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Nokia N810 Internet Tablet WiMAX Edition unleashes an open Internet
experience, demonstrating the mobile future of web services
Espoo, Finland - Ushering in the next generation of wireless
broadband devices, Nokia (NYSE: NOK) 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.
Notes to editors
For high resolution images, visit www.nokia.com/press/photos and
select the product model from the drop-down list.
To hear the Nokia podcast about WiMAX technology with Nokia's Vice
President of Convergence Products, Ari Virtanen, visit
www.nokia.com/press/techpodcast
About Nokia
Nokia is the world leader in mobility, driving the transformation and
growth of the converging Internet and communications industries. We
make a wide range of mobile devices with services and software that
enable people to experience music, navigation, video, television,
imaging, games, business mobility and more. Developing and growing
our offering of consumer Internet services, as well as our enterprise
solutions and software, is a key area of focus. We also provide
equipment, solutions and services for communications networks through
Nokia Siemens Networks.
Media Enquiries:
Nokia Americas
Communications
972-894-4573
communication.corp@nokia.com
Nokia
Communications
Tel. +358 7180 34900
E-mail: press.services@nokia.com
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