Nokia has announced the a new product class with the launch of the Debian Linux powered Nokia 770 Internet Tablet. It is a small handheld Internet appliance running on Linnux, that believe it or not, does not contain a phone. It connects to the Internet via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
Nokia envisions the 770 as an inexpensive replacement for the 2nd or 3rd PC a family might have at home. The expected price is $350US.
The Nokia 770 Internet Tablet features an impressive high-resolution (800x480) widescreen display with zoom and on-screen keyboard, ideal for viewing online content over Wi-Fi.
"We are very excited to introduce our first Nokia Internet Tablet device to the market. With the Nokia 770 Internet Tablet consumers can access broadband Internet services away from their desktop, for example in the backyard or at a café within a Wi-Fi hotspot", says Janne Jormalainen, Vice President of Convergence Products, Multimedia, Nokia.
Nokia envisions the 770 as an inexpensive replacement for the 2nd or 3rd PC a family might have at home. The expected price is $350US.
The Nokia 770 Internet Tablet features an impressive high-resolution (800x480) widescreen display with zoom and on-screen keyboard, ideal for viewing online content over Wi-Fi.
"We are very excited to introduce our first Nokia Internet Tablet device to the market. With the Nokia 770 Internet Tablet consumers can access broadband Internet services away from their desktop, for example in the backyard or at a café within a Wi-Fi hotspot", says Janne Jormalainen, Vice President of Convergence Products, Multimedia, Nokia.
