Quality of digital zoom in N-82

Currently I use N-93i with optical zoom. Can anyone say how good is the quality of digital zoom especially when shooting videos.
I use my N-93i for lot of video shooting and the feedback on the topic help me take a decision. Conversely should I wait for N-96
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Thanks for the input. The very reason I am still holding on to N-93i is because of its optical zoom. I am aware of a Samsung with 3X optical zoom. Dont want to change brand for obvious reasons and am looking beyond 3x honestly.Seems nothing from Nokia is in the offing.
Again what is disturbing is N-96 is supposed be released with
950 mAH BL-5F, frugal as compared to N-82's 1050 BP-6MT given the fact N-96 hosts a DVB-H a heavy battery drainer.
Message Edited by babdi on 06-Mar-2008 05:01 PM
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