Top 10 Accessories for the Nokia N97 Mini

The Nokia N97 was a big hit for Nokia earlier this year and they’re hoping to do even better with its baby brother – the Nokia N97 Mini. Visually it looks very similar to the original N97 but Nokia have made a number of changes to its design. It’s smaller, lighter, has less internal memory and has a slightly different keypad layout, but other than that the two handsets are very similar. If you’re upgrading from an earlier Nokia such as the N95 or N96, some of your accessories will still work, but most cases, covers and desk stands won’t.

To help you make the right choice in deciding on accessories for your new smart phone, we’ve compiled our list of top 10 accessories for the Nokia N97 Mini.

1. Nokia CP-390 N97 Mini Carry Case

A Mobile Fun favourite – the Nokia CP-390 carry pouch is a custom made horizontal pouch made exclusively for the Nokia N97 Mini. It’s a hard-wearing Leather case, discretely embossed with a Nokia N-series logo. It holds your phone securely and allows you to use it in either portrait or landscape mode without having to remove it from the case, in fact you can even use the slide out qwerty keyboard without taking it out of the case. There is a secure belt clip on the back, and a strong magnetic catch to keep the case closed. The inside of the case has a microfibre lining that helps to keep your N97 Mini clean and fingerprint free.

2. Nokia CR-117 N97 Mini Car Holder

The Nokia Mobile Holder CR-117 keeps your Nokia N97 Mini firmly in place as you drive.Your display remains unobstructed so you can stay connected with the outside world and use Nokia Maps to guide you to your destination. It can be rotated for use in either landscape or portrait mode. It attaches to your windscreen using a compact suction mount that is secured by twisting the base of the holder.

3. Martin Fields Screen Protector for N97 Mini

The last thing you’re going to want to do the the screen of your new phone is scratch it. Martin Fields screen protectors are the best quality screen protectors you can get for your N97 Mini. They’re precision cut to size and can be removed easily and leave no residue behind. They’re re-usable too, so if it ever gets dirty, just take it off, run it under the tap and re-fit it. Best of all, these don’t interfere with the touchscreen of your N97 Mini.

4. Sandisk 16GB Micro SDHC Memory Card

One of the main differences between the N97 and the N97 Mini is the internal memory. The original N97 has a massive 32GB internal memory, where as the N97 Mini has 8GB. Using a SanDisk 16GB Memory Card with the N97 Mini will allow you to store 24GB of  music, games, photos and videos on your phone. Images taken using the 5MP Camera will take up more space, so more memory is a must. A 16GB memory card will let you store over 6000 high quality photos, 3000 songs or 80 hours of video. A 16GB card is the largest memory card that is currently available.

5. Nokia N97 Mini Toughguard shell

ToughGuard Shields are a similar kind of case to a Crystal Case, but they are much more robust. Rather than being made from clear plastic, they are made from a more flexible, energy absorbing polycarbonate. This means that the case is unlikely to break or shatter if you do drop your phone, but will still divert impact damage away from your N97 Mini. ToughGuard Shields don’t cover the screen, so we’d recommend using an N97 Mini screen protector with it. These cases are a secure fit to your phone and are more suited to people who want to put a case on their phone and forget about it.

6. Nokia BH-804 Bluetooth Headset

The Nokia BH-804 is Nokia’s Premium Bluetooth headset and will look great with your N97 Mini. It’s made from lightweight aluminium and comes with a coordinating charging stand. Controls are simple, one button to answer/end calls and activate voice dialling and another to adjust the volume. The headset is considerably smaller than most other Nokia Bluetooth Headsets and it weighs just 7 grams. Charging time is around an hour and this will give you about 4 hours talk time or 120 hours standby.

7. Jabra Halo Bluetooth Headphones

The Jabra Halo Stereo Bluetooth Headset is the latest stereo headset to be released, and to be honest its probably the best one yet. It has incredibly simple controls – a touch sensitive slider on the right ear lets you adjust the volume by sliding your finger up or down, where as a double tap will skip the track. One multi use button lets you play/pause your music as well as answer/end calls and activate voice dialling. When they’re not in use, the headphones fold away so as not to take up too much space and to reduce the chance of them getting damaged. If you want to know more take a look at my Jabra Halo hands on review.

8. Nokia DC-6 Car Charger

The Nokia N97 Mini great for taking photos, checking your email, watching videos and using Nokia Maps as your Sat Nav system – but as with every other smartphone, any application that relies on an internet connection will drain your battery. The N97 Mini uses the now standard Micro USB charger, so any older Nokia chargers won’t work with them. This DC-6 Car Charger will charge any Micro USB device including phones and Bluetooth Headsets.

9. Venturi Mini FM Transmitter & Car Kit

For those that don’t want a fully fitted car kit, or if you share a car,  this product has got to be top of your wish list! Combining the latest FM transmitter and Bluetooth Technology, the Venturi Kit allows you to make phone calls and listen to your music from your N97 Mini through your car stereo by simply plugging into the cigarette lighter socket of your car. Caller ID and song information is also sent to your radio display so you can see who’s calling and what you’re listening to!

10. Nokia DC-11 Portable Charger

The DC-11 has a Micro USB and 2mm Nokia charger connections and can charge 2 phones at the same time. It’s the same sort of size as the N97 Mini, but can provide up to two full charges of your N97 Mini’s Battery.

If you’ve not seen the accessory here that’s right for you, why not take a look at our full range of Nokia N97 Mini Accessories.