Nokia Unveils Its First Netbook

andylim writes "Today Nokia unveiled its first netbook that runs Windows and packs an Intel Atom processor. The Nokia Booklet 3G is the first Nokia device to feature a full-sized keypad and a 10-inch display. Recombu.com has listed the specs, which include an SD card reader, Bluetooth, GPS, 3G, HSDPA (3.5G), Wi-Fi, an HDMI port for HD video out and a front-facing camera for video calling. According to Nokia, the Booklet will provide 12 hours of battery life."

Comments

Uh... Windows?

[Ed Avis]

How disappointing, I thought they were working on Maemo and other cool Linux stuff? Are those only considered fit for PDAs and (eventually) phones? Of course Nokia can try to become another Dell if they want to, but why is another Windows PC considered Slashdot front page material?

Re:Uh... Windows?

[99BottlesOfBeerInMyF]

...why is another Windows PC considered Slashdot front page material?

Probably because it is a large company moving into the market from the low end and bringing expertise for inexpensive mobile devices into said market. I find it interesting, even if I'm not thrilled with all of their choices. The GPS and cell receiver/transmitter are interesting choices for a low end device, for example, which reflect their expertise in cell phones.

Maybe this won't spur Linux adoption or undermine MS, but that doesn't mean it won't drive changes in the industry or spur adoption of other technologies.

Re:Uh... Windows?

[Ed Avis]

I don't know what is meant by saying Maemo wasn't written for Intel hardware. It's just standard Linux stuff, largely based on Debian. Of course you can build and run it on Intel CPUs. It's true it does have some proprietary bits which Nokia builds and distributes for ARM only, but since it's their own code, I assume they could port it pretty easily if they wanted. If they think a Windows laptop will sell better, that's their judgement, but I think they missed a trick by not offering a Linux version.

No ARM

[voislav98]

I would love to see an ARM netbook from Nokia, none of this Atom crap

first Nokia device to feature a full-sized keypad?

[sixtuslab]

"The Nokia Booklet 3G is the first Nokia device to feature a full-sized keypad and a 10-inch display"

nope.

Re:Price?

[Jazzbunny]

At all about symbian website they have some specs listed:

Key hardware information
    * Intel Atom Chipset (Z530 running at 1.6 Ghz). No fan, which means near silent running.
    * 120 GB hard disk
    * 3G / HSDPA and WiFi connectivity, plus integrated Bluetooth for local wireless communication
    * 12 hour battery life
    * 19.9 mm thick x 264 mm width x 185 mm depth
    * 10.1 inch glass HD ready display
    * Front facing video camera mounted, on top of the screen, for video calling
    * 1 x HDMI port (for HD video out), 1 x integarted SD card reader, 3 x USB ports, 1 x audio port
    * Integrated A-GPS
    * Stereo speakers mounted on the front right and left corners

I like it.

[pablo_max]

I see a lot of posts so far...blah blah no linux blah blah disappointing, no linux blah blah blah.
People need to get real! If Nokia had entered what is gearing up to be a very aggressive market with a linux based netbook, I would have expect the BOD to fire the CEO right away!

Asus tried it already and it failed. People who buy a netbook want it to work just like their laptop. They want to share the same documents and have the same user interface.

The fact is, this Nokia netbook looks great. It's got loads of stuff on it and is slick as snot. If it's not too expensive, I will be buying one myself and no..I wont be installing Linux.