Typical price: £279
What is it: Mini tablet-style computer that relies on the Internet for best performance
What we think: Neat design and some good features, but let down by poor battery life and lack of features when away from a live Internet connection
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 1 February 2007
Tags: Nokia, Nokia N800 Internet Tablet, handheld, stereo speakers, touchscreen
We like:
Nice design; built-in stand; large high-resolution screen; clever built-in Internet video camera; two SD card slots
We don't like:
Poor battery life; usability is slashed when you aren't near an Internet connection
You might also need:
SD cards
CNET UK judgement:
The N800 Internet Tablet is Nokia's second-generation, phone-less tablet device, which comes into its own when you are near a Wi-Fi Internet connection -- without that it is hamstrung. It's certainly an improvement on its predecessor, the 770, in every way, but swanky as it is, we aren't convinced that Nokia has done enough to make us want one
Full review:
The £279 N800 Internet Tablet is Nokia's second attempt at a portable device bigger than a phone or handheld but smaller than a laptop, designed primarily for browsing the Internet, receiving email and making video calls over the Web when you're out and about. The first was the Nokia 770 Internet Tablet. Continue Reading...
Nokia N800 Internet Tablet History
23 Feb 2007 in Digital Living
Some say it's the most elegant way to browse the Web. Others say it's a solution looking for a problem. Where do you stand on Nokia's Internet tablet?
9 Jan 2007 in Crave
Nokia announces the N76, N93i and N800
Nokia's CES offerings include the slim N76 and the smaller N93i. There's also the perplexing N800, an Internet tablet that follows in the dusty footsteps of the 770
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