Nokia 770 Internet Tablet

May 25th, 2005

Internet tablet (or appliance) seems way old school in 2005. Why would Nokia be interested in such a device? What’s so special about this that Nokia believes that its loyal phone customers, N-Gage addicts would be compelled to buy it? Is it because:

Linux?

The device runs on Linux based Nokia Internet Tablet 2005 software edition which includes widely deployed desktop Linux and Open Source technologies. The maemo development platform (www.maemo.org) will provide Open Source developers with the tools and opportunities to develop applications for the tablet.

Nokia 770 Tablet

Broadband?

The Nokia 770 Internet Tablet features an impressive high-resolution (800×480) widescreen display with zoom and on-screen keyboard, ideal for viewing online content over Wi-Fi. Aside from Wi-Fi, the device can also connect to the Internet utilizing Bluetooth wireless technology via a compatible mobile phone (you know how reliable that is).

Applications?

The Nokia 770 Internet Tablet is designed for internet and email browsing. It also has a suite of software to handle your modern daily digital needs, Internet Radio, RSS News reader, Image viewer and Media players etc.

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