Nokia’s Booklet 3G gets more real, more extensively spec’d, more sexy
When Nokia’s Booklet 3G laptop/netbook/whatever-you-want-to-call-it was first announced last week, we were pretty impressed. Surprisingly so, in fact. We knew a Nokia laptop was on the horizon but we really expected it to be a boring, inexpensive “me too” offering intended to make Nokia’s entry into the notebook space a simple and attainable one. As it turns out, the exact opposite is the case — the Nokia Booklet 3G is anything but simple, it’s anything but boring and with the announced price of 575€ ($817 USD), it’s anything but inexpensive. Now that Nokia World ‘09 is here and the Booklet 3G’s specs have been revealed, we’re even more bowled over than we were before. The bottom line is that the Booklet 3G is a Windows 7-powered beast with an insane 12 hour battery life (and that’s supposedly usage time, not standby), admirable specs and a design that’s just begging to be ogled. Yep, we need it. Hit the jump for the full specs along with a new promo vid and a brief video interview with the designer.
All day computing
- Up to 12 hours of usage time
- Last for a heavy work day
- Windows 7 and Intel Atom processor
- Charge it and go – no need to worry about taking your charger with you
Sleek, robust design
- A stylish, premium design with a chassis made from a single piece of machined aluminum
- 19.9 mm thin
- Three different colors at launch: black, ice (white) and azure (blue)
Seamless connectivity
- Inbuilt WLAN and WWAN enable connectivity to the Internet anywhere a WiFi or cellular network connection is found
- 3G/ HSPA with hot swappable simcard
Sync easily with your Nokia handset
- Integrated Ovi Suite enables easy sync of calendar contacts, media with your device and the cloud
Integrated Nokia services
- Ovi Suite 2.0
- Nokia Music for PC
- Ovi Maps
- Social Hub – keeps track of your social software feeds in one spot and serves as a SMS sender
- Nokia software updater
Dimensions
- Weight (max) 1250 g
- Dimensions (max) 264 x 185 x 19.9 mm
CPU and Chipset
- Intel Atom Z530, 1.6 GHz
- Intel Poulsbo US15W, fanless design
Memory and Storage
- RAM: 1 GB, DDR2, 533 Mhz, soldered down
- HDD: 120 GB, 1.8”/5mmH/SATA, 8 MB cache, 4200 RPM
Display
- 10.1”, 1280×720 pixels, glass window
Battery
- 16 cell, 56.8 Wh, Li-Ion prismatic, removable design
Connectivity
- 802.11 b/g/n, 2T2R
- BT 2.1 + EDR
- Inbuilt 3G modem (data calls only). Different variants: WCDMA: 850/1900/2100 or WCDMA 900/2100 or no modem.
- All modem variants have GSM and GPRS
- Assisted-GPS
I/O ports
- 1 x HDMI 1.2 out
- 3 x USB 2.0
- 1 x headphone out (OMTP 3.5 mm) – with OMTP headsets also functions as audio in
- 1 x DC-in
- 1 x SD card reader
- 1 x SIM / USIM slot
Camera and microphone
- 1.3 MP front facing camera with integrated microphone
Keyboard
- Frame keyboard
- 2 physical layouts: US (78 keys, 17 mm pitch, 1.8 mm stroke) and UK (79 keys, 16.7 mm pitch, 1.8 mm stroke)
Other
- Accelerometer
Inbox contents
- Nokia Booklet 3G
- BC-1S battery
- AC/DC power adapter
- Quick setup guide and warranty instructions
- Headset WH-205
- USB charging multi-cable CA-126
Software
- Operating System: Windows 7 Starter Edition, Home Premium or Professional
- MS Office Small Business 60 day trial
- MS Internet Explorer 8
- HDD protection utility, Hotkey utility , Knock Control utility, Power Profile Switcher, Battery Life utility
- Nokia Update Manager
- Ovi Suite
- Ovi Maps Gadget
- Social Hub
- F-Secure Internet Security 2010 trial
How many people care about netbooks again?
My new netbook! Can’t wait!
Accelerometer. LMFAO. Go Super Monkey Ball!
I didn’t make my comment sarcastically by the way, its a genuine question. Curious as to how many people want to own, or already own, netbooks. I personally know of 1.
I personally own a netbook, I use it for my computer consulting business, it is great for me since I don’t always want/need to carry around my normal 15 inch macbook pro with me.
I’m actually curious if this netbook uses Ion or a GMA950
I personally own a netbook, I use it for my computer consulting business, it is great for me since I don’t always want/need to carry around my normal 15 inch macbook pro with me.
I’m actually curious if this netbook uses Ion or a GMA9
When Nokia’s Booklet 3G laptop/netbook/whatever-you-want-to-call-it was first announced last week, we were pretty impressed. Surprisingly so, in fact.
Damned with faint praise.
Zach, If the device from the company you routinely Nok on impresses you after you’ve had your hands on it, I’ll drop coin without question.
Off topic but relevant, is there a terrifying experience with one of the old and deadly Nokia 6110 candy bar form factors in your past?
Were you assaulted in a prison shower with one because of a “failure to communicate”?
No worry, just curious.
I own a Macbook Air (13″) and I can’t use it for more than 2.5 hours without plugging into the wall.
If this Booklet 3G can be used for 12 hours (wifi web browsing, email checks in background, few work related programs open), I will drop the Air like a BRICK and use this 3G connected device as my primary work laptop.
It’s also 2.7lbs.
“Windows 7 and Intel Atom processor”
They think that’s a good thing?
Only a gig of RAM? With Windows 7?? Weak–very very weak. Give it more RAM and I’ll consider it. Otherwise, looks good!
It’s GMA.
If this works as a Hackintosh, I am *so* there.
@TrollsLiveInMyTown,
Anyone who is on the move a lot all day and need access to documents and Internet will want one for many reasons. I have a 15″ Dell I can’t stand because it is heavy to lug from place to place constantly throughout the work day. I don’t carry a bag so no power supply. My Dell will always die on me at a Starbucks or meeting in the middle of day. A netbook is tiny and can easily be taken places and last longer on battery. I don’t have to have the inconvenience of lugging around a bag just because of power.
If I need more computing power I use my big laptop or desktop. Netbooks are not meant to he used as your main laptop, just a supplement.
I will be picking one of these bad boys up.
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Stick that 16cell battery in something with a ULV processor and proper graphics card and we’ll have a real winner.
What’s the point of a netbook if its over $400 ?
To the trolls who mock the idea and potential PRICE of an Apple tablet you probably need to kindly STFU now.
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a lot of people own netbooks dumb ass thats why companies make them! I only know 3 people that owns i-phones those that mean the i-phone didnt sell millions get a life FAG!
@Manny,
The point of a netbook is not to be a cheap laptop. It just happens to work out that way because of the lower specced hardware usually involved. Netbooks are meant to be tiny net centric laptops for people requiring high mobility. This thing fits the bill and gives me all day running time. It is something o would buy.
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@SID
why does it need a better graphics process, i think you’re missing their target demographic
heres a hint its not gamers
I find it funny how Glasnburg calls other trolls, yet he constantly makes the most pointless flamebaiting comments in regards to anyone but Apple. I own an iPhone myself, but I don’t feel some rediculous need to put down anyone who doesn’t like or want to own it. What a douchebag.
I hate it. Why? Because I’m “Verizon Guy”. If I’m buying a 3G netbook, I need to make sure that it works EVERYWHERE, on ANY 3G network. Not just on HSPA. Qualcomm made the Gobi chipset specifically for this purpose. Most OEMs love it, because now they only need to design/test/validate a single WWAN option that can be activated on any network.
Most OEMS. Not Nokia. Why? Because Nokia still has an axe to grind with Qualcomm. It’s the reason why you don’t seen any E-series or N-series handsets on Verizon or Sprint. And it’s the reason why Nokia will continue to be a marketshare laggard in North America. I expect the Booklet 3G to follow the same fate.
Don’t get me wrong, it’s an impressive piece of kit, and should hint at what’s coming in Apple’s tablet (wink wink). But how can any American take their claim of “3G” seriously when it doesn’t support Verizon or “Carrier Wars” winner Sprint?
@Champs: Why would anyone pay $900 for a Hackintosh? Wouldn’t you rather take a *real* white Macbook with a *real* CPU, *real* graphics, SuperDrive etc. for $100 more?
It’s not a netbook?
Yeah, because a battery that lasts 2.5 hours is awesome on the go.
No graphics gard in a laptop is going to be good enough for gamers.
I’d like a graphics card to be able to play HD video. Otherwise what’s the point of an HDMI port? They could have stuck with a cheaper VGA instead.
@Verizon Guy,
Actually it is because nokias biggest market is outside the US and they all use GSM. By making it HSPA they secure the largest market. That is why most upper end phones are GSM first. Globally, CDMA will ensure the least number of customers.
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