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Nokia tries again with N810 Internet tablet, now available

By BetaNews Staff, BetaNews

November 21, 2007, 2:52 PM

It costs more than an iPhone, but an updated version of Nokia's second-generation Internet tablet has arrived on store shelves just in time for the holidays at a price of $479. The Nokia N810. boasts both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, and a nearly 4 1/4-inch display with 800x480 resolution.

A version of Linux dubbed OS 2008 powers the N810 and includes a Mozilla-based browser with Ajax capabilities, Abobe Flash, as well as Skype and Real's Rhapsody service. The previous N800 tablet can be updated with the new software as well. Although its Internet tablets have only seen minor success in the marketplace, Nokia is hoping third party developers will create applications that make the device more enticing to consumers.

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By NewInTown

edited Nov 22, 2007 - 7:25 PM

I am looking forward to buying one but still could not find applications that let me open and edit at least MS Word and Excel. I can do that today with my Palm OS PDA.
This device could be a big hit for people like me who do not want to have a "smart"phone.
If anytone knows such app please let me know.

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By ericdkirk

edited Nov 26, 2007 - 9:56 AM

Well if you can do it on a Palm then you can probably do it on the N810. Stop complaining and check out http://www.access-compan...products/gvm/index.html
It is a Palm VM for the N810; you can also run Abiword and gnumeric on the thing too.
People have to stop wanting things that are MS free to act like MS products, come on people.

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By sevenbates

posted Nov 23, 2007 - 2:36 PM

You know, this looks cool but I wouldn't hedge the bets that 3rd party developers are going to bail out Nokia.

Until someone makes an unlocked, hidden DRM control free, sub $400 tablet/phone, I don't see anything like this unit taking off. Oh, and Opera sucks rhino nuts, fanboy.

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By Mystiqq

posted Nov 23, 2007 - 11:54 AM

Looks interesting. Too bad these things cost quite a lot. Also what is the software support for these devices? Does any linux program run on in it? etc.

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By Tenoq

posted Nov 22, 2007 - 6:13 PM

Interesting that you're trying to compare it to the iPhone, when this device isn't actually a phone. If you're out of Wi-Fi coverage, you can't call anyone.

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By andrewdownloader

posted Nov 21, 2007 - 3:54 PM

To success it must have Opera browser.

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By Tenoq

posted Nov 22, 2007 - 6:10 PM

Keep practicing English if you want to be a successful fanboy.

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By smarterthanyou

posted Nov 22, 2007 - 5:34 AM

Who would want an Opera browser when you can have a superior Mozilla browser? Opera browsers have paled in comparison to Netscape and Mozilla browsers every since Opera was first released.