Archive for 'Nokia N800'

Well the N810 got official yesterday (for real this time), so
with the exception of WiMax; what else actually changed? Well apparently there is
an OS2008 update in store, which will also be obtainable for original N800/N810
users. I would guess this would not be available until summer, as that is the expected release date for the new tablet. The update is going to address numerous software related issues, such as
updating the standard email client, Chinese character support in browsers,
along with ‘Seamless Software Updates”. Seamless updates? We don’t have a clue
either… DotSisx from Symbian-Guru
believes this could be a mask for OTA (Over the Air updates), which would allow
you to update your firmware through WiMax (or possibly even Wifi). Personally,
I hope this also means Nokia will make the repositories easier and more reliable to use; and
possibly even auto-update my current apps if I choose to. We all remember the
good’ole days when Canola released a new Beta and their repositories got hammered;
not to mention when OS2008 was nearly unobtainable
for the first few days after launch.

The tablet will initially launch in the US only, and the cost is currently unknown. I would love to see it at the sub $400 range, as opposed to pushing $500 like the original N810. As for the N800′s, those are truly at rock bottom prices. If you are fine without the GPS, keyboard, and future WiMax; I wouldn’t hold off to grab yourself one.

Sources: Tablet-Guru , Pictures via Engadget

Apparently there is a Nokia employee who just couldn’t wait
until the official announcement to show off his shiny new N810 tablet. The
leaked pictures, now removed , were displayed earlier today on flickr and showed
some up close images of the suspected WiMax tablet. Internet Tablet Talk users
who saw the remainder of images report the stylus may have changed, let’s hope outside
of WiMax that isn’t the only added “feature” (new camera please?). Be sure to jump in the discussion and have your say before things get really official. One more
day until CTIA , one more day….

Source: Internet Tablet Talk 

As if we didn’t expect this already, Nokia is one step closer to announcing the "official" WiMax edition tablet. The image, shown to the left, surfaced earlier today at Nokia’s official website; jusy days before CTIA.

The model is suggesting the tablet will retain its current ‘N810′ label, however it appers the external casing has be given a darker touch. It is unclear on what, if any, other options will be added outside of WiMax; lets just hope we see some prices drop on the current N810 -similar to the ones witness on the N800 just a few months back. More details are expected in the coming days, be sure to hold off on your tablet purchase until after CTIA. 

Source: Internet Tablet Talk 

The Internet Tablet School posted some new videos which can
be helpful for those new to the internet tablet world.  They have been busy over there and posted a
total of 33 tutorials this year alone. 
So if you are looking for some “How To’s” this is a site for you. 

The video after the jump shows how to word process with the built in Notes
and the internet’s Goggle Documents on your N800 and N810. This should be making
it easier to get your thoughts down.  The video posted below is how to find and change your internet tablet’s theme.  I really like
these videos they are very clear and precise tutorials. If you don’t like
the video, as we said in a previous article they offer a text version for each process.  It is best to use a little of both so that
you get a full understanding. 

If you own an N800 or N810, tell us
about some themes you might use and how you word process on your tablet.   Check the video after the jump for the word processing tutorial. 

Nokia N800 & N810: How to find and install themes

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Looks like those who are dissatisfied with the OS 2007/2008 interface finally have a new option. Ty from Geek Penguin has successfully installed an "optimized" port of KDE on his Nokia N810, claiming performance similar to his desktop. The KDE port is pack with a few useful applications as well, including KOffice and CUPS -allowing printing from the tablet. This really proves the potential of the hardware shipping in the tablets, and I do not think its too far off before we see a complete distribution port. 

You can get instructions for the installation over at Geek Penguin and Tablet Hacker. I will be installing this on my N800 shortly and will keep you updated with the progress. The N800 has a slightly slower processor than its successor, however it should still be capable; although possibly a bit slower. has the same processor as the N810, however it was orginally underclocked (until OS 2008). 

Geek Penguin’s YouTube video after the jump…

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WeBot, a similar service to Orb, has just announced support for Nokia's N810 internet tablet. The service allows media streaming from any high speed connection, including mobile tethering, and allows users to stream media from their Windows, Linux, or Mac computer. Once you sign up for you free account, you can download your copy of WeBot 'bot', which acts as a mini server for the content you wish to share. The service also works fine on the N800, as streaming is done within the web browser.

WeBot is still in beta for now, but we'll keep you updated on future enhancements and releases. Don't forget to jump in the WeBot forum for now and voice any concerns you may have, as initial impressions show the developers taking interest in what the users are saying.

The plot of land Nokia has forgotten for so long is finally seeing some decent action. Just a few months ago we got a revised N95 specifically for our 3G bands, and now we are seeing a stronger push of their internet tablets in the states.

"More than ever, people want to bring their online communities with them wherever they go – whether it's on vacation, a business trip, or just around their neighborhood – and the pocketable Nokia N810 Internet Tablet lets consumers do just this," said Bill Plummer, Vice President, Multimedia, Nokia North America.

The N810 is Nokia's follow-up to the N800, and sports 4.1 inch color touch screen display -capable of an 800×600 resolution, 400Mgz TI OMAP Processor, 128MG of RAM and 256 of flash, and 2GB of internal storage. The N810 also brings Internet Tablet OS 2008, which will be an optional update for the N800 in December. Networking is handled via 802.11g connection or Bluetooth pairing with your mobile, still no WiMax for the time being. Data input can now be done by a slide-out backlit keyboard, and navigation is done by an integrated GPS chip. An optional 3-year Wayfinder license can be purchased for $129.99, but I assume Maemo Mapper with Google Maps will do the trick just fine. If you’re considering upgrading your N800, you will lose the FM tuner, two SD slots (in favor of one miniSD slot), and pop-out webcam (replaced by a front-facing webcam). Small loses compared to the full QWERTY and GPS you gain in the N810.

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Garnet OS (formerly known as Palm OS) has recently announced a Maemo compatible emulator, giving access to over 30,000 applications to Nokia tablet users. The beta, already available for download here, brings support to the 770, 800, and future 810 models. If you're asking yourself why you would want to run Palm software on your perfectly working tablet, stop wondering- do it because you can. 

"Garnet VM enables Nokia Nseries users to run thousands of Garnet OS (formerly Palm OS®) applications. Garnet VM supports some of the most popular applications in the mobile market including, Google Maps™, Snappermail®, DateBk5 and perennially popular games like Bejeweled®, PacMan and Sudoku." 

Since I can already run Google Maps on my N800 and the rest of those "apps" look like useless games, I will definitly be passing this up. This may be a last ditch effort to bring some excitement back to the Palm OS, however I have to commend Garnet for bringing support to the Nokia tablet world.