Thread: The Internet Walk (the Internet Tablet Talk Preview)
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Milhouse is offline Milhouse
2007-03-15 , 01:32
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#25
Originally Posted by Garage Battle View Post
...my main point being that a SIM card slot could have been installed, and it could have just been another option for the connection.
But along with the SIM card slot Nokia would also need to include the electronic chippery for GSM, CDMA, 3G, EDGE and HSDPA. How much extra would this add to the bottom line, leading to reduced sales due to increased retail price when Bluetooth DUN is good enough for most people?

Also, Nokia have stated that by NOT including cellular connectivity they don't have to get the device certified in each and every country as they do with their mobile phones.

By not including cellular connectivity the bottom line is reduced (leading to lower prices for consumers - remember, Internet Tablets are not subsidised by network providers) and it also speeds time to market for new Internet Tablet devices.

Double bubble.