Ah, the rumor mill is churning again, and the latest to be spit out the end are the rumblings about the Nokia N900, or so it’s called. In case you’re wondering, the N900 has also been reported to be code named the Rover or the Maemo Flagship, but that’s getting into linguistics when we should be placing our attention on release dates, prices, features, service providers, and specs. We should also talk about where this internet tablet is coming from, meaning its lineage.
Now, a lot of sources are saying that the N900 is comparable to the N810, but unlike that internet tablet the N900 will have phone capabilities, which puts it in the Nokia N97 ballpark. We all know the N97 is less than a year old, and most of the world has been focused on the new Palm Pre and the iPhone 3G S since E3, but the N900 is worth noticing because it is so kickass. Like any “update,” there are changes, and with the N900 you get Maemo operating system in place of Symbian S60, you get a better screen with increased resolution, and there’s no tilt on the slider.
Undressing the Nokia N900
Just like the N97, however, the Nokia N900 comes with 32GB of onboard memory plus expandable options that will give you 48GB. Sticking with memory, there is 1GB of virtual runtime memory driving off of 256MB of RAM and 768MB of virtual RAM. Also, like the N97, there’s a mind-blowing 5-megapixel camera with a Carl Zeiss lens, duel LED flash, autofocus, and a sliding cover. Several reports state the N900 has GPS and an accelerometer to enhance the usability of the 3.5-inch (800 x 480) WVGA touchscreen. With dimensions of 2.35” x 4.37” x 0.71” and a weight of 6.34 ounces, the Nokia N900 is only slightly thicker and a bit heavier than the new iPhone 3G S, so you’ll know it’s there, but you’ll also feel pretty cool with that bulk in your pocket. The N900 will run with the same processor as the Pre, which is an OMAP3430 500/600 Mhz. Other features include the GSM Quadband and WCDMA (900, 1700/2100, 2100), Wi-Fi, HSPA, and seven keyboard language options. As with the N97 again, there is a sharing status with image tagging and geo-tagging. The supported browser is reportedly Firefox 3.
Along with a number of cable and adapters that come in the box, the Nokia N900 comes with a cleaning cloth, which only means one thing; it’s a fingerprint junkie. Pricing hasn’t been confirmed (but expect it to exceed $700) and the N900 should see the light of day at the end of the summer.
