Nokia N900 with Linux based Maemo 5

The Nokia N900 is Nokia's next Maemo device, superseding the Nokia N810, expected to become available in late 2009.



Unlike their predecessors Internet Tablet that will include phone functionality with 3G / [HSPA capabilities. It runs the Linux-based Maemo 5, and the first Nokia devices based on microprocessor IT OMAP3 ARM Cortex-A8 core. It became obvious in the case of Nokia in the World Cup in September 2.

Nokia N900 relies on a 3.5" resistive touchscreen display with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels for most of its user interaction. The other features include 32GB internal memory, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, microUSB port, TV-out and haptic feedback. A 5 megapixel camera, identical to the one of Nokia N97 is also onboard.

Upgrading Maemo brings a touch more friendly interface and customizable home screen, which can be mixed with application icons and widget shortcuts. It supports Flash 9.4, and a new touch-friendly Media Player and other similar applications.

Nokia N900 is powered by an ARM Cortex-A8 CPU but the reviewer chose not to disclose its clock, but it's an easy guess to say 600Mhz, much like Samsung Omnia HD. We will also have to wait for the official announcement to see what is the amount of available RAM.

Nokia N900 will start shipping in the last quarter of the current year, its estimated price being in the region of 550 euro. We look forward its official announcement at Nokia World 2009 this September.

The Maemo OS that the Nokia N900 uses is also great looking with excellent performance as the reviewers point out. Although the N900 has pretty different looks and feel, its touch experience is comparable to that of the iPhone, according to the source.