading touch-screen smartphones.”