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    Nokia Unveils its First Netbook, Booklet 3G

    Discussion in 'Notebook News and Reviews' started by Charles P. Jefferies, Aug 24, 2009.

  1. Charles P. Jefferies

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    Nokia Unveils its First Netbook, Booklet 3G
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    Nokia today unveiled its first netbook, the Booklet 3G. Like other netbooks it will run Microsoft Windows XP, not Symbian or Maemo like traditional Nokia devices. The Booklet 3G will have a 10.1-inch HD display and an HDMI out port. It will weigh 2.2 pounds (1 kg) and measure only 0.8 inches (2 cm) thin. The Booklet 3G will have HSPA mobile broadband, WiFi, Bluetooth, a GPS receiver, and hot-swappable SIM card support.

    A release date and pricing have not been announced, but Nokia has said it will unveil more at the September 2 Nokia World conference.

    Read the full story at our sister site, BrightHand.com.

     
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    Charles P. Jefferies, Aug 24, 2009
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  2. Phinagle

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    Really slick looking design.
     
    Phinagle, Aug 24, 2009
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    I saw this an it really took me off guard.


    The design is sweet though and Nokia makes VERY reliable products this may actually end up being good. Good luck to them.
     
    Red_Dragon, Aug 24, 2009
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    I hear the battery life is suppose to over 9 hours which is positive to hear.

    I notice it has an HDMI port does the intel gma950 even support hdmi/hd res? Do they mean A-GPS receiver or a GPS receiver?
     
    coldmack, Aug 24, 2009
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    Might come equiped with an HD decoder chip like the HP netbook does.
     
    Phinagle, Aug 24, 2009
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    It looks more like vista and or windows 7. not Xp
     
    Neero, Aug 25, 2009
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    I am guessing A-GPS because thats what Nokia uses in there phones.
     
    Red_Dragon, Aug 25, 2009
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    12 hour battery life is impressive, and I kind of want to get one but have to need for one.
     
    coldmack, Aug 25, 2009
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    If it costs € 560 in Europe it will costs $600 in US.
     
    Phil, Aug 25, 2009
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    anyway eldar murtazin from mobile-review.com still claims that the price in europe is gonna be around 400 euros

    "Possibly, i know russian price it is 20000 rubles, due to it 400 euro is correct"
     
    chilko, Aug 25, 2009
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    Aluminum costs extra. ;)

    I'm guessing this netbook's price will come packaged as part of some wireless internet plan?
     
    Phinagle, Aug 25, 2009
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    I would guess the same.
     
    Phil, Aug 25, 2009
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    I would think that this would cost less once you factor in carrier subsidies.
     
    coldmack, Aug 25, 2009
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    I read on engadget that it will cost $799. It's such a rip off nokia.
     
    Luke1708, Aug 26, 2009
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  16. Phil

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    Just a wrong prediction. It's the classic mistake of converting euros to dollars. Computer prices don't work that way.
     
    Phil, Aug 26, 2009
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    hey phil, the acer in your sig is a value for money netbook!!!nice specs!
     
    Luke1708, Aug 26, 2009
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    I agree, it's the best deal at the moment. An ultraportable at an almost netbook price.
     
    Phil, Aug 26, 2009
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    First glance was a smallish Apple MBP...wow
     
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    Neat looking! I'm diggin' the white!

    But I hope it already comes with a decent SSD... 12 hours is a long shot, IMHO. :D

    Hope once it's released the price is reasonable enough for a netbook... :rolleyes:
     
    Onie, Aug 31, 2009
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    For 800??
    This thing is expensive!!!
     
    Serg, Aug 31, 2009
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    IF i had to guess the price im guessing $600 MAX. Thats how i feel.
     
    Red_Dragon, Aug 31, 2009
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    I did read on Electronista that the price tag was 800 right now
     
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    I take it it will be like $200-300 maybe with contract?
     
    coldmack, Aug 31, 2009
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    Price is not 800. Classic mistake from euros to dollars.
     
    Phil, Sep 1, 2009
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    I still reckon 600 bucks for this machine is too expensive in terms of what you get under the hood but it does look nice
     
    nickem, Sep 1, 2009
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