Nokia today launched Nokia N97 mini in the Indian market which is positioned as a small mobile computer device offering a rich internet experience to the user.

The QWERTY keypad phone has a 3.2” touch display and allows user to customize the homescreen. The phone compliments well the various services available at Ovi store.

The model is available in Cheery black, Garnet and White. It will start shipping in India by last week of November 2009 at a price of Rs 30,939/-.

Interested mobile subscribers can prebook the phone starting November 23, 2009 through online medium at www.getN97mini.com.

The N97 supports Lifecasting application of Ovi allowing user to publish location and status update directly to their Facebook account from the mobile device.

V Ramnath, Director-Operator Channels, Nokia India, said “More and more people today want to bring their physical and online worlds together via the internet. The Nokia N97 mini is designed for this new social internet and to help navigate people and places. Moreover, it comes in a pocket-friendly size for those out and about. With live feeds, personalized content, Lifecasting with Ovi, Ovi Mail and Ovi Store, the N97 mini provides web centricity to user in a compact case.”

Nokia has also launched a new contest coinciding with the launch wherein 4 winners will be shortlisted by a panel of judges and 2 stand to win Nokia N97 mini for free every week. To enter the contest one needs to visit www.ndtvgadgets.com and the contest will open on November 24, 2009.