INQ Mini 3G

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 16 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

9
Average:

7
Bad:

0

Pros:

Social networking based mobile phone, low cost.
Very affordable price tag. Seamless Facebook and messaging inbox integration. Easy access to Twitter. Convenient merging of different contacts
Deep Facebook and Windows Live Messenger integration, Twitter support, apps can be updated over the air....

Cons:

Poor battery life, no 3.5mm audio jack.
Poor camera and video quality

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Last revision on August 15, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Social networking based mobile phone, low cost
Very affordable price tag. Seamless Facebook and messaging inbox integration. Easy access to Twitter. Convenient merging of different contacts
Deep Facebook and Windows Live Messenger integration, Twitter support, apps can be updated over the air

Reviewers Didn't Like

Poor battery life, no 3.5mm audio jack
Poor camera and video quality
Lags in user interface, no push Twitter notificationsLook and Feel

Expert reviews and ratings

This candy bar phone is made out of plastic and sports a black fascia and red back cover. The unit is small, fits in your pocket, and feels very solid. Users can find the switcher and camera buttons on the right side of the unit, while the volume...

By Smarthouse on February 25, 2010

The INQ Mini 3G is a well-built and able phone. If you’re looking for the social networking functionality of a smartphone on a budget, look no further. INQ Mini 3G is tagged with INQ Mini 3G, INQ and Facebook. Select a tag (INQ Mini 3G, for...

By 5FWD on February 08, 2010

Sporting a funky, small design and social networking features this phone is a great choice for both the young and young at heart. Editors’ rating:...

By ZDNet Australia on December 10, 2009

3’s INQ Mini 3G mobile phone is far from perfect, but it represents decent value for money. Multimedia features aren’t up to scratch and there are limitations at this price point, but the integration of social-networking features,...

By Good Gear Guide on November 26, 2009

You can't expect a perfect phone at this price, but the INQ Mini 3G will appeal to people on the go who need a cheap fix for their social-networking habit...

By CNET UK on November 16, 2009

The INQ Mini 3G is one of the very best phones availableat its price point. It’s got a robust, fairly attractive body and a screen that trumps almost every other handset available at the price. However, you’ll need to sign up for some Mobile...

By What Mobile on November 06, 2009

INQ is following up the success of its INQ1 'Facebook' phone by releasing an even cheaper model, the INQ Mini 3G, which packs in more technology.The INQ Mini 3G only costs £59.99, but has Twitter, Facebook, Skype and Windows Messenger all...

By TechRadar on October 29, 2009

For those who want a compact and affordable phone, which offers the integration of the major social networks, then the INQ Mini 3G is well worth a look. But do try the keyboard as we found this the most annoying aspect of the deviceKey specs2...

By Pocket-lint on October 29, 2009

INQ is a relatively new company dedicated to making inexpensive feature phones that have smartphone-like levels of integration with stuff you actually care about, like your social life.We tested the company's first phone, the Facebook-centric INQ...

By Wired UK on October 28, 2009

This new mobile phone's form factor is that of a candy bar design, which adds to the existing family of the INQ1 slider model. Now they're only missing a flip/clamshell handset and full touch screen phone which could very well be on the horizon....

By The Inquirer on October 12, 2009

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