Nokia N800 - the Skype tablet computer

The new N800 from Nokia has 802.11b/g Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.0 connections, integrated Web camera and not last Wi-Fi VoIP capabilities thanks to Skype. It also has 128MB RAM built in and 256MB Flash storage plus the expandable MiniSD card memory. This is Nokia’s vision of the Internet Tablet line, the concept being called “multimedia computer”. The display has a 800 x 480 and 65,536 colors and it’s touch-sensitive, this greatly diminishes dimensions and it makes it easier to use.

But the really interesting fact is that N800 can use Skype software to make calls over the Internet in areas with Wi-Fi coverage. Eric Lagier, Skype director declared:

“Working with the leading mobile-handset manufacturer puts us in a unique position to get Skype to the mobile masses. With the introduction of the Nokia N800, we are positioning Skype as the centerpiece of Internet conversations on this Wi-Fi-centric device. The Nokia N800 is an excellent platform for taking Skype conversations beyond the PC.”

And it really is interesting given the fact that you’ll get all the mobile internet you’ll ever need for only 399 EUR in Europe. For now N800 is commercially available in the US only but it will come in Europe in the first half of 2007.