Nokia Puts Skype on N800 Tablet

By the Betanews Staff | Published July 12, 2007, 10:42 AM

Nokia said Wednesday that it would add Skype capabilities to its N800 Internet Tablet. Users would be able to make phone calls from the device as long as they are connected to a Wi-Fi network. Although this signals an important first step in bringing the VoIP to more mobile devices, it still falls short of total mobility using the product.

"Our users are no longer just using Skype on their computer desktops," Skype mobile business development chief Eric Lagier said. "With the growth of mobile devices and Wi-Fi, consumers expect to be connected wherever they are, at the office, at home or on the move," Those interested in the product can download it from the Skype Web site.

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>Who would buy an N800 when the
>Eee PC is coming out sometime in August?

I would. While both products look cool they are not quite the same market. I do not have an N800 (yet) but I just can not see myself carrying the Eee PC around with me everywhere like I do with my N770... if fits in my back pocket. Try that, Eee PC!

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