Ushering in the next generation of wireless broadband devices, Nokia today unveiled its newest Nseries device, the Nokia N810 Internet Tablet - WiMAX Edition, Nokia’s first device engineered to take advantage of new wide-area high-speed mobile WiMAX networks. This pocket-sized device lets consumers enjoy an open Internet experience, allowing for access to the full Internet without barriers, while on the go. The Nokia N810 WiMAX Edition is the latest iteration of Nokia’s popular line of Internet Tablet products. For the first time, the power and convenience of the Internet Tablet platform is combined with next generation wide-area wireless broadband capability, allowing users to easily and quickly access all of their favorite Internet services beyond local area hot spots. The Nokia N810 WiMAX Edition is expected to be available in the United States during the summer of 2008 in areas where WiMAX connectivity is available.
WiMAX is a standards-based wireless broadband technology that delivers an open Internet experience similar to that of fixed broadband technologies with typical data download speeds of up to 2-4 Mbps per user with peak download speeds of up to 10 Mbps. Unlike current single point local area technologies like Wi-Fi which have a range of a few hundred feet, WiMAX networks consist of a number of interconnected base stations, each with a radius of up to 2-3 miles, that allow for handoffs from one base station to another as users move about a region or metro area. Additionally, WiMAX networks integrate technology designed to maximize the quality of service for each subscriber.
"By delivering the kind of open Internet experience that consumers previously only expected on a desktop PC, the Nokia N810 WiMAX Edition is a compelling example of how next generation broadband wireless technology will not only change the way people think about the Internet, it will change the very nature of the Internet itself," said Ari Virtanen, Vice President of Convergence Products for Nokia. "Much in the way that the evolution of the fixed Internet from dial-up to broadband enabled a host of new Internet services and changed people’s expectations of what an Internet experience should be, the transition to a broadband Internet experience set free from the constraints of a fixed network will spark the next wave of new mobile Internet services, and will forever change the perception of what the Internet can be."
Along with a full featured web browser, powered by Mozilla, that takes full advantage of the Nokia N810 WiMAX Edition’s large 4.13 inch touch screen and slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a variety of popular web-based services are also supported. Many of these applications can be found on Nokia’s dedicated OS 2008 User Site. To keep connected while on-the-go, a number of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and Instant Messaging (IM) clients are available, including Skype(TM), Google Talk(TM), and Gizmo5, which can also take advantage of the Nokia N810 WiMAX Edition’s built-in web cam for video calls. A client for the popular Rhapsody online music service is also available, transforming the Nokia N810 WiMAX Edition into a portable jukebox with millions of songs available to enjoy at a few taps of the screen. Beyond these well-known services, an active developer community has also emerged around the Linux-based Internet Tablet platform, creating additional applications - from games to productivity tools.
A number of additional features further enhance the utility of the Nokia N810 WiMAX Edition. With built-in GPS, the Nokia N810 WiMAX Edition can easily transform itself into a fully featured personal navigation device, complete with real-time on-screen maps. An integrated media player and 2 GB of internal memory, expandable to a full 10 GB of memory with the addition of an optional microSD memory card, allows the Nokia N810 WiMAX Edition to store and play back a large library of music and video content. When not in range of a WiMAX network, the Nokia N810 WiMAX Edition can also access the Internet over Wi-Fi or via conventional cellular data networks by pairing to a compatible mobile phone via Bluetooth technology.
Also being introduced with the Nokia N810 WiMAX Edition is the newest Internet Tablet operating system. This new upgraded OS2008 introduces useful new features to the platform, including an enhanced e-mail client, support for Chinese character rendering in the browser and RSS feeds and Seamless Software Update functionality to eliminate manual software updates, making periodic updates of the operating system quick and easy. While standard on the Nokia N810 WiMAX Edition, current owners of Nokia N810 and N800 Internet Tablets with earlier operating systems will be able to upgrade their device to the revised operating system for free during the second quarter of 2008.
Nokia Europe site has a link to Nokia N810 WiMAX edition. The link is not working as of yet, but gives you the idea of what’s coming up.
Visit NokiaUSA.com and enter the coupon code SCENEZINE or chillcast to get Nokia N810 for $373.15 shipped via FedEx.
Nokia today sent notification to all of their subscribers about Nokia N810 available at Buy.com for $405.
Tablet-Guru.com has a high-resolution print out of the Best Buy Mobile Guide, which inadvertently leaks the next-generation Nokia tablet - N830, and the fact that it will have WiMAX support. Their theory is that the device will be launched at CTIA Wireless this April. Adding WiMAX support is a bit of a game-changer, as some companies like ClearWire have WiMAX coverage of entire US cities (although their selection is limited), therefore enabling entirely different modes of usage.
With consumer demand for the most advanced wireless devices continuing to rise, Nokia (NYSE:NOK) announced today that it is optimizing the Nokia N95 8GB for networks using 850/1900 MHz HSDPA (high speed data packet access) in the Americas. Combining speed, technology and content - the new Nokia N95 8GB bridges the gap between traditional fixed entertainment centers and portable wireless devices with its stunning 2.8 inch QVGA screen with support for up to 16 million colors, eight gigabytes of built-in memory, A-GPS positioning for improved location access and enhanced battery life.
A recent global study commissioned by Nokia, entitled ‘A Glimpse of the Next Episode’, predicts that by 2012, up to 25 percent of all entertainment will be created and consumed within peer communities as opposed to traditional media groups. With this trend dubbed by Nokia as ‘Circular Entertainment’, devices such as the Nokia N95 8GB, which allow the consumer to create, edit and upload content directly to the Internet, will be more important than ever as consumers personalize content and make it their own.
"Today’s savvy consumer wants an all in one device that enables them to customize and share content immediately with their social communities. The Nokia N95 8GB fills this void as one of the most advanced wireless devices currently on the market in North America," said Bill Plummer, Vice President, Go-to-Market, Nokia Americas. "With the addition of HSDPA for ultra-fast connectivity, the Nokia N95 8GB delivers on the promise of a multimedia computer in one surprisingly small package."
The Nokia N95 8GB comes with the advanced feature set expected from a state-of-the-art Nokia Nseries multimedia computer. The new Nokia N95 8GB offers a class-leading five megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and autofocus, WLAN, and a full eight gigabytes of internal memory, allowing for storage of up to 20 hours of video or up to 6000 songs. Complete with captivating 3D graphics, the Nokia N95 8GB will also offer compatibility with the upcoming N-Gage games service. It is also a full-featured GPS device with assisted GPS (A-GPS) and a large map database covering more than 100 countries, including a number of US state maps preloaded. The Nokia N95 8GB will also support Nokia Share Online 3.0, which will be made available via Nokia Download! and will enable consumers to upload photos and videos with one click to Flickr or Vox, allowing them to quickly share content with their social communities.
Based on powerful Symbian S60 3rd Edition software, consumers can personalize their Nokia N95 8GB by choosing from a wide selection of advanced mobile applications, including games, navigation, entertainment, productivity and creativity. The Nokia N95 8GB comes out of the box ready to create, connect, consume and interact with some of the Internet’s most popular services including Yahoo! Search, Amazon’s MobiPocket Reader or Flickr. The device also features widget support which enables users to customize the online content they can receive quickly on their Nokia N95 8GB.
The N95 8GB multimedia computer has an estimated retail price of $749 and will start shipping to Nokia Nseries retailers across the United States, the Nokia flagship stores in New York and Chicago as well as online e-tailers during the first quarter of 2008.
Circuit City has Nokia N800 on after-Christmas sale for $199.99. You get free shipping for buying an item over $24.
A comment in the blog left a link to WeBot - an interesting application that you can download to all your PCs that host music and photos. The files then become available to you with WeBot account - and you only need Web browser to access it, which makes it work with Nokia N devices. Orb is another application that allows cross-computer multimedia streaming.
Boingo Wireless, which provides access to the world’s largest network of Wi-Fi hotspots, announced that Boingo Mobile software is now available for Nokia N800 and N810 Internet Tablets. It is also available on the new Nokia OS2008 user site. The company released similar software for select Nokia S60 handsets last month and for Windows Mobile devices in February. Boingo Mobile automatically authenticates Wi-Fi enabled mobile devices to Boingo’s network of tens of thousands of hotspots across the globe for only $7.95, €5.95, or £3.95 per month.
Boingo’s release of the Boingo Mobile software and service optimized for Nokia Internet Tablets coincides with Nokia’s launch of the N810 Internet Tablet, a pocket-sized Wi-Fi device that was announced Oct. 17 and ships this month. Boingo is offering one free month of Boingo Mobile service for Nokia users who download and install Boingo Mobile. Boingo Mobile service and software is compatible with select Nokia S60-based Nseries and Eseries smartphones (e.g., Nokia N95, Nokia N93, Nokia N80, Nokia E61, and Nokia E65) and Linux-based Internet Tablets (Nokia N800, Nokia N810).
To Download Boingo Mobile: Install Boingo Mobile via the Nokia OS2008 user site on N8001 and N810 tablets; and via the Download! application on select Nseries and Eseries smartphones. Boingo Mobile for both Nokia Internet Tablets and S60-based devices is also available for free at https://mobile.boingo.com/nokia/. It can be downloaded to a PC and transferred to a Nokia handset via the Nokia PC Suite application (S60 devices) or the included USB cable on Internet Tablets.
To Sign Up for Boingo Mobile: Sign up for a Boingo account by opening the Boingo Mobile application on your Nokia device, selecting “Sign Up Now!” and following the prompts. You can also create an account on your laptop at http://mobile.boingo.com/nokia/signup/ and then sign in on your Nokia handset by selecting the existing user login option within the Boingo Mobile application.
Buy.com lowered the price of Nokia N810 a little bit, and now sells it for $430 with free shipping with sales tax only in California. If you have not used Google Checkout before, you can sign up for it, and get additional $10 off. If you do not have a Buy.com no annual fee credit card, they will pitch you at checkout with an offer to save $30 off your order. However, you cannot do both, as checking out with Buy.com Visa card implies using their checkout, not Google’s.