What's its name? When will it come? How will it look like? What can it do? You may get all the answers here.
The article you're about to read, is covering a fictional product. The technical specifications mentioned below, are solely based on technology that is already available to manufacturers. The product names, prices and availability are hypothetical.
So why did we publish this article, then? Mainly to show that it is possible to come up with a product that offers phone, portable media and internet tablet functionality in one device, by using the best from already existing Nokia products. It's not an iPhone-killer, but rather a serious iPhone competitor that wouldn't take years to develop.
1. Name
Combine the best functionality from the already existing Smartphone and Internet Tablet line-ups, and Nokia's new iPhone competitor would naturally be named "Nokia N900 Smart Tablet".
2. Design
With previous issues regarding the size of communicators in the 9000 series in mind, the N900 will copy the size of the iPhone. The current non-cellular N800 comes with a 4.1" display with a resolution of 800 by 480 pixels. The Nokia N900 will be a mini-version of the N800, with a 3.5" display, like the one iPhone has.
3. Web browsing
Opera will provide a full-fledged Internet browser, supporting all common standards.
4. Multimedia
The N900 will sport Nokia's Ovi 2008 Edition, providing a seamless, all-around media experience, from transfer to playback of media. A 3.5mm headphone jack will be incorporated, as well as 16GB storage capacity. For additional storage capacity, the N900 will host a miniSDHC slot. Streaming and sharing of YouTube videos (full and mobile versions) will be available through the Opera web browser. The N900 will also offer a camera/camcorder with the ability to upload mobile videos directly to YouTube.
5. Communication
A full suite of communication applications will be provided through the N900's operating system, including calling and messaging features such as SMS, MMS, e-mail and instant messaging. Additionally, the N900 will come preloaded with Skype. Social networks can be accessed through the Opera browser.
6. Connectivity
The N900 will come with support for Quad-band GSM, HSDPA, WiMAX, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
7. Operating system
The N900 will be powered by Smart Tablet OS 2008 (based on Maemo), featuring seamless synchronization with all computers and a full suite of communication and productivity applications. The N900 will also sport a new proprietary multi-touch user interface, developed by Nokia.
8. Third-party applications
Third-party applications will be available as Over-The-Air downloads through Ovi, as well as from software catalogs on the Internet.
9. Price
The Nokia N900 Smart Tablet will retail for approximately $750.
10. Availability
The Nokia N900 Smart Tablet will hit store shelves in June 2008.
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