I was surprised to learn today, that the N97 is going to launch in black only, on Vodafone UK. The impression we were given, was that this was across the board for all operators. But the presentation was Vodafone focused, so we may well see a white N97 on other networks, perhaps even an exclusive on o2 perhaps?

This also doesn't mean Vodafone won't ever stock the white N97, it just means if you're a Vodafone customer and an early adopter, you're not going to get a choice of color.

If it's any consolation, Vodafone are bundling MD-8 Music Speakers with their handsets. During the demo, we had a chance to see or hear them in action and for their size, they sounded pretty decent.

Obviously you can still get hold of a white N97 sim free, direct from Nokia, but not everybody has £600 spare to buy a new phone or even a pocket computer as Nokia would put it.