Is the iPhone already outdated? Is there something new that has taken its throne? We'll, for most cellphone/gadgets enthusiast, the answer might be a big YES!
Recently, Nokia has released a so called "complete package" cellphone, which offers a lot of functionality. It is a high performance gadget that uses Linux Maemo technology. Infact, it is a computer and a cellphone in one. Maemo is an operating system for the Internet Tablet line of handheld computers. It was originally named "Internet Tablet OS" (source: en.wikipedia.org).Its design is much like the iPhone, however it has a sliding keyboard for convenience. It has everything you wanted for a cellphone, you can store music on it, take pictures, its wifi ready, has bluetooth, wide screen, touch screen and all other features.
Nokia is officially out in the market, but better check your wallet first because if you decide to purchase one, it will cost you $750.00!
Below are some of the key features and specifications of N900.
| Display | 3.5 inch touch-sensitive widescreen display 800 × 480 pixel resolution |
| Processor and 3D accelerator | TI OMAP 3430: ARM Cortex-A8 600 MHz PowerVR SGX with OpenGL ES 2.0 support |
| Memory | Up to 1GB of application memory (256 MB RAM, 768 MB virtual memory) |
| Mass memory | 32 GB internal storage Store up to 7000 MP3 songs or 40 hours of high-quality video Up to 16 GB of additional storage with an external microSD card |
| GPS and navigation | Integrated GPS, Assisted-GPS, and Cell-based receivers Pre-loaded Ovi Maps application Automatic geotagging |
Quad-band GSM, HSDPA, WiMAX, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
It will be powered by Smart Tablet 2008, based on Maemo.
- 5 megapixel camera (2584 × 1938 pixels)
- TV out (PAL/NTSC) with Nokia Video Connectivity Cable (CA-75U, included in box) or WLAN/UPnP
- Maemo media player
- Supported protocols: Mail for Exchange, IMAP, POP3, SMTP
- Integrated hands-free stereo speakers/Internet Calling
- 32 GB internal storage
Whew! This is a must have!
