Color variants of mobile phones are not a new phenomenon, however the new Nokia N79 has found company with another in the range that is a bit different.

Rather than simply changing the color of the outer casing, Nokia has gone back a few years to a time when personalizing a mobile phone was a big fad, we’re only talking about a couple of years ago, but the fad of buying and changing the exterior fascias looks set to make a big comeback.

The Nokia N79 ships with three different colored fascias, also known as Xpress-On covers, depending on the users mood these panels can simply be ‘pulled off’ and replaced with the color of the users choice, the new Nokia edition N79 White is not unlike the original model.

The rear panels or fascias of the Nokia N79 come in many different colors including: light navy blue, espresso brown, olive green, white and coral red. Each Xpress-On cover has a built-in chip that will automatically change the color of the interface. theme accordingly. ie: Swiping the green fascia will change the color of the wallpaper, menu options and selections to a green theme.

This is a step up from the customization of yesteryear and makes for a great USP, if for example you were a city girl in a nightclub you could not just color match the outer shell to match that great dress new but when the N79 turns on, this will also complement the look!

Apart from the cosmetics, this new N-series phone packs a punch when it comes to features and is a real alternative to the other more recent releases in this high-spec range, including the Nokia N96 and Nokia N85.

The latest Nokia N79 White Edition offers exactly the same technology, features and candy bar design as the original model, also known as the Gray Edition.

The Nokia N79’s 5-megapixel camera and Carl Ziess optics allow users to capture moments with stunning clarity, while the dual LED flash enables quality photos even in the poorest lighting conditions. Geotagging support automatically records the location of photos so users can see when and where their images were captured.

The Nokia N79 offers integrated AGPS technology together with Nokia mapping software that provides instant navigation, on foot or by car, allowing users to find their destination quickly and easily. An extensive database of POIs (points of interest) means that new places can be found at the users location, find cinemas, clubs, bars or even ATMs.

The high-speed Wi-Fi and 3G (HSDPA) connectivity of the Nokia N79 allows the user to stay up to date with the latest news, sports, sights and gossip, as well as fast connections to online neighborhood friends, facts and favourites. Internet with the Nokia MiniMap web browser, which displays entire websites as if it were a desktop.

Browse, stream and download millions of songs from the Nokia Music store; downloads can be stored on the 4GB microSDHC memory card. 3G services also allow face-to-face video calls with compatible phones, making communication a little more personal and easier for professionals.

A relatively new software addition to this range of phones is Nokia LifeviNe, which simply and automatically documents mobile activity by creating unique personal files about what the user wants. Photos, videos and music can be tagged on a map wherever the user is and uploaded online to save, search or share with friends.

The new white edition of the Nokia N79 was initially available as a SIM-free device which is unlocked to all UK network operators, this is great news for consumers who may struggle to pass strict network credit checks. or who may need to replace a lost or stolen phone. It also opens up the possibility of buying the N79 as a gift to others, as there is no need to register at the point of purchase.

The Nokia N79 can be classified as a fashion phone, but with the built-in features and technology this phone has to offer, it will be an attractive proposition for busy professionals and business users alike. The Nokia N79 is the first candy bar designed phone to be launched since the previous Nokia N82, with the new features and the personalization aspect, this phone should appeal to those users who are now looking to upgrade their previous model.