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Wednesday November 18, 2009
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Has Nokia finally figured out the formula for a successful Internet tablet-gadget-thing? We're about to find out, because Nokia just announced the Maemo-powered N900 is now on sale in the U.S. and shipping to customers who pre-ordered the device.
Unlike Nokia's earlier efforts such as the N800 and N810, the N900 is roughly the size of a regular smartphone. It also actually makes cellular calls on T-Mobile's 3G network or AT&T's 2G EDGE network, instead of relying on Wi-Fi or WiMAX. The N900 offers the Linux-based, open-source Maemo OS, along with 32GB
of internal storage, 3G connectivity, multitasking, and the ability to
install third-party apps (commercial, homebrew, or otherwise).
The N900 also features a 3.5-inch touch screen, a full QWERTY keyboard, four customizable home screens, and Adobe Flash 9.4 support within the N900 Web browser. Look for it in Nokia's flagship Chicago and New York stores for--hold onto your earmuffs--$649 unlocked, as well as online at www.nokiausa.com and www.amazon.com. And if you grab one, let us know what you think of it in the comments.
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November 18, 2009 4:28 PM
Has Nokia finally figured out the formula for a successful Internet tablet-gadget-thing? Really????
Just because it wasn't widely announced on the market doesn't mean they didn't get it right before. The Nokia E90 which was relase in Q1 2007 is inferior to this model and it is almost non-existance due to the amount of sales. The E90 still sells for $520 to this day due to it's demand.
November 19, 2009 1:36 AM
N900, in my honest opinion, finally allows Nokia to show the whole world how to really make a smartphone right. I am buying a N900 today, it is NOT a kiddy phone, the N900 spells power and success from all angles. N900 will add at least 10% to Nokia’s 40% lead in the global handset market.