Nokia N800
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In 2005, Nokia released their much-anticipated 770 Internet tablet. This device ultimately failed at living up to its expectations. So, Nokia went back to the drawing board and released the follow-up to the 770 called the Nokia N800 Internet Tablet. This review will go over all aspects of the N800 and will include a recommendation for consumers.
This small Internet device was released in the U.S. in early 2007, and it has been a big hit among "techies" and anyone who craves the latest gadgets. Nokia has addressed many of the issues in the 770, and the N800 really is a fun and useful device.
The N800 lies sort of in between a PDA and a laptop. It does not have all of the functionality of a PC, and it also does not have the extensive PIM tools you might find in a PDA. Nokia wants to make it clear that the N800 was created for people who desire web browsing on-the-go, and thus it will not have the full functionality of a PDA or a laptop. The N800 does have many useful tools, though, including VoIP capability, web browsing, flash and video support, a music player, IM tools, video calling, RSS feeds, and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth capability. These are just a few of the capabilities of this device.
The N800 has been available in the U.S since January 2007 at an MSRP of $399. As of the date of this writing, I have seen the price of this device drop to around $240 in some online stores. At this price, this device is well worth the price in my opinion. People who are looking for a device to travel with, whose main purpose is web browsing, should not buy a laptop when they can pick up the N800 for a fraction of the cost. Granted, the N800 is not as fast as most laptops, but it does a sufficient job of web surfing over Wi-Fi networks, not to mention that it is about 1/3 the size of a laptop.
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