NOKIA BOOKLET 3G NOW AVAILABLE FOR $200 WITH CONTRACT

For a limited period of time, the Nokia Booklet 3G will be available for $199.99 if you sign up for a 2-year data plan from AT&T. The 10 inch netbook normally goes for $299 with the AT&T contract.

The Nokia Booklet 3G was one of the most anticipated netbooks of the year, but unfortunately it failed to impress many reviewers. The mini-laptop does have some premium features like integrated GPS, Bluetooth, WiFi and 3G modem for use on the go, but it runs on the Intel Atom Z530 processor which is slower than the Atom N270/N280 processors found in most netbooks. The integrated GMA 500 graphics, however, feature the 720p HD video acceleration. The netbook also has an HDMI port for transferring video to an external monitor.

A number of 3G-enabled netbooks are now available from wireless carriers like Verizon, Sprint and AT&T. And at $199.99, the Booklet 3G is indeed a good choice price-wise. But before you head to the nearest dealer, bear in mind that $199.99 is only the upfront cost. The data plan will cost you $60 per month over a period of 24 months.

NOKIA BOOKLET 3G REVIEW

The Nokia Booklet 3G hit the market with a great deal of hype. It is the first netbook from Nokia, a company well known for its cell phones. Needless to say the Booklet 3G was one of the most awaited netbooks of the year.

Build quality
Build quality is good. Nokia has encased the laptop in a thick aluminum chassis. The machine weighs just 1kg and measures 2cm in thickness.

Screen
The Booklet 3G has a 10 inch display. According to people who reviewed the netbook, the glossy display is nice with good color and contrast.

Keyboard and touchpad
The keyboard looks somewhat cramped. The touchpad buttons are hard to press which doesn’t improve the situation either. The machine also feels sluggish due to its weak Z530 processor.

Battery life
The battery is good for 10 or more hours of uptime, thanks in no small measure to the slow, low power processor inside the machine.

Conclusion
In many aspects the Booklet 3G is better than conventional netbooks. It comes with an integrated 3G modem for connecting to AT&T’s wireless broadband network. Other notable features include Bluetooth and assisted GPS. There is an HDMI output port for transferring video to an external monitor. The device has a 10 inch display with 1280x720 pixels. You have got to agree that not many netbooks out there come with such premium features.

On the flip side, the Booklet 3G has many drawbacks too. The weakest part of this device is its processor. The Booklet 3G has a 1.6GHz Intel Atom Z530 processor which is slower than the N270/N280 processors found on most netbooks. While the N270/N280 can handle multitasking and web surfing the Z530 just isn’t up to the task. As a result of this, web pages take longer to load on Booklet 3G. Applications load slowly. It also takes longer to close a window.

Another drawback is the high price tag. The Booklet 3G costs around $599 without a wireless service contract. If you sign up for a 2-year plan with AT&T you will get it for $299. Plenty of netbooks are now available in the market for $300 without a contract, so subsidies can’t be an incentive for buying this netbook.

NOKIA BOOKLET 3G PRICED

Nokia has finally put a price tag on its first netbook – the Booklet 3G ending months of speculation. The device will be retailed for around €750 Euros in Europe.

The Booklet 3G is an ultralight and ultrathin notebook weighing just 1.25 kg and measuring .78 inches in thickness. The machine sports regular netbook specifications including a Atom Z530 1.6GHz processor, 1GB of RAM and 120GB storage. The 10.1 inch display features 1280x720 pixels. Other features include WiFi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth, HDMI, 3 USB 2.0 ports, a card reader, built-in webcam, integrated 3G and hot-swappable SIM slot, Assisted-GPS and an accelerometer.

The Booklet 3G is equipped with a gigantic 16-cell user removable battery which promises up to 12 hours of uptime.

NOKIA BOOKLET 3G PRICED FOR THE US MARKET

The Nokia Booklet 3G has been priced for the US market. If you sign for a 2 year long commitment to an AT&T service plan, you will be able to buy the device for $299. Great! Well, not really. The AT&T plan doesn’t come cheap. Actually it costs $60 a month. If you aren’t keen on paying this amount month after month, you may want to buy the netbook unsubsidized. The unsubsidized price of Booklet 3G in the US is $599.

The Booklet 3G is an ultra-thin, ultra-light netbook running on an Intel Atom Z530 1.6GHz processor with 1GB of RAM and 120GB of hard drive. It is equipped with a 10.1 inch display featuring 1280x720 pixels. Nokia claims that the device will offer up to 12 hours of battery life. Other features include HDMI, 3 USB ports, Bluetooth, WiFi 802.11b/g/n, integrated 3G, Assisted GPS, a webcam, a card reader, accelerometer and hot-swappable SIM slot.

BEST BUY NOKIA BOOKLET 3G'S EXCLUSIVE DEALER IN THE US

Nokia’s first netbook, the Booklet 3G will arrive in the US market later this year and Best Buy will be the exclusive retailer. Buyers will also be able to purchase the netbook directly from Nokia. No pricing or availability information has been announced as yet.

The Nokia Booklet 3G will run on the Windows 7 operating system. It is equipped with a 10.1 inch display having 1280x720 pixels. The device measures just 20mm in thickness and is powered by a 1.6GHz Z530 Atom processor. It has a large 16-cell battery that is expected to give 12 hours of uptime. Other features include a 1.3 mega pixel webcam and an HDMI-out.

NOKIA UNVEILS ITS FIRST LAPTOP

Nokia has unveiled its first netbook, the Booklet 3G. Unlike conventional Nokia devices which run on Symbian or Maemo, this device uses the Windows XP OS.

The Booklet 3G has a 10.1 inch HD display with 1366 x 768 pixels. There is also an HDMI port for transferring video to an external monitor. It is based on an Intel Atom processor. Nokia claims that it will give up to 12 hours of up time. Some Nokia Ovi services are included with the netbook such as integrated A-GPS system, Maps for Ovi, and VPN integration.

Nokia has encased the laptop in a thick aluminum chassis. The machine weighs just 1kg and measures 2cm in thickness. It is equipped with HSPA mobile broadband, WiFi, Bluetooth, a GPS receiver, 3 USB 2.0 ports, SD card reader, webcam and hot-swappable SIM card support.

Nokia has not yet revealed its release date and pricing. However, a formal announcement is expected at the September 2 Nokia World conference.

NOKIA REVEALS ITS NETBOOK

Nokia revealed its first laptop, the Booklet 3G, at the Nokia World 09 conference. This is a 10.1 inch thin and light machine weighing just 1.25kg and measures less than 1 inch in thickness. Another really attractive feature of this netbook is its battery life. Nokia claims that the 16-cell user removable battery will provide up to 12 hours of uptime.

The Booklet 3G will run on an Intel Atom Z530 1.6GHz processor. Other specifications include 1GB of RAM and 120GB of hard disk capacity. The screen comes with a resolution of 1280x720. Other features include 3 USB ports, Assisted GPS, HDMI, a webcam, a card reader, 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth, integrated 3G and hot-swappable SIM slot and an accelerometer.

Pricing and availability
Exact details are not yet known. But the machine is expected to cost around $800.

NOKIA N95 REVIEW

An Introduction
Those of you who were fortunate enough to lay hands on the N95 Nokia cell phone, like me, know it is yet another masterpiece from the well-known giant. Since its launching in the September 2006, the Nokia N95 has rocked the entire world. Not only the professional class liked it, youngsters in colleges or high schools also appreciated this highly anticipated handset. Come; let us closely scrutinize this handset that stole away the hearts of many people.

Design
The Nokia N95 is a light-weight mobile phone bearing a soft touch finish. The cell phone features a sharp 2.6-inch 240 x 320-pixel screen, two-way sliding mechanism, 5-megapixel auto focus camera and GPS functionality. Just slide the top lid to reveal alphanumeric keypad or push it in other direction to navigate through a column of media playback keys. The phone is designed to offer multimedia player facilities as well. The multimedia player supports MP3/AAC/AAC+/eAAC+/WMA/M4A formats with OMA DRM 2.0.
Performance
The overall call quality of Nokia N95 is good. Users get pure and clear sound even in the loudspeaker mode. But, when one activates multimedia screen, the phone takes some time to return to its default home screen. Nevertheless, pairing this Nokia’s baby with accessories such as the Nokia Bluetooth Speaker MD-5W is a hassle-free affair. Delivering 4 hours of talk time along with approx. nine days of standby time, Nokia N95’s battery does not last for more than 1.5 days when users make use of GPS, Wi-Fi, music playback (for some time), send text messages and answer a few calls.

Quick Look at Features:
OS Series 60 3rd edition
Quadband (850/900/1,800/1,900MHz) smart phone
Integrated Wi-Fi (802.11b/g)
UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)
Bluetooth (with A2DP)
Infrared
Mini-USB port for desktop synchronization
Capability to read PDF files and barcode with the Barcode scanner app
160MB onboard memory with extendable 2GB microSD flash media support

Pros: HSDPA, Wi-Fi, onboard GPS, 5-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss lens and mini-USB connector.

Cons: The dissatisfactory battery life and multiple tasking yielding to soggy performance makes you feel like you have not got money’s worth.

Conclusion
The Nokia N95 is a feature rich cell phone available at a great price. Even there are some problems in the cell phone; I would recommend it for its premium applications. Professionals can use this smartphone for both fun and leisure, i.e., to access their MS Office database, send emails, listen music and even record videos. Youngsters pick the model to make people around envy.

Value For Money

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