Usually when Nokia makes an Nseries announcement the geek world trembles with excitement, expecting to see the next master of the multimedia realm. Nokia N900 didn't make any exception to this rule though it was pitched for its web browsing prowess more than anything else (at least multimedia-wise).
Or at least so it seemed in the beginning, before anyone actually knew how far Nokia has gone with the user experience on the Maemo 5 platform. Soon after it was first demoed, the N900 was quickly deemed a serious peril to most smartphones out there. It even went as far as threatening Nokia's own Symbian platform.
The Nokia N900 has been so universally positive up so far that it easily turned up high on the wishlist of the tech-inclined. Expectations quickly rose quite high matching its top place in the company portfolio lineup.
Now we've got one and while we're working on a full-featured review as we usually do, we decided to post this quick preview covering Nokia N900 key features. And speaking of those, here's a brief recap of what's under its hood.
GPRS class A, multislot class 32, maximum speed up to 107/64.2 kbps (DL/UL)
EDGE class A, multislot class 32, maximum speed up to 296/177.6 kbps (DL/UL)
WCDMA 900/1700/2100. Maximum speed PS up to 384/384 kbps (DL/UL)
HSPA, maximum speed up to 10 Mbps (DL), 2 Mbps (UL)
WLAN IEEE 802.11b/g
WLAN Security: WEP, WPA, WPA2
WLAN wizard
Designed for continuous TCP/IP connectivity
Capability to serve as data modem via USB connection
Requires data service. Data Services may not be available in all networks. Data transmission speeds may be as high as 10.2 Mbps, but may vary based upon network capabilities and other conditions. The establishment and continuation of a data connection depends on network availability, provider support and signal strength.
Connectivity
Bluetooth version 2.1
Bluetooth profiles: HFP, HSP, A2DP, AVRCP, FTP, OPP
UPnP support
Micro-USB connector supporting charging and High-Speed USB 2.0
TV out (PAL & NTSC) with Nokia Video Connectivity Cable (CA-75U)
Support for MS Outlook synchronization of contacts, calendar and notes
Design
Colours and Covers
Available colours:
Black
Personalisation
Customisable profiles
Panoramic Desktop with up to 4 views
Widgets
Ring tones: .wav, .mp3, .AAC, .eAAC, .wma
Pre-installed themes
Panorama wallpapers
Shortcuts to websites, contacts, and applications
Software and applications
Operating system
Maemo 5 software and user interface with direct touch logic, 3D accelerated graphics, and multiwindow multitasking menu logic
Applications
Maemo Browser
Phone
Conversations (SMS, Internet Messenger)
Contacts
Camera
Photos
Media player
Email
Calendar
Ovi Maps
Clock
Notes
Calculator
PDF reader
File manager
RSS reader
Sketch
Games
Widgets
Application manager for downloads
Other
Data transfer application for transfer of PIM information from other compatible Nokia devices
Update the latest OS software and applications with the automatic over-the-internet updates. Maemo update notifies you every time new free software is available.
Communications
Email and messaging
Supported protocols: Mail for Exchange, IMAP, POP3, SMTP
Support for email attachments
Support for rich HTML
SMS and instant messages organised as conversations
Support for Nokia Messaging service
Instant messaging and Presence-enhanced contacts
Multiple number, email and Instant Messaging details per contact, contacts with images
Support for assigning images to contacts
Only devices that offer compatible multimedia message or e-mail features can receive and display multimedia messages. Content appearance may vary. Some images and ring tones can not be forwarded
Call Management
Integrated hands-free stereo speakers
Call waiting, call hold, call divert
Call timer
Logging of dialled, received and missed calls
Speed dialling via contact widget
Vibrating alert (internal)
Side volume keys
Mute/unmute
Contacts with images
Conference calling with up to 3 participants
Video calling: availability will be announced later
Internet calling
Sharing and internet
Web browsing
Maemo Browser powered by Mozilla technology
Rich internet content:
Adobe® Flash® Player 9.4
AJAX support (Javascript 1.8, XML)
HTML, XHTML, CSS
Rich gesture based interaction
Ovi Maps
GPS and navigation
Integrated A-GPS receiver*
Ovi Maps application
Switch between views: rich 3D, satellite and hybrid maps
Search maps for addresses and places
Find your destination with free routing
*The availability and accuracy of GPS location services depends on wireless networks and satellite systems. Services may not work in all places or at all times. You should never rely solely on GPS products for essential communications such as emergencies. A-GPS is a network-dependent feature and you may need a data plan to use it. You may have to pay additional charges for this.
Photography
Camera
5 megapixel Carl Zeiss autofocus camera with dual LED flash (4:3 and 16:9 ratio)
CMOS sensor, Carl Zeiss optics, Tessar lens 2.8/5.2
Image formats: JPEG/EXIF
Dual LED flash
Autofocus with two-stage capture key
Focal length: 5.2
Focus range: 10 cm to infinity
Full-screen viewfinder
Active toolbar
Dedicated camera key
Sliding lens cover for protection and camera activation
Other
Photo editor on device
TV out (NTSC/PAL) with Nokia Video Connectivity Cable (CA-75U)
UPNP via WLAN supported
Tag, geo-tag, edit and share photos and videos
Add context to your photos with tag cloud:Tag format support: XMP, IPTC
Video
Video Cameras
Main camera
Wide screen video recording at up to 800 x 480 pixels (WVGA,.mp4: MPEG4, AAC)
Display Resolution:800 x 480
