Nokia N900 arrived

So far, Nokia N900 was seen only in spy shots and leaked official pictures. So, a week before the Nokia World event, the N900 is finally official! It is the first Maemo 5 based Internet tablet and the successor to the Nokia N810 Internet tablet. The device has an impressive hardware spec sheet that begins right from the processor - an ARM Cortex A8 that provides 1GB of application memory and Open GL ES 2.0 Graphics acceleration support.The OS is Linux-based Maemo 5 that provides the device comprehensive multitasking ability. All these combined with the powerful processor gives the Maemo 5 the oomph to compete with the likes of the iPhone and trump it comprehensively. This time even matching iPhone on the UI front, where it was the traditional laggard, thanks to Nokia's dependence on S60.

The Nokia N900 is based on Nokia’s previous generation of Internet Tablets and offers more capabilities which allows multitasking and browsing the Internet like in a desktop computer, said company sources.

The Nokia 900 runs on the new Maemo 5 software and it allows users to keep several application windows open at the same time and running simultaneously. The device also offers all cellular features, touch screen and QWERTY keyboard.

“With Linux software, Mozilla-based browser technology and now also with cellular connectivity, the Nokia N900 delivers a powerful mobile experience,” said Anssi Vanjoki, Executive Vice President, Markets, Nokia.

“The Nokia N900 shows where we are going with Maemo and we’ll continue to work with the community to push the software forward. What we have with Maemo is something that is fusing the power of the computer, the internet and the mobile phone, and it is great to see that it is evolving in exciting ways,” added Vanjoki.

Maemo complements other software platforms like Symbian (News - Alert) which powers other Nokia smartphones. It is designed for computer-grade performance in a compact size.
Jonathan Arber, Senior Research Analyst in Consumer Mobile at IDC (News - Alert) said that along with continued growth in Symbian as a smartphone platform, Maemo enables Nokia to deliver new mobile computing experiences based on open-source technology that has strong ties with desktop platforms.

The Nokia N900 includes a powerful ARM (News - Alert) Cortex-A8 processor, up to 1GB of application memory and OpenGL ES 2.0 graphics acceleration. This allows PC-like multitasking, allowing many applications to run simultaneously. Users can switch between applications as content is constantly available through the dashboard. Also users can personalize the homescreen with favorite shortcuts, widgets and applications.

The device features a high-resolution WVGA touch screen and high speed Internet connectivity with 10/2 HSPA and WLAN. The browser is powered by Mozilla technology and online videos and interactive applications are supported by Adobe Flash 9.4. Nokia sources revealed that Maemo software will be updated automatically over the Internet.

The Nokia N900 features 32GB of storage, expandable up to 48GB via a microSD card. The Maemo software and the N900 come with a newtag ( News - Alert) cloud user interface that will enhance the photographic experiences with the 5MP camera and Carl Zeiss optics.