Nokia 770

The sleek, pocket sized Nokia 770 Internet Tablet is Nokia’s first Linux-based device and is dedicated to convenient Internet browsing and email communications over Wi-Fi.

The Nokia 770 Internet Tablet features an impressive high-resolution widescreen display (4.13″) with zoom and on-screen keyboard, ideal for viewing online content. Aside from Wi-Fi, the device can also connect to the Internet utilising Bluetooth wireless technology via a compatible mobile device.

“We are very excited to start shipments of our Nokia 770 Internet Tablet,” said Janne Jormalainen, Vice President of Convergence Products, Multimedia, Nokia.

The Nokia 770 runs on Linux based Nokia Internet Tablet 2005 software edition which is based on popular desktop Linux and Open Source technologies. The maemo web site (www.maemo.org) provides Open Source developers and innovation houses with the tools and opportunities to collaborate with Nokia on future devices and OS releases in the Internet Tablet category. The Nokia 770 Internet Tablet was recently named Best Embedded Linux / Mobile Product or Initiative at the 2005 UK Linux & Open Source Awards.

The Nokia 770 Internet Tablet also boasts web browser with flash player, email client, Internet radio, news reader, file manager and media players to enable your favourite Internet services to move with you.

Nokia 770 Availability

In addition to select retail outlets, the Nokia 770 Internet Tablet is available for purchase online through www.nokia.com at an estimated sales price of approximately $400 USD (350 euros) including taxes. The www.nokiausa.com sales channel is expected to open one week later.