so far the reviews of the n96 aren't as good as i'd have hoped.
as far as i am aware they will be running a different OS, so unlike the n95, applications will be more difficult to create for them, thats if it is possible at all.

16 gb is great. but if you're only going to use it for music ect, i don't see it being that much more useful than the n95. especially with the applications available for the n95.

i guess time will tell. (or maybe just someone who actually knows the product through and through)