Phone Reviews: Nokia N810 Silver

Short Reviews

Specs:

• Size: 72 x 128 x 14 mm
• Weight: 226 g
• Make/Model: Nokia N810 Internet Tablet
  
• Data: WiFi 802.11b/g, Bluetooth connectivity for use with cell phone as modem
• Carrier: Unlocked
• Memory: 128 MB RAM, 2GB built-in storage, miniSD card slot
• Network: None (WiMax Edition will be compatible with Sprint’s forthcoming XOHM service)
  
• Form Factor: Candy bar with Horizontal Slide-Out QWERTY Board
• Display: 4.13” Color LCD display: 800 x 480 (WVGA) resolution, 65,000 Colors
  
• Notable Features: Linux-Based Internet Tablet OS is extendable and customizable; Web browser supports Web 2.0 functionality including AJAX and Flash 9; GPS with maps and navigation support; Front camera with video calling support; Skype and Rhapsody support; Audio and Video player supports local and streaming media.

Plus:
Stylish, compact design with large touchscreen and full QWERTY keyboard; Excellent build quality; Extendable Linux-based operating system backed by Nokia-supported developer community; Ships with Skype and Rhapsody clients installed; Excellent Web browser supports Web 2.0 technologies; WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity; Great for mobile bloggers, early adopters/would-be hackers, and Linux fans.

Minus:
Touchscreen isn’t responsive enough and can be hard to use even with stylus; Top row of QWERTY board is cramped, and all keys are mushy to type on; No Stereo Bluetooth support; Overall experience isn’t ready for mainstream consumers; Pricey


Nokia steps to evolve the N-Series tablets of "strictly for geeks" to "consumer friendly gadgets." The N810 - and recently launched N810 WiMax Edition - represent another step in that evolution, but this is still an Internet device for Geeks and non-mainstream consumers. To be fair, is the early adopter geek that make up Nokia N810 for the public.

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Phone Reviews: Treo

Short Reviews

Specs:

• Size: 107 x 54 x 18.5 mm
• Weight: 119 g
• Make/Model: Palm Centro (690)
• Network: CDMA
• Data: EV-DO
  
• Form Factor: Candybar
• Display: 2.25” Color LCD, 320 x 320 resolution, 65,000 Colors
• Memory: 64 MB built-in, microSD card slot
• Carrier: Sprint (Locked); GSM version available from AT&T
• Notable Features: Palm OS Smartphone Platform; POP3, IMAP, and MS Exchange Email support (including MS Direct push); IM support for multiple procotols; Web browser; Sprint TV and Power Vision compatibility including laptop tethering; ocketTunes Deluxe music player software including Internet Radio support; Sirius Satellite Radio support

Plus:
Full-featured, easy to use smartphone for entry-level price; Clear, bright, high-resolution touchscreen; Compact body with rounded edges; Zippy EV-DO data with access to Sprint TV service; A-GPS works with location-based services

Minus:
QWERTY keys are small and cramped; Display is smallish (if still easy to read); Hardware and software design feels a bit dated; Noticeably thicker than comparable devices; No Music Store access (yet)

Get Center in their hands. If you like the way it feels and if the buttons are not too small for you, you might you have found the best value currently in a smartphone with full-featured built for consumers. Palm OS is not stain, but it works well and fast Sprint EV-DO and excellent data network music store add value to the device. But the lack of space and the small buttons on the screen dealing with offenders for some.