Neat! but a tablet that only last for 3 hours? i might as well settle for a notebook computer ? Nevertheless its still nice to see Nokia is moving into the Mobile PC sector.

[Updated Nov. 7, 2005] — Nokia demonstrated a compact, handheld tablet powered by Linux at LinuxWorld in New York. The Nokia 770 Internet Tablet is intended to offer convenient Internet browsing and email through built-in WiFi, or via a Bluetooth connection to a compatible mobile phone. The 770 is Nokia’s first consumer product based on Linux.

The 770 Internet Tablet is a small (5.5 x 3.1 x 0.7 in.) tablet with a wide, 4.3-inch, 800 x 480 pixel touch-screen and integrated WiFi and Bluetooth wireless. Bundled software includes: web browser, email client, Internet radio, news reader, media players, image viewer, file manager, search, calculator, world clock, PDF-viewer, notes, sketch, games.

The Nokia 770 is not the first product from Nokia based on embedded Linux — the company has previously marketed Linux-based network infrastructure devices to carriers. Although best known for the proprietary Symbian OS that powers its mobile phones (and which it owns 49 percent of), Nokia is a staunch supporter of open source, sponsoring projects such as Movial’s ingenius scratchbox project, and, according to rumors, the MiniMo (mini Mozilla) project. Still, the 770 may be the first Linux-powered consumer product from the number one handset vendor — and the first in a whole line of Linux-powered Internet Tablets from Nokia.

The Nokia 770 is based on a 220-MHz, ARM9-based Texas Instruments (TI) OMAP 1710, an SoC (system-on-chip) that combines an ARM926TEJ processor core with a TI DSP. TI also offers a chipset for mobile phones based on the OMAP 1710, suggesting that a future Internet Tablet from Nokia could gain direct GSM/GPRS, EDGE, or UMTS support (for example, to enable direct music or movie downloads).

The Tablet lacks a hard drive, but has 64MB of free Flash space for user files, expandable through an MMC slot. Battery life is expected to be about three hours. The device weighs 8.1 ounces.

The Nokia 770 Internet Tablet runs an operating system called Nokia Internet Tablet 2005, which Nokia says is based on Linux and other open source software. The open source distribution includes an on-screen keyboard, Internet Radio, RSS news reader, image viewer, and media players.

Linux software and SDK

The company offers a complete source distribution and software development kit for the distribution, available as Debian source and binary packages, and as a 125MB download. The device runs a 2.6 Linux kernel, and has a GNOME-based GUI.

Nokia has launched a community website to support open source software developers and “innovation houses” working with the Nokia 770, or interested in collaborating with Nokia on future devices and OS releases in the Internet Tablet category. The Maemo.org site offers screenshots, a software roadmap, an FAQ, and more.

Nokia’s VP of convergence products, Janne Jormalainen, said, “With the Nokia 770 Internet Tablet consumers can access broadband Internet services away from their desktop. Linux and the Open Source development platform provide us with fast and efficient solutions to build products for this new Nokia product category. This is the first step in creating an Open Source product for broadband and Internet services. We will be launching regular updates of the software. The next software release, planned for the first half of next year, will support more presence-based functionalities, such as VoIP and Instant Messaging.”

Summary of specifications
Nokia lists the following additional specifications for the 770 Internet Tablet:

* Display — 800×480 pixel (WVGA) 4.3-inch touchscreen with up to 65,536 colors
* Memory:
o RAM — 64MB DDR RAM
o 128MB Flash with > 64MB for user
o Memory card — 64MB RS-MMC (Reduced Size MultiMediaCard)
* Wireless communications:
o WLAN — 802.11b/g
o Bluetooth 1.2
+ For Internet connection and file transfer via phone
+ Profiles supported — dial-up networking, file transfer, generic access, SIM access, and serial port profiles
* Other connections:
o USB device mode for PC connectivity
o RS-MMC
o 3.5 mm stereo audio out
o Power connector (2mm)
* Software:
o Operating system — Internet Tablet 2005 software edition
o Applications (in 2005 software edition) — Web Browser, Flash player version 6, Email client, Internet radio, news reader, media players, image viewer, PDF viewer, file manager, search, calculator, world clock, notes, sketch, games
o Supported file formats:
+ Audio — MP3, Real Audio, MPEG4, AAC, WAV, AMR, MP2
+ Image — JPEG, GIF, BMP, TIFF, PNG, Animated GIF format, SVG-tiny, ICO
+ Video — MPEG1, MPEG4, Real Video, H.263, AVI, 3GP
o Language Support:
+ User Interface — British English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish, American English, Canadian French, Mexican Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese
+ User’s Guide: Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, English, French, Dutch, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Greek, Czech, Hungarian, Russian, Canadian French, Brazilian Portuguese, Mexican Spanish
* Physical specs:
o Size — 5.5 x 3.1 x 0.7 inches (141 x 79 x 19 mm)
o Weight — 230 g
o Color — Black and matte silver
o Operating temperature — -10 to +55 degrees C
o Battery –
+ Type — BP-5L
+ Capacity — 1500 mAh
+ Browsing time — 3 hours
+ Standby time — 7 days
* Sales package contents:
o Nokia 770 Internet Tablet
o 2 stylus pens
o Pouch
o Battery (BP-5L)
o Travel charger (AC-4)
o 64 MB RS-MMC memory card
o Connectivity cable DKE-2 (USB)
o Desk stand DT-7
o User guide
o Quick start guide
Options:
o Mobile charger (DC-4)
o Charger adapter (CA-44)
o RS-MMCs

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What has 8gb storage on top of windows Mobile 5, stereo speakers, digital amplifier, bluetooth and only weights 120 grams?? A Samsung SGH-i310 Of course!

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a leading provider of mobile phones and telecom systems, is reinforcing its technology leadership by unveiling the world’s first 8GB Hard Disk embedded smartphone (model: SGH-i310).

Samsung breaks the storage limit in mobile phones by introducing the world’s first mobile phone equipped with a 8GB hard disk drive (model: SGH-i310). With the large storage of 8GB, SGH-i310 will change the way people manage and use the mobile phone.

Samsung is the first to adopt a hard disk drive into mobile phones and has launched three models equipped with a hard disk drive; the world’s first 1.5GB HDD embedded phone (model: SPH-V5400), the world’s first 3GB HDD embedded phone (model: SCH-V7900) and the world’s first 3GB HDD Music smartphone (model: SGH-i300).

The i310 works as a perfect platform for users by combining a phone, a digital camera, and a MP3 player with its immense storage capacity. It enables users to carry around 2,000 songs (4MB/song) wherever they go.

The i310 comes with the latest version of Windows Mobile 5.0 for Smartphone which allows users to view files and easily carry their music library with them. This Windows Mobile 5.0 enables users to sync the playlists, songs, and videos from their personal PCs so that the experience with the i310 is identical to the users’ personal computer. It also offers USB 2.0 and Plug & Play feature which allows the phone to be utilized as a removable hard disk. Businessmen and students can easily store and transfer files to/from their computers in any format conveniently.

The i310 has all the latest features including a 2 megapixel camera with flash, microSD slot, document viewer and TV output. Users can record video with the 2 megapixel camera in high quality resolution.

It also supports enhanced music function with Bluetooth® stereo (A2DP), digital power amp and dual speakers. Users can download music conveniently from online music store from their personal computer or directly via air.

With the release of Nokia E62 they are really serious about grabbing the candy from Blackberry and Treo huh? Price not available at the time of this article.

PhoneScoop have put up a news piece delving into the FCC database, revealing a stripped down Nokia E61, dubbed the E62, without 3G/Wi-Fi or Pop-Port (mini USB instead). The phone operate on the 850/1900 GSM bands and appears to be aimed at the US market. External photos available here, and the manual here.

• The UAProf (a document describing the device in a machine readable format) for this device gives some hints for the specifications:Symbian 9.1 and S60 3.0
• Data Bearer (connectivity): GPRS and EDGE
• Bluetooth 1.2 with General Access Profile, Serial Port Profile, Headset Profile, Handsfree Profile, Dial-up Networking Profile, Object Push Profile, File Transfer Profile, Basic Imaging Profile, Human Interface Device Profile, Sim Access Profile, General Access Profile and General Object Exchange Profile.
• 240 x 320, TFT, 256,000 (18 bits) colours screen.

The Fujitsu Siemens Pocket LOOX T810 / T830. It’s a 3G mobile phone, Handheld Computer, GPS navigation system, digital camera, VoIP headset, PDA, MP3 player and more. It will be available in the middle of the year.

Fujitsu Siemens Pocket LOOX T810 and Pocket LOOX T830
The new Pocket LOOX T Series: always in touch with your businessNew all-integrated handheld from Fujitsu Siemens Computers featuring Windows Mobile® Direct Push e-mail for anywhere, anytime data access

Mobile phone, notebook, navigation system, digital camera, VoIP headset, PDA, MP3 player, and don’t forget the right power adapter for each device. It’s quite a lot of gear for the business traveler to carry around - the term “unlimited mobility” is hardly one that would spring to mind.

Fortunately, Fujitsu Siemens Computers is bringing an end to all this. Europe’s leading IT company will unveil its Pocket LOOX T Series to the public at the 3GSM World Congress, which started today in Barcelona. Featuring Windows Mobile® Direct Push e-mail and UMTS mobile phone, this all-integrated handheld is a pocket-sized office that eliminates the need for multiple devices.

With Microsoft® Windows Mobile 5.0 software and UMTS functionality, Pocket LOOX T series users always have access to their e-mails, appointment calendar and other familiar Microsoft Office applications. And it’s user-friendly, with a standard QWERTY keyboard and brilliant TFT display. Incorporating these devices into the corporate network is straightforward, ensuring secure and reliable data transfer, while the integrated GPS makes sure you never get lost. The new high-end handhelds will arrive at shops in July for prices of approximately €700.

With annual growth rates of 70 percent in the handhelds market in 2005 Fujitsu Siemens Computers has established itself as a key mobility player in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). Fast, efficient digital communication is becoming ever more crucial, particularly in the rapidly growing market for convergence products. With decades of IT and mobility experience, Fujitsu Siemens Computers is extremely well positioned for success in this convergence market. The company recognizes that business users require all-integrated devices, which over time, will replace conventional handhelds and mobile phones.

“It is vital for the mobile workforce to have the information they need at hand anytime and anywhere, and to have the means to respond quickly when it matters,” explained Peter Esser, Executive Vice President Volume Products & Supply Operations at Fujitsu Siemens Computers.

The pocket-swelling, man-sized device sports a large 3.5inch QVGA LCD screen, with a claimed battery life of up to 2.5 hours of continuous viewing (fine for watching the match, but you might get unstuck if the final goes to extra time followed by penalties).

T-DMB has been described as a “promising cross between telecom and broadcasting, enabling people to enjoy crystal-clear video, CD-quality audio and data on the move via mobile handsets”, and LG is claiming that it’ll work just dandy on the move, saying that the PM 80 could provide stable reception at speeds over 100km/h. The actual device, presented here in the traditional manner by near-ecstatic Korean ladies (if only we got so much unbridled joy from our gadgets) follows the traditional PDA form factor, with the addition of an old-school pull out aerial for TV reception.

Users can control the channels and volume via a “5 way key” and tune into DMB with a click of DMB/PDA key. There’s 64mb RAM and 64mb ROM internal memory onboard with a SD slot for expansion.

Powered by an Intel Bulverde 312MHz processor running MS Pocket PC 2003 OS, the PM 80 can connect to a PC, allowing users to manage their e-mail lists, schedules or phone book.
As ever, the Koreans will get to play with this device for ages before we even get a peek at it - if they don’t decide to keep it to themselves for ever, of course.

Retail Price : Approximately USD380 

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