The much awaited Nokia N900 is now available to users in the US. With the launch of N900, Nokia brings a powerful computer running on the dynamic, Linux-based Maemo platform. Empowered with the platform and multiple ways to connect to the Internet, the N900 promises to offers a unique user experience.
The N900 delivers email, favorite websites, social communities, images and music, all at one place with the Linux-based Maemo operating system, 32GB of storage and multiple alternatives of connectivity and easy access to 3G data networks. With the N900, users can capture every essential moment.
“Consumers from every segment of the population are looking for more out of their mobile device – more power, more ability, more connectivity. The Nokia N900 ushers in a new era with a very powerful mobile computer,” said Alessandro Lamanna, Vice President, Retail Sales, Nokia. “With an open source operating system, incorporated technology like an OMAP processor, and real time web widgets, the Nokia N900 delivers the experience of a pocketable computer that has the information you’re looking for right there waiting for you thanks to the ability to be connected just about anywhere.”
The N900 offers users the ability of multitasking with several applications and web browsing at the same time. The N900 makes listening to music and instant messaging while surfing the web simpler than ever.
Based on open source platform, the Maemo OS allows developers to create a variety of applications ranging from home brew, Twitter and instant messaging applications to other commercial applications. Users and application developers can communicate with other members and Nokia employees by visiting official website of Maemo.
The web browser of Nokia N900 is based on Mozilla technology that permits users to access worldwide web like traditional desktop computers. Further enhancing the user experience is the support for Adobe Flash 9.4 and gesture support within the Nokia web browser. Users can now easily access their favorite websites, use drop down menus and enjoy Flash video clips on the Nokia N900.
Boasting of its 3.5-inch touchscreen and full slide-and-hide QWERTY keyboard, the device also allows users to personalize up to four different homescreens. Users can personalize homescreens with calendar widget and contacts application, favorite bookmarked web pages and also with popular social networking sites.
The Nokia N900 is equipped with 5 megapixel camera, Carl Zeiss optical lens and dual LED flash. Users can share their images and video directly from their phones to Ovi Share. Users can also access their Ovi account with the help of Ovi services like Maps and Files.
The Nokia N900 is retailed at $649 USD. It is available through Nokia Flagship stores in New York and Chicago. Users can also purchase the N900 from nokiausa.com and several independent retailers and e-tailers including Amazon.