A new product category - The Nokia 770 Internet Tablet Starts Shipping
November 07, 2005
Espoo, Finland - Nokia today announced that it has started deliveries of the first
device in its new Internet Tablet product category, the Nokia 770. The sleek, pocket
sized device is Nokia's first Linux-based terminal product and is dedicated to convenient
Internet browsing and email communications over Wi-Fi.
"We are very excited to start shipments of our first Nokia Internet Tablet device,"
said Janne Jormalainen, Vice President of Convergence Products, Multimedia, Nokia.
"Since announced back in May we have seen huge interest in this device, particularly
from the Open Source community."
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.
The device 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.
"This is the first step to creating an Open Source product for broadband and Internet
services. We will be launching regular software updates. During the first half of
year 2006 we will launch the next operating system upgrade to support more presence
based functionalities such as VoIP and Instant Messaging", continues Janne Jormalainen.
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.
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
350 euros including taxes. The www.nokiausa.com sales channel is expected to open
one week later.
A full list of features and product software support of the Nokia 770 is available
at www.nokia.com/770.
About Nokia
Nokia is a world leader in mobile communications, driving the growth and sustainability
of the broader mobility industry. Nokia connects people to each other and the information
that matters to them with easy-to-use and innovative products like mobile phones,
devices and solutions for imaging, games, media and businesses. Nokia provides equipment,
solutions and services for network operators and corporations.
Photos of the Nokia 770 Internet Tablet can be found at www.nokia.com/press -> photos