Nokia have announced the official price of the Nokia Booklet to be €575 which works out at $816 USD pre subsidized. It is quite a high price but due to the integrated data connection we could see many mobile phone providers subsidizing it quite a bit to shift units when it is launched.

SlashGear also managed to get a hands-on with the device showing a pre-production unit. The pre-production unit was running Windows 7 and there was a bit of occasional sluggishness although this could be just related to drivers not being fully complete for the final version.

The Nokia Booklet runs an Atom Z530 1.6GHz processor and Slashgear reported that it has a keyboard that’s one of the best they have seen on a netbook sized device. Keys feel great and the spacing is also good too. The trackpad was reported as being large with well spaced buttons.

Battery wise it has a 3,840mAh battery that is claimed to have up to 12 hours of usage. I suspect that to get the full 12 hours you will need to do some very lightweight work like wordprocessing with screen brightness on the lowest and wireless switched off. However, it wouldn’t surprise me if it was capable of at least 8 hours using wireless. Check out a full set of pictures of the Booklet over on SlashGear.

Expect more details soon of this fantastic netbook/booklet. Via: Slashgear

Official details about the Nokia Booklet have been revealed over in Stuttgart in Germany. We now have a full list of specs courtesy of Nokia Conversations.

The Nokia Booklet offers 12 hours of battery life which is more than a good days work. It will run Windows 7 and be powered by an Intel Atom processor. The Nokia Booklet is made from a single piece of machined aluminium that allows it to be just 19.9mm thin. Three colours will be made available at launch which are black, white and blue (or ice and azure as they are officially called for the last 2).

Connectivity wise it has wireless LAN and can use a cellular network to connect with 3G/HSPA. You can also easily sync your Nokia mobile phone with the Booklet. By using Ovi Suite it allows all of your contacts, calendar and media to be stored in the cloud allowing it to be accessed by both devices easily.

Integrated Nokia services

* Ovi Suite 2.0
* Nokia Music for PC
* Ovi Maps
* Social Hub – keeps track of your social software feeds in one spot and serves as a SMS sender
* Nokia software updater

Nokia Booklet 3G full specification

* Weight (max) 1250 g
* Dimensions (max) 264 x 185 x 19.9 mm
* Intel Atom Z530, 1.6 GHz
* Intel Poulsbo US15W, fanless design
* RAM: 1 GB, DDR2, 533 Mhz, soldered down
* HDD: 120 GB, 1.8”/5mmH/SATA, 8 MB cache, 4200 RPM
* 10.1”, 1280×720 pixels, glass window
* 16 cell, 56.8 Wh, Li-Ion prismatic, removable design
* 802.11 b/g/n, 2T2R
* BT 2.1 + EDR
* Inbuilt 3G modem (data calls only). Different variants: WCDMA: 850/1900/2100 or WCDMA 900/2100 or no modem.
* All modem variants have GSM and GPRS
* Assisted-GPS
* 1 x HDMI 1.2 out
* 3 x USB 2.0
* 1 x headphone out (OMTP 3.5 mm) – with OMTP headsets also functions as audio in
* 1 x DC-in
* 1 x SD card reader
* 1 x SIM / USIM slot
* 1.3 MP front facing camera with integrated microphone
* Frame keyboard
* 2 physical layouts: US (78 keys, 17 mm pitch, 1.8 mm stroke) and UK (79 keys, 16.7 mm pitch, 1.8 mm stroke)
* Accelerometer
* Nokia Booklet 3G
* BC-1S battery
* AC/DC power adapter
* Quick setup guide and warranty instructions
* Headset WH-205
* USB charging multi-cable CA-126
* Operating System: Windows 7 Starter Edition, Home Premium or Professional
* MS Office Small Business 60 day trial
* MS Internet Explorer 8
* HDD protection utility, Hotkey utility , Knock Control utility, Power Profile Switcher, Battery Life utility
* Nokia Update Manager
* Ovi Suite
* Ovi Maps Gadget
* Social Hub
* F-Secure Internet Security 2010 trial

Overall an impressive set of features and well worth waiting for should you need to buy a netbook in the near future although I would recommend waiting for reviews of the device before making a final decision.

Image Credit – SlashGear

Only a few days ago we heard of the release of the Nokia Booklet 3G and now we hear Nokia are planning the Nokia Smartbook that will probably launch mid 2010.

The Nokia smartbook will be ARM-based system and more than likely be built by either Compal Electronics or Foxconn Electronics.

The Nokia Booklet 3G is expected to go on sale early 2010 and will run the Windows 7 OS. The Booklet is built by Compal Electronics.

Via: Engadget and Digitimes

More news is leaking about the new Nokia Booklet. This time we hear rumours (maybe fact) that it will cost $799 when launched. Netbooknews.de mention that they spoke to Nokia about the price point from what I can tell in the google translation. Take a read of the translation over here.

It’s unclear if that is the official price tag and there are no details yet of including the Booklet for free on an 18/24 month contract. I assume details of this will be out next week.

So far we have only seen a video rendering of the Nokia Booklet. However, today we now see some live shots that include the back of the casing and a comparison with a Nokia E71 to give you a feel for the size of the device.

Pocket-Lint have also got some details on the specs from Intel. The Booklet is to include an Intel 1.6GHz Atom Z530 chipset that will also be responsible for powering the 720p HD screen. Unfortunately the Atom chipset isn’t the best for the job in the case of HD, but it still does do the job and will help keep costs down. Two more pictures after the jump.

Via: TechEBlog and Pocket-Lint

Today the Nokia Booklet was announced and already, Nokia have posted a video (a rendering) on Youtube giving us a look at what it’s all about. The video describes the Booklet as beautifully designed and highly durable. Due to the aluminium casing the booklet has a shiny appearance that looks quite sleek.

The screen is catch-less allowing it to be opened quickly and when opening, it reveals a chiclet style keyboard. Connectivity is key on this computer and the built in 3G should see you surfing at a decent speed when you are out of a wi-fi hotspot.

In the video, wireless connectivity speed is also confirmed at 802.11n which allows for speeds up to 144Mbps. Integration with the Nokia Music store is also seen on the video which allows you to grab music wherever you are. Nokia will be providing a way to easily sync to your mobile phone although it’s unclear if it’s the usual Nokia suite that is usually used. Of course, with it having Windows 7 (we assume) installed then syncing to any phone shouldn’t really be a problem.

Check the video out below…

Nokia have finally unveiled information on their new netbook sized device. It is to be named the Nokia Booklet 3G and from the specs that have been revealed, it seems to be a netbook worth looking out for.

The Booklet 3G is a Windows based machine that is powered by an Intel Atom Processor and battery wise it has an impressive 12 hour life although that is achieved through light usage.

The Booklet’s screen measures 10.1 inches and is in a HD format. A HDMI port is also included allowing you to connect it up to a HDTV or HD projector. The shell of the Booklet is made of aluminium and is just 2cm thin. It weighs are 1 kilo. As Nokia have created this netbook it’s naturally expected to have great connectivity. In this case it has 3G/HSDPA that can pick up a signal and let you browse in many places. The SIM card slot is hot-swappable allowing you to quickly switch networks if needed without switching the device off. Other connectivity options include bluetooth and Wi-Fi. An SD card slot is also included in the unit allowing you to easily transfer pictures from your digital camera.

The Booklet has aGPS built in that works along-side Ovi Maps. A front-facing webcam can also be used to make video calls. Although these are the official details, more details will be revealed next week at Nokia World to be held on September 2nd.

More details at Nokia.