Nokia had entered the mobile PC market few months ago with the Nokia Booklet 3G and it has now introduced the mini laptop in the US. The device is launched in association with AT&T, Best Buy and Microsoft.
The Nokia device brings together mobility and personal computer experience in a sleek form-factor. The Booklet 3G runs on Windows 7 and is powered by Intel Atom. The robust device offers around 12 hours of battery life and weighs less than 2.76 pounds.
“Nokia understands mobility like no other company and recognizes that the most ‘powerful’ device is the one that doesn’t have you running for the power plug or network point. By combining the Booklet’s sleek design, impressive features and competitive price together with the new Windows 7 operating system from Microsoft, AT&T’s nationwide 3G coverage and Best Buy’s unmatched national retail footprint, we believe we have a winning combination for U.S. consumers,” quoted Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, president and CEO of Nokia.
“Our alliance with Nokia is advancing on multiple fronts and the Nokia Booklet 3G is an important step. We are excited with Nokia’s decision to launch its first PC with Windows 7. By combining the value and simplicity of the operating system with the all-day mobility of the Nokia Booklet 3G, we are bringing new and valuable experiences to consumers and businesses,” stated Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.
The Nokia Booklet 3G includes 10.1-inch HD-ready display, integrated A-GPS with Ovi Maps, and the most recent version of Ovi Suite, facilitating users to sync with a Nokia mobile device effortlessly.
“The Nokia Booklet 3G is a really sharp, exciting device and we look forward to powering it with the nation’s fastest 3G network. Consumers and small business customers can’t get enough mobile broadband. Nokia’s mobile device leadership, together with AT&T’s mobile broadband network leadership, Best Buy’s retail reach and Windows 7, is a very strong line-up to drive this fast-growing market,” mentioned Ralph de la Vega, president and CEO, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets.
The mini-laptop measures slightly more than 2cms in thickness. It packages an HDMI port for HD video out, a front facing camera for video calling, integrated Bluetooth and an easily accessible SD card reader. The Nokia device features embedded 3G/ HSPA as well as Wi-Fi.
The Nokia Booklet 3G can be purchased from Best Buy stores as well as from more than 50 Best Buy Mobile standalone stores for an introductory price of $299.99. It is inclusive of AT&T Data Connect plan two-year activation and is expected to hit the stores by mid-November.
