
Nokia N900
The Nokia N900 is Nokia's next Maemo device, superseding the N810, expected to become available in late 2009[3]. Unlike its Internet Tablet predecessors it will include phone functionality with 3G/HSPA capabilities. It will run the Linux-based Maemo 5 and is the first Nokia device based upon the TI OMAP3 microprocessor with ARM Cortex-A8 core[3]. It is expected to be revealed at the Nokia World event in Germany on September 2nd. [4]
The Maemo update also brings an overall more touch-friendly interface and a customizable home screen that can mix application icons with shortcuts and widgets. It provides features that full support for Flash, albeit for the older 9.4, and has a new touch-friendly media player as well as similar applications.[5]
The device will be available in selected markets starting October 2009 with an estimated retail price of €500 excluding sales taxes and subsidies.[1]
The Maemo update also brings an overall more touch-friendly interface and a customizable home screen that can mix application icons with shortcuts and widgets. It provides features that full support for Flash, albeit for the older 9.4, and has a new touch-friendly media player as well as similar applications.[5]
The device will be available in selected markets starting October 2009 with an estimated retail price of €500 excluding sales taxes and subsidies.[1]