Black Nokia N85 Expected on March 29th
If you passed on the Nokia N85 in the copper color, perhaps you’ll like the black one. I just checked a major US distributor’s catalog and they show a March 29th expected release date for retailers. I’m not sure about the date in other regions, but I’m going to assume around the same time.

Black Nokia N85 protected from me running away with it

Front of copper Nokia N85 similar to front of black N85
The only difference I noticed from the original Nokia N85 is the back and sides of the phone are black instead of copper. The suggested retail price is $492USD, but I anticipate retailers selling them around $399. For comparison, you can currently find the copper N85 for $379. If you want to know the which retailers will sell the black one, just google the manufacturer’s number, 002H129.













Simon on 17 March 2009:
Mark,
Orange in the UK already offer the black one… I’ve had one for a few months.
-s
Andrew on 17 March 2009:
I actually prefer the copper back..it gives it a very unique look to it..and everyone that has seem my N85-NAM say they like the two tone black and copper combo…
Zylam Marex on 17 March 2009:
My friend got one 2 days ago here in Saudia Arabia, its ok but i like my copper better
BTW have you seen the All Black N96? looks real sweet-the edges are black instead of that silver touch.
Later Homie
Salomon on 20 March 2009:
Yeah well