| Nokia claim that the Nokia N97 Mini is aimed at the | | | | launch whilst the Garnet edition has not enjoyed the |
| fashion and youth market more than the original N97 | | | | same big roll outs as the other two models being |
| model and we couldn't agree more. This new N-Series | | | | only currently available as a SIM Free phone with no |
| phone is far more pocket friendly than its | | | | network ties. |
| predecessor by slimming down on its overall | | | | There are no more releases planned for the N97 Mini |
| dimensions, screen sized and battery weight the new | | | | as it is now available on all UK networks aside from 3 |
| Nokia N97 Mini now slips easily into your pocket | | | | Mobile which has no plans to launch this little handset |
| without the bulge! | | | | even though they do offer the bigger Nokia N97 |
| Initially released in October last year on Vodafone | | | | model. |
| tariffs the N97 Mini has gone on to be launched on | | | | Competitors to this high-end N-Series phone include |
| Orange, O2, T-Mobile and most recently Virgin Mobile | | | | the likes of the Nokia N900 which although uses a |
| as well as being offered as a SIM Free phone and on | | | | different OS called Maemo does incorporate an |
| the Pay As You Go scheme. | | | | equally useful slide out Qwerty keyboard. The Nokia |
| At a slightly lower price band than the original Nokia | | | | N900 does however offer more on the features |
| N97 the Mini edition falls well within a new customer | | | | front and this is reflected in its pricing being a much |
| base looking for a stylish phone that's big on features | | | | more expensive handset. |
| without breaking the bank. | | | | If you can do without the slide out keyboard than a |
| Since its original release in what is known as its | | | | good alternative could be the recently released Nokia |
| Cherry Black colour format, the Nokia N97 mini has | | | | X6 which features exactly the same touch screen |
| gone on to be launched in two further colour | | | | and is more music focused with a years worth of |
| schemes called the White and Garnet editions. | | | | free music downloads thanks to the 'Nokia Comes |
| The Nokia N97 Mini White swaps the exterior | | | | with Music' service. |
| colouring of the casing for a new cool, white finish | | | | Competing products from other manufacturers with |
| whilst the Nokia N97 Mini Garnet edition is finished in | | | | slide out keyboards include the Samsung Omnia Pro, |
| an almost burgundy, copper colour with hints of | | | | LG GW520, HTC Touch Pro 2 and recently launched |
| metallic red. | | | | Motorola Milestone. |
| The white N97 Mini is currently available on Orange | | | | Those without a keyboard but with a similar feature |
| and Vodafone contract deals with further network | | | | set include the LG BL40, HTC HD2, Sony Ericsson |
| releases expected very soon including a T-Mobile | | | | Satio and Samsung Jet. |