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Manufacturer: Nokia Part number: 0276316
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- Bottom Line:
- Though it won't appeal to the masses quite yet, the Nokia N800 Internet Tablet is a nice, portable device for on-the-go Web browsing, and it has some worthy upgrades.
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CNET editors' review
Nokia N800 Internet Tablet price range: $229.00
- Reviewed by: Bonnie Cha
- Edited by: Jasmine France
- Reviewed on: 01/19/2007
The good: The Nokia N800 Internet Tablet has integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity for accessing the Web on the go and comes with an outstanding browser. It also features a built-in Webcam, a sleeker design, a gorgeous screen, and improved performance. Other goodies include VoIP support, instant messaging, an RSS news reader, a media player, and dual expansion slots.
The bad: Unfortunately, the video playback on the N800 was subpar, and there is no PC synchronization. The N800 also relies solely on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for connectivity.
The bottom line: Though it won't appeal to the masses quite yet, the Nokia N800 Internet Tablet is a nice, portable device for on-the-go Web browsing, and it has some worthy upgrades.
User reviews
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Awesome and Open
by Jmiahman on February 14, 2007
Pros: It's open sourced so applications are free. Constantly improving with software developement. Meets Basic computer internet needs.
Cons: No Still Image capture yet from webcam. Calendar Application not included, but can be installed.
Summary: This is a great little Appliance/PDA/Internet Tablet. It's based off of Debian Linux which is all open sourced. This may not matter to some but when it ...
Summary: This is a great little Appliance/PDA/Internet Tablet. It's based off of Debian Linux which is all open sourced. This may not matter to some but when it comes to getting applications and games for free it's a huge deal.
A Few Things I don't Like:
I didn't like how by default there wasn't a calendar application installed. I know this is a internet tablet and not necessarily a PDA device, but the application exists and has been ported already. Why not include it. Also as of right now there's no easy way to capture still images from the WebCam. Also playing youtube is dog slow. However, there are work arounds by using orb2. Also it's rumored that they are working on internet video play back to be smoother.
Some of What I do Like:
I Like how it's based on Linux and Gnome but doesn't feel like Linux. It feels like a Internet tablet. It's funny how "techs" review it and mention nothing about it being Linux, Why? Because you can't really tell. Now I like Linux don't get me wrong but at times Linux can get confusing to a non-tech person, that's where Nokia has excelled Linux in this instance. I also like the resolution of 800x480. You can place your web pages in full screen mode and see the whole page. If the text is to small for you there's an option to zoom in. By accident I dropped mine on the concrete the 3rd day I had it and I picked it back up and all was well. It's light but seems durable. It's also kinda cool that it fits in cases made for the Nintendo DS and the PSP. The N800 isn't really meant to be a PDA and can't sync, but there's application's available to use it as a PDA and with it's two SD slots you can easily transfer files to and from your computer. This device is still a mystery. There's a USB-to-Go chip on it's main board that hasn't been utilized in any way yet along with a FM Radio that Nokia just released a application for. I comes with great innovations like the option to be able to use one of your SD or MMC cards as extra system memory. If this is a route Nokia plans to go with there Mobile devices I can't wait to see what's next!
Sites Related:
http://maemo.org/
http://www.internettablettalk.com/forums/8 out of 8 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Perfect for me
by mbowell on January 21, 2007
Pros: Great screen, web browser and wifi range.
Cons: No accessories yet
Summary: I finally found exactly what I have been looking for. The wifi will pick up my neighbors link 2 houses away!(not that I use
theirs) The web browser is ...Summary: I finally found exactly what I have been looking for. The wifi will pick up my neighbors link 2 houses away!(not that I use
theirs) The web browser is fast and the look
is just like my PC. The key board is easy to use, although I find the touch screen a little touchy. I like the fact that they ship the unit with 2 stylists. I do not need
all the functions of a pda. I purchased a Palm TX 6 months ago for its wifi and portability but the N800 is way way better.4 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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a vast improvement over the 770
by nathan554 on January 18, 2007
Pros: small, has a built in web cam, beautiful screen, bluetooth and wireless support, stand
Cons: doesn't have a hardware keyboard (just a touchscreen one like in the picture), not a very good wi-fi antenna, usb slave mode only
Summary: overall a very good product. it is very nice that it's operating system is open source, so you can download many useful applications for free. it is very sleek ...
Summary: overall a very good product. it is very nice that it's operating system is open source, so you can download many useful applications for free. it is very sleek and light, and a good travel replacement for a laptop or even a pda.
3 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Portable, functional and wonderful
by apw76006 on October 29, 2007
Pros: Portability, cost, WiFi, Bluetooth, dual card slots, and the RSS reader.
Cons: The multimedia quality is not the best and there is no calendar.
Summary: I love my N800. I had been longing for the device for a while but when I was able to get it for under $230 from Buy.com, I could ...
Summary: I love my N800. I had been longing for the device for a while but when I was able to get it for under $230 from Buy.com, I could not resist and I am very impressed.
The N800 is perfect for on the go web browsing and saves me so much time as I no longer have to unplug the six cables connected to my laptop if I am going to need access the internet when I am away from home, outside with the dog, in the kitchen and needing a recipe, or just to lazy to roll out of bed and walk six feet to my desk.
The N800 seems a little smaller to me than in Bonnie Cha's review but she is a lady and I do have large hands. The device is slim enough to slip into your back pocket if you had to but I would not risk it; it's a perfect fit for a small bag or a jacket/coat pocket.
The N800 found my wireless network and the media on my network in no time at all in addition to several others within range of my home. While running errands the N800 was equally as fast when it came to finding wireless networks; even while driving (I was not at the wheel). The Bluetooth worked flawlessly when transferring files from my laptop and phone.
The dual card slots was a great idea as the N800 has limited memory. You can even use the internal card(under the batter cover) as addition virtual memory. If you update to the most recent firmware, you can use SDHC cards and expand your total memory up to 16GB using two 8GB cards.
The RSS reader is wonderful and works really well. I am really fond of this function as the information that I want online is fed to the device at specified intervals.
The only issues that I have are the quality of the multimedia playback and the lack of an installed calendar. Video played on the N800 is a bit jerky but by no means as unbearable as some reviews lead me to believe and there are several open source programs which will allow you to improve the quality of and convert video for the N800. The speakers are not the best but then again not as bad I some reviews would have you believe; the sound improves greatly with a a decent pair of ear buds or PC speakers. There is also no calendar installed but then again the N800 was never billed as a PDA. You can find PIM tools that can be easily installed on the N800.
Overall, I love the N800 and I hate that I waited so long to get it. The screen is gorgeous, the device is a head turner, the are plenty of free applications on maemo.org, the battery life is really good, Nokia seems to have plans to continue supporting the device for some time as the OS will be upgradeable with the release of the N810, the bundles applications all work without issue, and the device is so easy to use even if you know nothing about Linux which I do not.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Excellent and usefull device
by Ballbat on September 28, 2007
Pros: New OS, Excellent WiFi, memory can be expanded up to 16GB, Skype, Flash 9, FM, Excellent screen, free applications
Cons: Need PC to download OS upgrades (Mac OS won't work)
Summary: Amazon is now shipping N800 with new OS (4.2007.26-8) pre-installed. (This is very nice for Mac people who do not have access to a PC which is required ...
Summary: Amazon is now shipping N800 with new OS (4.2007.26-8) pre-installed. (This is very nice for Mac people who do not have access to a PC which is required for downloading the N800 wizard and OS upgrades. Applications can be downloaded directly to the N800 with no PC required.) Also comes with FREE 3 months of unlimited Skype calls within US and Canada. (That's to any land line or cell phone number. After 3 months you may purchase credits to extend this capability if you like it. Skype-to-Skype calls are always free.) Also new OS has Flash 9 for smoother video.
2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Good for Internet not Multimedia
by Orbitalint on February 5, 2007
Pros: Great Wifi to Surf, Decent E-mail and Google Talk, Great Resolution, Removable Media, Linux Based
Cons: Lacks Power to Play Divx Properly, Doesn't Natively Support Divx
Summary: I have been looking for a small handheld to do a bunch of things while I'm away from my computer. Check e-mail, surf the web and watch videos while ...
Summary: I have been looking for a small handheld to do a bunch of things while I'm away from my computer. Check e-mail, surf the web and watch videos while I am going through an airport and such. This does 2 of the 3 things I wanted really well. E-mail and internet was stellar. I'm not to the point of buying a PDA and this had a great resolution. Unfortunately, the slow processor and lack of supported formats for video makes most videos unwatchable. I even downloaded a different player to play divx but the processor just can't handle it. I didn't even try the webcam. I returned it right after I found out it can't do video.
2 out of 3 users found this user opinion helpful.
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High Expectations Exceeded
by Ninja-Jake on December 27, 2007
Pros: Light, bluetooth, open source programs, cheap
Cons: Video sometimes need conversion
Summary: In short, the N800 is awesome. The community is lively (for example, there is a nice forum over at Internet Tablet Talk), the programs do what programs on regular PC:...
Summary: In short, the N800 is awesome. The community is lively (for example, there is a nice forum over at Internet Tablet Talk), the programs do what programs on regular PC:s do, it can be used to run my regular computer remotely, e-mail and browsing works perfectly, etc.
Nokia has recently upgraded the operating system OS2008 and made the N800 run at a faster clock speed (400 MHz). So it not only looks better, it is also more likely that applications such as video playback will run smoothly. Sometimes video require conversion, but this is not a rule. For example, I had to convert Superbad before watching it, but Simpsons the movie ran without conversion.
It is interesting that Nokia's tablet ranks among the three best selling electronic devices on Amazon.com this Holiday considering that CNET thinks it is too difficult.
Although I am incredibly happy with my N800, the Nokia N810 ($419 on buy.com) might be slightly better. The problem is that the N810 costs twice as much the N800 ($200). Hence, when the price comes down for the N810 it will probably be a better choice. Note, however, that there are some features in the N800 that are missing in the N810.
Anyone buying the N800 should probably consider buying extra memory and and a bluetooth keyboard. The on-screen keyboard works fine, but it becomes tedious to use if you need to write longer texts. These factors might be thought of as cons, but since they so easily can be overcome, I hesitate to call them problems.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Beyond the iPhone?
by Wild Eep on January 27, 2007
Pros: Webcam, Open source, Voip/sip, widespread
Cons: Typical Internet tablet sluggishness; Does it beat the iPhone?
Summary: This is the most reasonable spot to put this that I can find, my question/comment is, "By the time the iPhone is released, will it still be next gen". ...
Summary: This is the most reasonable spot to put this that I can find, my question/comment is, "By the time the iPhone is released, will it still be next gen". I say no, but this thing is truly amazing, and should be the model for bug fixes in the iPhone. This is impossible to beat by any low power handheld (excluding UMPCs). If the iPhone doesnt get an open source app, a webcam and a few other things (voip), this will be my first choice.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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I still use this everyday!
by scottls2 on July 26, 2009
Pros: Functionality, Functionality, Functionality! I have an iPod Touch and love it but I still sometimes prefer my N800 for just a few things it does quite well.
Cons: I wish the battery life was better. I have a few batteries and rotate them in use but I still only get about a days worth use out of them.
Summary: When you want something to wirelessly brows the internet, play a few games, make calls on Skype if your phone ever dies, and a few other various functions, this thing ...
Summary: When you want something to wirelessly brows the internet, play a few games, make calls on Skype if your phone ever dies, and a few other various functions, this thing really gives you something that enjoyable to play with.
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Its very good
by TBRMInsanity on March 18, 2009
Pros: * Easy to use
* Lots of open source applications available for download
* Works great with Skype and Pidgin
* Can connect to any operating system
* Amazing battery life (8-10 hours continuous usage)
* Great multimedia supportCons: * Slow when online
* Poor list of locations outside of Europe (had to program my location and timezone in)
* No hard reset available (had to take out the battery to hard reset)
* Some apps don't work properly
* No IP supportSummary: I keep being impressed by the new features I find in this device. I've used PDAs since the days of the Palm III but never has there been a ...
Summary: I keep being impressed by the new features I find in this device. I've used PDAs since the days of the Palm III but never has there been a device that impresses me day after day after day (and I've owned the device for over a year now). This device is a must for people that find current PDAs to be lacking but are not willing to get a smartphone.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Nokia
- Part number: 0276316
- Description: Nokia N800 is designed to stay online so you can enjoy the benefits of the Internet, whether you're at home or on the go. Browse your favorite sites. Stay in touch with the people you love with Internet calling. Chat with your friends. Check your email. Relax with your favorite songs and videos.
Display
- Type TFT active matrix
- Display Resolution 800 x 480
- Color Depth 16-bit (64K colors)
General
- Operating System Internet Tablet OS 2007
Memory
- Flash Memory 256 MB
- RAM 128 MB - DDR SDRAM
- Supported Flash Memory Cards RS-MMC,
miniSD,
SD Memory Card,
MultiMediaCard,
microSD Communications
- Wireless Connectivity 802.11b/g,
Bluetooth 2.0 Location
- GPS Navigation None
Multimedia
- Max External Resolution 800 x 480
- Audio Speaker
- Supported Digital Audio Formats WMA,
AAC,
MP2,
WAV,
AMR,
MP3,
Real Audio Input Device
- Type Keyboard,
Touchpad
Software
- Preloaded Software Opera,
Internet Radio,
Media Player,
AOL Instant Messenger,
Web Browser Expansion and Connectivity
- Expansion Slot(s) 1 x RS-MMC,
1 x microSD,
1 x MultiMediaCard,
1 x miniSD - Interfaces 1 x USB 2.0,
1 Battery
- Installed Qty (Max Supported) 1
- Technology / Form Factor Lithium ion
- Run Time 3 hour(s)
Miscellaneous
- Color Matte black
- Features Full USB ,
Expandable storage - Included Accessories Stylus,
Stereo headset,
Carrying case,
Stand - Cables Included 1 x USB cable
- Localization Brazilian Portuguese,
English,
Danish,
Russian,
Spanish,
Dutch,
Portuguese,
Finnish,
Swedish,
German,
French,
Italian,
Norwegian Dimensions & Weight
- Width 5.7 in
- Depth 0.5 in
- Height 3 in
- Weight 7.3 oz
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 14 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 131 °F
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Nokia
- Address:
102 Corporate Park Drive, White Plains, NY 10604 - Phone: 1-888-848-4792
- Fax: 972-894-5050
