Nokia netbook has come out but with a big price. With the same price, I’d better shop for a 12 inch Toshiba, Compact, HP or others. Is it Nokia way to brand itself in the unchartered territory?
Nokia has announced pricing for its upcoming Booklet 3G netbook. At a hefty list price of $820, the Booklet 3G is sure to cause sticker shock among netbook shoppers. Apparently Nokia did not get the memo that the point of a netbook is to provide a smaller AND lower-cost alternative to the laptop.
Netbook sales have grown contrary to economic trends or any news of recession. In fact, it could be argued that the economic woes have contributed to the success of the netbook market, forcing users to scale down and look for more affordable options to meet their computing needs.
Yet, if you insist to buy it, you may have a look at this review on its spec and features:
Unlike a number of less expensive alternatives, however, the Booklet 3G comes with a robust complement of hardware, software, and communications tools.
Integrated Nokia services include Ovi Suite 2.0, Nokia Music for PC, Ovi Maps, and Social Hub—which aggregates feeds from online social networks like Facebook and Twitter. Internet Explorer 8 is the default Web browser.
For connectivity, the Booklet 3G offers built-in WLAN and WWAN support for connecting to the Internet through WiFi or cellular networks. The system features 1 GB of DDR2 RAM and 120 GB of storage.
Great, first netbook (booklet) from Nokia, I have to buy it, but not enough money.
In this case, what Nokia mainly provides its customers is luxury. Affordability and functionality are not the priority by any means. So it’s really high-end-segmented, I suppose. For those who still think about how to pay loans or other basic needs, this netbook is just not something to listed on your shopping list, at least for now!
I do buy another laptop for that price