Nokia is one of the most unlikely companies to launch a netbook, given that cell phones are its claim to fame. Most manufacturers can attest that the key to a successful netbook is to find the right combination of differentiators while minimizing its flaws. The Booklet 3G is arguably the most luxurious netbook—looks and price-wise—swaddled in fine aluminum metals and costing a whopping $600, without subsidies. While the design, battery life, and user experience are exceptional for a first-time netbook maker, Nokia did have some missteps. Pricing is the first. The second is the combination of the slow hard drive (4,200rpm), 1GB of memory, and Windows 7 Home Premium, which essentially crippled performance.
Nokia
http://www.nokia.com
- Price as Tested: $600.00 Street
- Type: General Purpose, Ultraportable, Value, Netbook
- Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
- Processor Name: Intel Atom Z530
- Processor Speed: 1.6 GHz
- RAM: 1 GB
- Weight: 2.7 lb
- Screen Size: 10.1 inches
- Screen Size Type: widescreen
- Graphics Card: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 500
- Storage Capacity: 120 GB
- Networking Options: 802.11n
- Primary Optical Drive: External
