Nokia has launched its very own "mini-laptop", the Booklet 3G, claiming the device will last 12 hours between charges.
It's long been rumoured to be taking such a step, and with netbooks the driving force in PC sales, it's no surprise the mobile giant finally did. That said, despite the specs looking very netbook-like, Nokia has stressed it's a "mini-laptop".
Click here for photos of the Booklet 3G.
Powered by an Intel Atom processor, the Booklet 3G will run Windows - which fits in nicely with Microsoft and Nokia's recent deal.
If the 12-hour battery life claim proves true, the Nokia device will be at the front of the pack for time between charges. Another intriguing feature the Nokia netbook will boast is integrated A-GPS. Such sat-nav functionality is more frequently seen on smartphones than cheap and cheerful laptops.
The Booklet 3G also offers an HDMI port for high-def video output. It features an aluminium chassis, a material also seen in higher-end laptops such as the Apple MacBook Air, and a 10-inch glass display. The Nokia device weighs in at a not particularly light 1.25 kilograms, and is two centimetres wide.
It also includes 3G/HSPA connectivity, integrated Bluetooth and Wi-Fi - but then you'd expect a mobile firm to get at least connectivity right.
Kai Oistamo, Nokia's executive vice president for devices, said in a statement: "We are in the business of connecting people and the Nokia Booklet 3G is a natural evolution for us."
Nokia has not yet announced pricing or availability of the Booklet 3G will be available, saying instead that finer details will be announced on 2 September.
-
Bigger salaries, more burnout: Is the CISO role in crisis?In-depth CISOs are more stressed than ever before – but why is this and what can be done?
-
Cheap cyber crime kits can be bought on the dark web for less than $25News Research from NordVPN shows phishing kits are now widely available on the dark web and via messaging apps like Telegram, and are often selling for less than $25.
-
Nokia hails success of Europe’s first commercial 5G cloud RAN deploymentNews Elise says its 5G cloud network puts it in a strong position during a move towards 6G
-
Kyndryl and Nokia extend partnership to drive data center networking gainsNews The companies plan to offer more data center networking options aimed at enterprise customers
-
Dell and Nokia expand strategic partnership to drive network cloud transformationNews The companies will leverage each other’s expertise and distribution to scale telecom networks and private 5G use cases
-
Nokia and Google score breakthrough in Android 13 network slicingNews Nokia's solution will allow devices to connect to multiple network slices simultaneously, provided by existing 4G and 5G operators
-
Nokia wins Indosat contract to expand 5G across IndonesiaNews The deal will bring next-gen communication technology to customers across a 1.4 million square kilometre area
-
Nokia and Ligado partner on 4G, 5G enterprise private networkNews Nokia will leverage Ligado’s Band 24 spectrum to reach the US enterprise market
-
The IT Pro Products of the Year 2021: The year’s best hardware and softwareBest Our pick of the best products from the past 12 months
-
Nokia T20 review: A simple, sturdy Android tablet at an SMB-friendly priceReviews It’s not as luxurious as an iPad, but the T20 makes a fine, functional tablet for business
