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Nokia Challenges Apple With 3G Netbook

By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 24, 2009 2:23 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Nokia is charging into the mobile computing market with its first netbook, PC World reports. The phone company’s Booklet 3G features 3G connectivity for Internet access and packs a healthy 12 hours of battery life. The tiny laptop—10 inches—runs Windows and has Nokia’s Ovi mobile apps and communication service built in. The device, which also boasts an HDMI port, is poised to do battle with the rumored Apple tablet expected to be unveiled soon.

“A growing number of people want the computing power of a PC with the full benefits of mobility,” a Nokia exec says. “We are in the business of connecting people and the Nokia Booklet 3G is a natural evolution for us.” Pricing and availability for the Booklet will be announced at a press event next week.

The Nokia Booklet 3G.
The Nokia Booklet 3G.   (Nokia)
The Nokia Booklet 3G.
The Nokia Booklet 3G.   (Nokia)
Nokia is scaling up its wireless expertise to the PC level.
Nokia is scaling up its wireless expertise to the PC level.   (AP Photo)
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Snarfeh
Aug 25, 2009 4:05 AM CDT
I've got an Acer and I love it, too. But damn, 12 hours of batt'ree? I'll be watching for this one's performance reviews. If the price ain't hefteh and the reviews are good, I may be donating the Acer to a charity or a school or somethin'...dang, 12 hours...ah, hell, it probably causes cancer....:::sigh:::.
2-bits
Aug 24, 2009 8:08 AM CDT
So? Nokia releases a netbook. Big whoop. I'll stick with my Eee.
DontLikeYou___
Aug 24, 2009 8:03 AM CDT
I"ve got a 10" HP Mini and I love it.

 
Apple • Microsoft Windows • Nokia • laptop • 3G wireless networks • Netbooks • mobile devices • computing • Booklet 3G

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