Full Specs for Nokia Booklet 3G Netbook Released
The very first Nokia netbook has been raising eyebrows as one of the first Windows 7 netbooks on the market. It’s 10.4 by 7.3 by 0.8 inches, and the full specs have finally been released by Nokia.
For example: the 10.1-inch display will have an admirable 1280 x 720-pixel resolution, come with a 1.6 GHz Atom, and 1 GB of RAM. There aren’t many surprises to be found in that list of features, but a few other aspects of the Booklet 3G might strike your fancy – namely the 12-hour battery life.
The Booklet 3G will naturally supply 3G wireless internet, with versions for North American consumers and consumers in the rest of the world. Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR and Wi-Fi come standard, as do a 1.3 megapixel camera, 3 USB 2.0 ports, a SIM card slot, SD card reader, and HDMI 1.2 port for HD video. Oh yeah, and a GPS reader and accelerometer. Sweet!
Another attractive bonus in the Nokia Booklet 3G is the suite of Nokia desktop software which includes “Ovi Suite 2.0, Nokia Music for PC, Ovi Maps, Social Hub, and Nokia software updater.”
Naturally, these features come at a cost – $820 (€575), to be exact, making this one of the most expensive netbooks ever. Naysayers are going to keep saying nay until the Booklet comes home, but if Nokia has its way, we consumers just won’t give a damn.
Expect the Nokia Booklet 3G by October, following the release of Windows 7.
Via Brighthand.
Dell Adds GPS to Netbook
Netbooks are becoming ever more versatile nowadays. The latest news is that Dell plans to release a GPS and Wi-Fi card that can be used with existing Dell netbooks, more specifically, with the Dell Mini 10.
The Wireless 700 card essentially allows Dell netbooks to function a fully-equipped GPS system with turn-by-turn navigation. Customers will have the choice to purchase it for $69 when they order their netbook.
The Wi-Fi card is a combination of Broadcom’s GPS technology and Skyhook Wireless’ positioning solutions. The navigation software is similar to that of standard GPS systems. It allows users to access 2D and 3D map views and save addresses in the memory.
For international travelers that have to pay roaming fees, having a GPS system on a netbook may be a much cheaper alternative. Also, GPS-equipped netbooks are also handy in areas where there is weak cellphone coverage.
The plan may not interest those that think netbooks are more of a pain to transport and use than other devices that also have GPS functions (like iPhones). The maps are free for those who purchase the netbook and Wi-Fi card, users may eventually be charged for map updates.
The GPS/Wi-Fi cards from Dell are planned to go on sale on July 7th, and at the end of the month, Dell plans to offer other netbook accessories, such as car chargers and docks.
Via Wired.
