Nokia 770 Internet Tablet
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The Nokia 770 Internet tablet
is a wireless Internet appliance
from Nokia
, originally announced at the LinuxWorld Summit in New York City
on May 25, 2005. It is designed for wireless
Internet
browsing and e-mail
functions and includes software such as Internet radio, an RSS
news reader, ebook reader, image viewer and media players for selected types of media.
The device went on sale in Europe
on November 3, 2005, at a suggested retail price
of €349 to €369 (£245 in the United Kingdom
). In the United States
, the device became available for purchase through Nokia USA's web site on November 14, 2005 for $359.99. On January 8, 2007, Nokia announced the Nokia N800
, the successor to the 770. In July 2007, the price for the Nokia 770 fell to under USD 150 / EUR 150 / GBP 100.
This device is manufactured in Estonia and Germany.
.
The 770 is bundled with applications including the Opera web browser
, Macromedia Flash and Gizmo
.
A critical bug has been identified which causes memory corruption when using the WLAN connection. This could result in system instability and data corruption. Owners of the 770 are encouraged to apply the bugfix; preferably before having used the WLAN connection for the first time.
with maps of Europe, a memory card, a car holder and a car charger.
This device supports dual voltage (1.8/3 V) and single voltage (3 V)
reduced-size MultiMediaCards.
This device is compatible PC with the supplied Nokia connectivity cable DKE-2 (USB).the USB cable to transfer files to the memory card.
This device is compliant with Bluetooth Specification 1.2 supporting the following profiles: Dial-Up Networking, File Transfer/Object Exchange, Generic Access, SIM Access, and Serial Port.
applications to the Maemo platform allowing a much more rapidly growing application catalog than other mobile platforms would enjoy. The inclusion of WiFi, Bluetooth, and USB host functionality (through a hack) permits enthusiasts to expand their tablets to include USB mass storage, Bluetooth GPS receivers, a normal USB keyboard
, or other devices.
Another common complaint was that it lacked the functions of a mobile PDA
, although there are now several PIM options created by the community. Also, for Internet access away from WiFi hotspots, the Nokia 770 relies upon a Bluetooth
1.2 phone acting as a modem, and not all bluetooth phones will work with the tablet. Additionally some complained that the device used Reduced-Size MMC (RS-MMC or Micro-MMC) cards that were originally difficult to find. However, the format has since been used in other products and has become widely available. The device originally could only use cards up to 1 GiB
, but 2 GiB cards are supported with the current version of the operating system.
Internet Tablet
Nokia Internet Tablets is the name given to a range of Nokia mobile Internet appliances products. These tablets fall in the range between a personal digital assistant and an Ultra-Mobile PC , and slightly below Intel's Mobile Internet device .- Maemo :Nokia Internet Tablets run the Debian...
is a wireless Internet appliance
Internet appliance
An Internet appliance is a consumer device whose main function is easy access to Internet services such as WWW or e-mail. The term was popularized in the 1990s, when it somewhat overlapped in meaning with an information appliance, Internet computer, network computer, or even thin client, but now it...
from Nokia
Nokia
Nokia Corporation is a Finnish multinational communications corporation that is headquartered in Keilaniemi, Espoo, a city neighbouring Finland's capital Helsinki...
, originally announced at the LinuxWorld Summit in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
on May 25, 2005. It is designed for wireless
Wireless
Wireless telecommunications is the transfer of information between two or more points that are not physically connected. Distances can be short, such as a few meters for television remote control, or as far as thousands or even millions of kilometers for deep-space radio communications...
Internet
Internet
The Internet is a global system of interconnected computer networks that use the standard Internet protocol suite to serve billions of users worldwide...
browsing and e-mail
E-mail
Electronic mail, commonly known as email or e-mail, is a method of exchanging digital messages from an author to one or more recipients. Modern email operates across the Internet or other computer networks. Some early email systems required that the author and the recipient both be online at the...
functions and includes software such as Internet radio, an RSS
RSS (file format)
RSS is a family of web feed formats used to publish frequently updated works—such as blog entries, news headlines, audio, and video—in a standardized format...
news reader, ebook reader, image viewer and media players for selected types of media.
The device went on sale in Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
on November 3, 2005, at a suggested retail price
Suggested retail price
The manufacturer's suggested retail price , list price or recommended retail price of a product is the price which the manufacturer recommends that the retailer sell the product. The intention was to help to standardise prices among locations...
of €349 to €369 (£245 in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
). In the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, the device became available for purchase through Nokia USA's web site on November 14, 2005 for $359.99. On January 8, 2007, Nokia announced the Nokia N800
Nokia N800
The Nokia N800 Internet tablet is a wireless Internet appliance from Nokia, originally announced at the Las Vegas CES 2007 Summit in January 2007. N800 allows the user to browse the Internet and communicate using Wi-Fi networks or with mobile phone via Bluetooth. The N800 was developed as the...
, the successor to the 770. In July 2007, the price for the Nokia 770 fell to under USD 150 / EUR 150 / GBP 100.
Specifications
- Dimensions: 141×79×19 mm (5.5×3.1×0.7 in)
- Weight: 230 gGramThe gram is a metric system unit of mass....
(8.1 ozOunceThe ounce is a unit of mass with several definitions, the most commonly used of which are equal to approximately 28 grams. The ounce is used in a number of different systems, including various systems of mass that form part of the imperial and United States customary systems...
) with protective cover or 185 g (6.5 oz) without. - Processor: Texas Instruments OMAP 1710 CPUCentral processing unitThe central processing unit is the portion of a computer system that carries out the instructions of a computer program, to perform the basic arithmetical, logical, and input/output operations of the system. The CPU plays a role somewhat analogous to the brain in the computer. The term has been in...
running at 252 MHz. It combines the ARM architectureARM architectureARM is a 32-bit reduced instruction set computer instruction set architecture developed by ARM Holdings. It was named the Advanced RISC Machine, and before that, the Acorn RISC Machine. The ARM architecture is the most widely used 32-bit ISA in numbers produced...
of the ARM926TEJ core subsystem with a Texas Instruments TMS320Texas Instruments TMS320Texas Instruments TMS320 is a blanket name for a series of digital signal processors from Texas Instruments. It was introduced on April 8, 1983 through the TMS32010 processor, which was then the fastest DSP on the market....
C55x digital signal processorDigital signal processorA digital signal processor is a specialized microprocessor with an architecture optimized for the fast operational needs of digital signal processing.-Typical characteristics:...
. - Memory: 64 MiB of DDR RAM, and 128 MiB of internal FLASH memory, of which about 64 MiB should be available to the user. Option for extended virtual memory (RS-MMC up to 1 GiB (2 GiB after flash upgrade))
- Display and resolution: 4.1 inches, 800×480 pixelPixelIn digital imaging, a pixel, or pel, is a single point in a raster image, or the smallest addressable screen element in a display device; it is the smallest unit of picture that can be represented or controlled....
s at 225 pixels per inchPixels per inchPixels per inch or pixel density is a measurement of the resolution of devices in various contexts; typically computer displays, image scanners, and digital camera image sensors....
with up to 65,536 colors - Connectivity: WLANWireless LANA wireless local area network links two or more devices using some wireless distribution method , and usually providing a connection through an access point to the wider internet. This gives users the mobility to move around within a local coverage area and still be connected to the network...
(IEEE 802.11IEEE 802.11IEEE 802.11 is a set of standards for implementing wireless local area network computer communication in the 2.4, 3.6 and 5 GHz frequency bands. They are created and maintained by the IEEE LAN/MAN Standards Committee . The base version of the standard IEEE 802.11-2007 has had subsequent...
b/g), BluetoothBluetoothBluetooth is a proprietary open wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices, creating personal area networks with high levels of security...
1.2, dial-up accessDial-up accessDial-up Internet access is a form of Internet access that uses the facilities of the public switched telephone network to establish a dialled connection to an Internet service provider via telephone lines...
, USBUniversal Serial BusUSB is an industry standard developed in the mid-1990s that defines the cables, connectors and protocols used in a bus for connection, communication and power supply between computers and electronic devices....
(both user-mode, and non powered host-mode) - Expansion: RS-MMC (both RS-MMC and DV-RS-MMC cards are supported).
- Audio: speaker and a microphone
This device is manufactured in Estonia and Germany.
Maemo
The 770, like all Nokia Internet Tablets, runs Maemo, which is similar to many handheld operating systems, and provides a "Home" screen—the central point from which all applications and settings are accessed. The Home Screen is divided into areas for launching applications, a menu bar, and a large customisable area that can display information such as an RSS reader, Internet radio player, and Google search box for example. Maemo is a modified version of DebianDebian
Debian is a computer operating system composed of software packages released as free and open source software primarily under the GNU General Public License along with other free software licenses. Debian GNU/Linux, which includes the GNU OS tools and Linux kernel, is a popular and influential...
.
The 770 is bundled with applications including the Opera web browser
Opera (web browser)
Opera is a web browser and Internet suite developed by Opera Software with over 200 million users worldwide. The browser handles common Internet-related tasks such as displaying web sites, sending and receiving e-mail messages, managing contacts, chatting on IRC, downloading files via BitTorrent,...
, Macromedia Flash and Gizmo
Gizmo5
Gizmo5 was a Voice over Internet Protocol communications network and a proprietary freeware soft phone for that network. On November 12, 2009, Google announced that it had acquired Gizmo5...
.
A critical bug has been identified which causes memory corruption when using the WLAN connection. This could result in system instability and data corruption. Owners of the 770 are encouraged to apply the bugfix; preferably before having used the WLAN connection for the first time.
Accessories
In October 2006, Nokia released the Navigation Kit for Nokia 770 Internet Tablet. It includes a Bluetooth-based Nokia LD-3W GPS receiver, navigation software from NavicoreNavicore
Navicore Ltd. is a provider of interactive GPS-navigation products and solutions for mobile phones....
with maps of Europe, a memory card, a car holder and a car charger.
This device supports dual voltage (1.8/3 V) and single voltage (3 V)
reduced-size MultiMediaCards.
This device is compatible PC with the supplied Nokia connectivity cable DKE-2 (USB).the USB cable to transfer files to the memory card.
This device is compliant with Bluetooth Specification 1.2 supporting the following profiles: Dial-Up Networking, File Transfer/Object Exchange, Generic Access, SIM Access, and Serial Port.
Versatility
Because of the Linux based operating system and the open-source contributions from Nokia, the Nokia 770 Internet Tablet has a great appeal to the hacker and DIY markets. Programmers are portingPorting
In computer science, porting is the process of adapting software so that an executable program can be created for a computing environment that is different from the one for which it was originally designed...
applications to the Maemo platform allowing a much more rapidly growing application catalog than other mobile platforms would enjoy. The inclusion of WiFi, Bluetooth, and USB host functionality (through a hack) permits enthusiasts to expand their tablets to include USB mass storage, Bluetooth GPS receivers, a normal USB keyboard
Computer keyboard
In computing, a keyboard is a typewriter-style keyboard, which uses an arrangement of buttons or keys, to act as mechanical levers or electronic switches...
, or other devices.
Criticism
The Nokia 770 has received criticism from some technology reviewers. The most common complaint was about the overall speed of the system, due to the relatively slow CPU and the size of the on-board memory (64 MiB). Short battery life (less than 4 hours in the case of continuous WiFi usage) was also a concern. Some reviews suggested problems with the handwriting recognition, and some said tapping the on-screen keyboard was too slow.Another common complaint was that it lacked the functions of a mobile PDA
Personal digital assistant
A personal digital assistant , also known as a palmtop computer, or personal data assistant, is a mobile device that functions as a personal information manager. Current PDAs often have the ability to connect to the Internet...
, although there are now several PIM options created by the community. Also, for Internet access away from WiFi hotspots, the Nokia 770 relies upon a Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a proprietary open wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices, creating personal area networks with high levels of security...
1.2 phone acting as a modem, and not all bluetooth phones will work with the tablet. Additionally some complained that the device used Reduced-Size MMC (RS-MMC or Micro-MMC) cards that were originally difficult to find. However, the format has since been used in other products and has become widely available. The device originally could only use cards up to 1 GiB
Gibibyte
The gibibyte is a standards-based binary multiple of the byte, a unit of digital information storage. The gibibyte unit symbol is GiB....
, but 2 GiB cards are supported with the current version of the operating system.
Cultural reference
- In the motion picture Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay Beecher refers to a device found by Kumar, which was mounted on the console of the Ford MustangFord MustangThe Ford Mustang is an automobile manufactured by the Ford Motor Company. It was initially based on the second generation North American Ford Falcon, a compact car. Introduced early on April 17, 1964, as a "1964½" model, the 1965 Mustang was the automaker's most successful launch since the Model A...
, as a "Nokia 7710Nokia 7710The Nokia 7710 is a discontinued mobile phone model produced by Nokia.The 7710 is based on the Nokia 7700 which was never released. It is Nokia's first, and so far only smartphone to run the Series 90 GUI atop the Symbian OS...
" although the actual device used was a Nokia 770. Kumar later uses the 770 as a phone. - In the motion picture Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver SurferFantastic Four: Rise of the Silver SurferFantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer is a 2007 American superhero film, and the sequel to the 2005 film Fantastic Four. Both films are based on the Fantastic Four comic book and were directed by Tim Story...
, Mr. Fantastic is seen using a Nokia 770 Internet Tablet.
External links
- Nokia 770 official product site (Europe).
- Applications for the Nokia 770.
- nokia770.com - A fan site tracking Nokia 770 news.
- 0xFFFF - GPL'ed flasher for 770 and n800
- TabletBlog.com by Thoughtfix - A frequently updated fan blog about Nokia Internet Tablets.
- Ari Jaaksi's Blog - Nokia's director of open source software operations.
- Customizing the 770 and making custom packages
- Internet Tablet Talk - An active web forum about Nokia's Internet Tablets.
- - Tutorials for new 770, N800, N810 users