Nokia enters the laptop market with the Nokia Booklet 3G

Today saw Nokia announce a new product in its hardware line-up, this time it’s not a new mobile phone, instead Nokia have ventured into the laptop/netbook market with the Nokia Booklet 3G.

The mobile Internet is a massively growing area, as more and more WiFi Hotspots and faster 3G data connections provide us with easier ways of staying connected and working in places that would have been unheard of 5 years ago.

Nokia is currently the number one manufacturer of mobile devices, pumping out millions of handsets a year, with some powerful little devices like the Nokia N97 -- a micro-computer that fits in your pocket.  Although these little handsets are getting more and more powerful, sometimes it just isn’t practical enough and you need a decent size keyboard and screen to carry out your tasks.

Nokia know that the mass-market aren’t all interested in squinting at a small screen, and so have wisely tapped into the laptop/netbook market.  Also with the likes of Apple now starting to tread on Nokia’s toes and change the way that people use their mobiles,  Nokia need to up their game and broaden their horizons.  Ovi is key to this, and by getting their cloud-based services (Music, Share, Contacts & Maps) accessed via more mobile devices (phones and laptops) they are starting to square up with the likes of Apple and Google who already offer similar products.

Nokia have always said that they are more than just a mobile manufacturer and will evolve when needed.  Remember that they first started off as a tyre manufacturer!

First Look Pictures

Taking a leaf straight out of Apple’s design book, the new Nokia Booklet 3G, has a sleek aluminium chassis, and looks just gorgeous with its clean and simple look.

The finish also looks fantastic, see how the speakers sit on the edge of the laptop and follow its subtle curves:

Even the keyboard has that certain apple-esque feel to it:

If Nokia are to be taken seriously with their new laptop, then I think that they have certainly made people sit-up and pay attention.  We can only hope that the user experience will be as good as the device looks.

The technical specs

Not only does the device look great, it also has some impressive specs.  The device will be Microsoft Windows powered with an Intel Atom Processor, as well as the following:

• Size: 264mm x 185mm x 19.9mm
• Weight: 1.5kg
• 10.1in HD Display
• HDMI
• 12 hours Battery Life
• 3G Broadband
• WiFi (B,G&N)
• A-GPS
• Bluetooth
• Front-facing Video Camera
• SD Card Slot
• Stereo Speakers

Full day usage without charging

Being mobile is all well and good, but rarely can you actually achieve that, as your battery usually gives out after a few hours. The Nokia Booklet 3G aims to be leaders in laptop battery life with 12 hours of battery life, providing all day mobility. This truly will be a device that can live up to today’s mobile demands!

Nokia Booklet 3G video

Whet your appetite even mre with this Nokia Booklet 3G video.

Pricing & Availability

Details are yet to be released on pricing and when we can expect to get our hands on one.

Keep watching mypocketos.com for more information.