The wait for the ‘PC-like’ mobile phone is now over. Nokia has finally unveiled the Linux-based Maemo driven N900. The ultra-modern phone emulates Nokia’s Internet tablets and facilitates users to enjoy internet browsing just like desktop browsing.
Users can now run several applications simultaneously. The N900 provides computer-grade performance in a compact device. It is equipped with ARM Cortex-A8 processor, 1GB of application memory and OpenGL ES 2.0 graphics acceleration. It facilitates users to swap between several applications effortlessly, since the content is always available via the dashboard. The device allows users to personalize the homescreen with favorite shortcuts, widgets and applications.
“With Linux software, Mozilla-based browser technology and now also with cellular connectivity, the Nokia N900 delivers a powerful mobile experience. The Nokia N900 shows where we are going with Maemo and we’ll continue to work with the community to push the software forward. What we have with Maemo is something that is fusing the power of the computer, the internet and the mobile phone, and it is great to see that it is evolving in exciting ways,” quoted Anssi Vanjoki, Executive Vice President, Markets, Nokia.
The Nokia handset features a high-resolution WVGA touchscreen. Messaging is made easier, owing to the full physical slide-out QWERTY keyboard. The Nokia Messaging service assists users to mobilize up to 10 personal email accounts. The device boasts of a 32GB of storage and can be expandable up to 48GB by means of a microSD card. The handset features tag cloud user interface that allows users to explore the 5 megapixel camera and Carl Zeiss optics.
The Nokia N900 will be offered in select markets by October, 2009 for an estimated retail price of EUR 500, excluding sales taxes and subsidies. The Nokia N900 will be exhibited at Nokia World, Stuttgart, on September 2.