Nokia 770 Internet Gadget
Got to hand it to Nokia. Their new Nokia 770 Internet Gadget looks really practical and the launch price of USD$349 will make it a good Tablet PC replacement.
The Nokia 770 is based on Debian Linux v2.6 with a Gnome user interface which they are naming the “Maemo” platform. The platform will be completely open source with a provided SDK for developers (Hurray for Linux lovers). The device will connect to your home network via Bluetooth/WiFi (think StarBucks) and features a nice 4.13-inch LCD screen with widescreen resolution of 800×480. As for built-in applications, expect it bundled with Opera browser, an RSS reader, media players, PDF reader, internet radio, and a flash plug-in. Future plans for a Q1 2006 rollout call for Voice over IP calling (Skype?) and instant messaging clients.
The brains behind it, is a TI 1710 OMAP (ARM based processor) with 64MB of DDR RAM. 128MB of internal flash memory will come standard and if that isn’t enough for you there will be a RS-MMC card slot to expand it (64MB card included).
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5 opinions for Nokia 770 Internet Gadget
Rob Bushway
Jun 3, 2005 at 2:42 am
A Tablet PC replacement? I don’t think so. Talk to me when it can run Dreamweaver, Office (or Open Office for that matter), Outlook, and MindManager. Then we can talk about a Tablet PC replacement.
Is it a great device that will attract a following - I really think so. But not as a replacement for the Tablet PC.
colbert
Jun 3, 2005 at 9:15 am
I guess it will fill up the niche below Tablet PCs. Expect more features and upgrades from Nokia in the future. Better battery life, etc
But don’t expect me to carry a Tablet PC to the Starbucks day in and day out. My shoulder needs a break
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Nov 16, 2005 at 8:51 am
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