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Well its about time now for nokia when they try out their hands on something new. Nokia has been recently in the news for their tie up with Microsoft as well as their ongoing project related to the much speculated 3G notebook project. Nokia yesterday confirmed the existence of soon to be launched Windows based Nokia 3G booklet, a mini notebook based on the Intel Atom(Z530 running at 1.6 Ghz). The Key features according to the sources will include a stunning(claimed) 12 hour battery life, 3G/HSDPA and WiFi connectivity, HDMI port (for HD video output), 10″ glass HD-ready display and integrated A-GPS. The Nokia Booklet will weighs in at 1.2 kilograms and is 2cm thick. The products Market availability and pricing information will be announced at Nokia World next week, but rumors are strong that it will be sold at around $800.

Technical specs and features:

• Intel Atom Chipset (Z530 running at 1.6 Ghz). No fan, which means near silent running. No fan, which means near silent running.
• 120 GB hard disk 120 GB hard disk
• 3G / HSDPA and WiFi connectivity, plus integrated Bluetooth for local wireless communication 3G / HSDPA and WiFi connectivity, plus integrated Bluetooth for local wireless communication
• 12 hour battery life 12 hour battery life
• 19.9 mm thick x 264 mm width x 185 mm depth 19.9 mm thick x 264 mm width x 185 mm depth
• 10.1 inch glass HD ready display 10.1 inch glass display HD ready
• Front facing video camera mounted, on top of the screen, for video calling Front facing video camera mounted, on top of the screen, for video calling
• 1 x HDMI port (for HD video out), 1 x integarted SD card reader, 3 x USB ports, 1 x audio port 1 x HDMI port (for HD video out), 1 x integarted SD card reader, 3 x USB ports, 1 x audio port
• Integrated A-GPS Integrated A-GPS
• Stereo speakers mounted on the front right and left corners Stereo speakers mounted on the front right and left corners

source notebooknews

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