Saturday, September 4, 2010

Nokia Launches the N900: Computer-grade performance in a handset

Thursday, August 27, 2009, 15:26
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Nokia today marked the next phase in the evolution of Maemo software with the new Nokia N900. Taking its cues from the world of desktop computing, the open source, Linux-based Maemo software delivers a PC-like experience on a handset-sized device.

The Nokia N900 has evolved from Nokia’s previous generation of Internet Tablets and broadens the choice for technology enthusiasts who appreciate the ability to multitask and browse the internet like they would on their desktop computer.

Running on the new Maemo 5 software, the Nokia N900 empowers users to have dozens of application windows open and running simultaneously while taking full advantage of the cellular features, touch screen and QWERTY keyboard.

Designed for computer-grade performance in a compact size, Maemo complements Nokia’s other software platforms, such as Symbian, which powers Nokia’s smartphones.

The Nokia N900 packs a powerful ARM Cortex-A8 processor, up to 1GB of application memory and OpenGL ES 2.0 graphics acceleration. The result is PC-like multitasking, allowing many applications to run simultaneously. Switching between applications is simple, as all running content is constantly available through the dashboard. The panoramic homescreen can be fully personalized with favorite shortcuts, widgets and applications.

To make web browsing more enjoyable, the Nokia N900 features a high-resolution WVGA touch screen and fast internet connectivity with 10/2 HSPA and WLAN. Thanks to the browser powered by Mozilla technology, websites look the way they would on any computer. Online videos and interactive applications are vivid with full Adobe Flash(TM) 9.4 support. Maemo software updates happen automatically over the internet.

Messaging on the N900 is easy and convenient thanks to the full physical slide-out QWERTY keyboard. Setting up email happens with only a few touches and the Nokia Messaging service mobilizes up to 10 personal email accounts. Text message or IM exchanges with friends are shown in one view and all conversations are organized as separate windows.

The Nokia N900 has 32GB of storage, which is expandable up to 48GB via a microSD card. For photography, the Maemo software and the N900 come with a new tag cloud user interface that will help users get the most out of the 5MP camera and Carl Zeiss optics.

The Nokia N900 will be available in select markets from October 2009 with an estimated retail price of EUR 500 excluding sales taxes and subsidies. The Nokia N900 will be displayed at Nokia World, Stuttgart, on September 2. More information on Maemo is available at   http://maemo.nokia.com.

Watch the N900 Ad Video and documentary below:

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24 Responses to “Nokia Launches the N900: Computer-grade performance in a handset”

  1. N900 to appear in London next week! | IXPLORA - Mobile Phone News and General Tech News and Discussion said on Saturday, September 5, 2009, 16:41

    [...] The Nokia N900 will be making a special appearance when it forms part of an installation at the BFI on London’s Southbank next week. Running from September 9 to 13 is the onedotzero adventures in motion festival, featuring a special installation which will be controlled by a Nokia N900. The application for the installation was developed by digital artists Karsten Schmidt and Gary birkett. The app uses live messages from a variety of online sources to create an animated digital projection. The actual visual, projected onto the side of the BFI, can then be controlled by the N900. Tapping into the device’s accelerometer, users can manipulate the projection simply by flipping and rotating the device (check it out in the video below). During the festival there will also be a number of talks around development on the maemo platform, including a panel discussion on Thursday 10 September featuring Nokia’s head of user experience design on maemo, Harri Kiljander. [...]

  2. Nokia Opens up N900 to Hackers and Modders | IXPLORA - Mobile Phone News and General Tech News and Discussion said on Tuesday, September 15, 2009, 4:58

    [...] is once again pushing the power under the hood of the N900 by organising Push N900, a competition for hackers and modders. With Nokia keen to highlight the [...]

  3. Video: Getting started with the Nokia N900 | IXPLORA - Mobile Phone News and General Tech News and Discussion said on Friday, October 16, 2009, 14:49

    [...] you’re a first-timer to the N900 and Maemo, getting set up is ultra simple and here’s a video that explain [...]

  4. Video: Nokia N900 running Google Wave | IXPLORA - Mobile Phone News and General Tech News and Discussion said on Saturday, October 17, 2009, 15:24

    [...] we have a video of the Nokia N900 running Google’s  latest product Wave. As you’re about to see, things don’t run too [...]

  5. Nokia N900 could be delayed by a month | IXPLORA - Mobile Phone News and General Tech News and Discussion said on Monday, October 26, 2009, 23:07

    [...] Nokia N900 could be delayed by up to a month due to take account of feedback from application developers. The [...]

  6. Nokia to Launch 3D Multitouch Interface? | IXPLORA - Mobile Phone News and General Tech News and Discussion said on Monday, October 26, 2009, 23:29

    [...] 3D multi-touch interface will see an intriguing development on the UI currently present on the Nokia N900 and the upcoming Maemo 6 device, which is still in development. The 3D system reacts not only to [...]

  7. The Nokia N900 Shipments Have Started | IXPLORA - Mobile Phone News and General Tech News and Discussion said on Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 16:25

    [...] Mobile Phone News » The Nokia N900 Shipments Have Started Nokia says that shipments of its N900 mobile computer based on open source Maemo 5 software, have now started. The Nokia N900 will be available in retail [...]

  8. Weird Nokia N900 Campaign “i am the medium, i am the message, i am the one” | IXPLORA - Mobile Phone News and General Tech News and Discussion said on Wednesday, November 11, 2009, 2:18

    [...] has gone down the rather bizarre and twisted route for its teaser campaign for the new Nokia N900 following in the footsteps of Verizon’s Droid Sci-Fi launch. The Nokia video, currently [...]

  9. N900: How to keep it stuffed with the best apps | IXPLORA - Mobile Phone News and General Tech News and Discussion said on Friday, November 13, 2009, 15:40

    [...] The Nokia N900 explored in 30 seconds!  it shows you how to shoehorn the latest and greatest apps into the N900. [...]

  10. Nokia N900 Firmware v1.2009.42.11 Update | IXPLORA - Mobile Phone News and General Tech News and Discussion said on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 12:50

    [...] The Nokia N900 has received the first public update taking the device to firmware version v1.2009.42.11. Now, this may seem odd for a handset that isn’t even in stores yet but the update effects those devices sent out early. [...]

  11. And the survey says: Nokia N900 is a developers dream! | IXPLORA - Mobile Phone News and General Tech News and Discussion said on Wednesday, November 25, 2009, 14:59

    [...] The Nokia N900 has landed and clearly represents a break in convention for Nokia by moving away from Symbian and into new and exciting territory. However, it needs more than just the press onboard to be a success. Fortunately, a recent survey of developers has shown that it’s not just us that is excited about the Maemo powered Nokia N900. [...]

  12. Nokia N900 Vs HTC Touch Pro 2 | IXPLORA - Mobile Phone News and General Tech News and Discussion said on Friday, November 27, 2009, 13:41

    [...] The Nokia N900 and HTC Touch Pro 2 sliding QWERTY smartphones are peas in a pod at first glance. Epic displays, powerful operating systems – what’s the difference between them? A lot, as it would happen. We put the pair head to head in our stat clash and explain all… [...]

  13. Top Ten Free Nokia N900 Apps | IXPLORA - Mobile Phone News and General Tech News and Discussion said on Thursday, December 3, 2009, 15:57

    [...] The Nokia N900 is a 3.5-inch touchscreen device that uses the Maemo 5 operating system. Now, it comes pre-loaded with everything you’re likely to need to personalisation is the name of the game and getting a host of apps for free is even better. Here we look at what we think at the top ten free Nokia apps at the moment. [...]

  14. Nokia N900 coming to Vodafone UK in January 2010 | IXPLORA - Mobile Phone News and General Tech News and Discussion said on Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 15:31

    [...] Home » Mobile Phone News » Nokia N900 coming to Vodafone UK in January 2010 The N900 has been eagerly awaited for months – even before it was officially announced back in September. With an all-new OS that could [...]

  15. Carphone Warehouse wins Nokia N900 Exclusivity | IXPLORA - Mobile Phone News and General Tech News and Discussion said on Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 16:07

    [...] Nokia N900 will be available exclusively from the Carphone Warehouse from December 26. The retailer will be selling [...]

  16. Turn Your N900 Into A PS3 Controller & More With BlueMaemo | IXPLORA - Mobile Phone News and General Tech News and Discussion said on Thursday, December 31, 2009, 12:58

    [...] is a free application that converts your N900 into a host of bluetooth peripherals including a keyboard, mouse, media remote, gamepad, [...]

  17. Best Nokia Smartphones of 2009 | IXPLORA - Mobile Phone News and General Tech News and Discussion said on Thursday, December 31, 2009, 13:13

    [...] N900 The Nokia N900 was quite easily one the most highly anticipated devices of 2009 — and for good reason [...]

  18. Use your Nokia N900 to control your Playstation 3 | IXPLORA - Mobile Phone News and General Tech News and Discussion said on Monday, January 4, 2010, 14:32

    [...] The Nokia N900 impressed us more than any other smartphone in 2009, living up to the hype and proving an exceptionally talented handset. It gets better though, as it can also be used to control your Sony PS3, proving a near ideal companion should you lose your regular controller. [...]

  19. First small Over-the-Air Software Update for Nokia N900 | IXPLORA - Mobile Phone News and General Tech News and Discussion said on Tuesday, January 12, 2010, 11:48

    [...] Nokia N900 owners rejoice, as a (small) software update rolls out today across all territories (where the N900 is sold) and across all variants. The software update will be available as an over-the-air update or with the Nokia Software Update app on your PC, globally within the next 24 hours. [...]

  20. Nokia N900 Gets Update on Ovi Store | IXPLORA - Mobile Phone News and General Tech News and Discussion said on Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 13:12

    [...] The Nokia N900 has received a software update that gives it access to the Ovi app store.This has taken a while because the N900 is the first Nokia phone to use the Maemo operating system, which replaces Symbian as Nokia’s high-end OS of choice. [...]

  21. Nokia N900 Gets Major Firmware Update | IXPLORA - Mobile Phone News and General Tech News and Discussion said on Friday, January 15, 2010, 12:03

    [...] a recent update that introduced the Ovi Store to N900 users, another update is now being rolled out from tomorrow – and it’s being called [...]

  22. Firefox for Mobile Now Available on Nokia’s Maemo Platform | IXPLORA - Mobile Phone News and General Tech News and Discussion said on Saturday, January 30, 2010, 4:53

    [...] is now available for Nokia’s Maemo platform. Starting today, Nokia N900 owners can enjoy many of the same Firefox features they know and love on the desktop on their mobile device. [...]

  23. Carphonewarehouse Gets Exclusivity on the Nokia N900 | IXPLORA - Mobile Phone News and General Tech News and Discussion said on Monday, February 1, 2010, 14:17

    [...] Warehouse has exclusives on the Nokia N900 and 5230 through February. The N900 will initially be available on Vodafone; free on a 24-month [...]

  24. Engadget Awards Shortlist – Nokia N900 Up for both Gadget and Smartphone of the Year! | IXPLORA - Mobile Phone News and General Tech News and Discussion said on Monday, February 8, 2010, 11:33

    [...] their shortlist for the 2009 Engadget Awards. And Nokia has landed in three different categories. The N900 is up for both Gadget of the Year and the Smartphone of the Year. Also landing in the list is the Nokia Booklet [...]

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