I think it's therefore fair to say that whatever the FCC tested, it's not a WiMax version (especially as the deal with Intel was done after the FCC tested the device).
Lots of public announcements are made well after companies have been internally collaborating on a project. The USB-WiMax modem in those pictures is very promising. Perhaps we'll see a WiMax modem on a SD card that could be retrofitted to the existing tablet lineup!
...and although other manufacturers have actually been showing off WiMax equipment - Nokia were only mentioned as someone who will be providing equipment in the future. I think it's therefore fair to say that whatever the FCC tested, it's not a WiMax version (especially as the deal with Intel was done after the FCC tested the device).
This at least means that after this device comes out, we'll still have the WiMax device to start rumours about when it will be available, and for Texrat to either join in, or go strangely quiet about...
I wouldn't be at all surprised if we see two or more tablets all come out in a short period, Nokia's infrastructure is geared towards designing and mass producing many different devices based on the same platform. They release about 40 new phone models every year, which is getting close to one a week.
On the other hand, it's easy to fund development of 40 different phones if you're selling a million units a day. Tablets sell far more slowly than phones.
indeed - I suspect we're going to see something of interest in the next few weeks, with a WiMax version of either that or the N800 (or both) in the new year.
This at least means that after this device comes out, we'll still have the WiMax device to start rumours about when it will be available, and for Texrat to either join in, or go strangely quiet about...
There you go.
Some of the speculation is funny. I mean, you guys have enough hard info to come to reasonable conclusions about what is coming out and when. Seriously. I don't have to say another word. It's all available.
so we are getting a gps version of a tablet, quite possibly an n800 upgrade.
and then also a wimax model?
The facts so far are that the FCC has just tested a new tablet with GPS, but with no obvious WiMax testing. Nokia, Sprint and others have announced that Nokia will be producing a WiMax Internet Tablet for release in 2008.
Those are the facts. It's fair to assume we're getting a new tablet "soon" with GPS, and then there will be a WiMax tablet in 2008.
I always thought it would be great to have a DIN that fit the N800. It would be great for GPS, several GB's of MP3's, FM radio, WiMAX, etc.. Throw in SKYPE, bluetooth headset you're ready to go. Plus take it with you...
The article makes a good point about sunlight and the screen. Even though I agree it's not the best solution, I'm thinking a dash mount with a shade would help.
Built-in GPS only makes sense. It would be great to use the N800 in the car to get to the proximate destination, take the device out and then use it in portable fashion for the "last 100 meters"... without needing an external module.
