Since the N97 Mini is after all a younger sibling of the N97, it is only fair that we do a comparison of what differences exist between the two. The N97 Mini has a smaller screen and battery, a redesigned keyboard with arrow keys, no camera cover and a few other subtle differences when compared to the N97.
With the smaller screen to power, the Mini’s battery should also be able to deliver a performance similar to the N97 (read – very good).
Yes the Mini is finally here, the N97’s younger sibling feels a lot more small, snappy and raring to go as compared to the N97 when it came out. The Mini already has all the goodies the N97 received with the 2.0 software so you can expect it to be rock stable, have kinetic scrolling everywhere and be a much better handset.
It lacks the camera cover that was the bane of the N97 with all the scratching issues and features a redesigned keyboard as well. Watch as it gets unboxed.
About a week ago, Nokia India invited us to the Nokia Digital Design 2009 event over at the Oberoi in Delhi.
The evening was one of the most informative (and really fun) events I’ve been to in a while. We got to learn a lot about Nokia’s Digital Design Process, the amount of work that goes into Icon Design and the thoughts that go into various Phone Gestures. We basically got a look at the inside story of Nokia’s Digital Design.
And the best part was, we got to talk and interact with Nokia’s whole Digital Design Team, who are creating new ways for us to use our devices. They shared some of their latest research and prototyping on new forms of interaction and how these will influence the way we use devices in the future.
I could tell you more about the event, and what we learnt, but why do that when we got the whole event recorded on Video for your viewing pleasure ! Each clip has been broken into 10 minutes each, so get cozy in your seat, get a cup of coffee and check out the Nokia Digital Design Event 2009 from Delhi.
