Nokia N810

The N810 is an updated version of the N800, part of Nokia's line of Internet tablets. Nokia markets their Internet tablets as high functioning PDAs that sit somewhere between high-end smart phones and value priced laptops. With the N810's introduction of a full QWERTY keyboard the device comes even closer to the world of laptops. The N810 retains the same size and resolution touch screen with lower power consumption and higher brightness. The other big change the N810 sees over its predecessor is the inclusion of an integrated GPS system with maps built in.

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Nokia N810
MSRP $479.00
Release date November, 2007
Brand Nokia
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Pros & Cons

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Adds a full QWERTY sliding keyboard
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Tons of flexibility and potential due to hardcore hacking community
+8agreedisagree

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Still one of the best screens (size/resolution) in the class
+7agreedisagree

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Integrated GPS is a fantastic addition
+6agreedisagree

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Built in VoIP support with Skype
+4agreedisagree

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Expandable storage with microSD and SDHC cards up to 8GB
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Palm OS Garnet emulation allows use of Palm PDA applications and games
+3agreedisagree

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Included storage is lacking (2GB compared to Touch's 16GB)
+8agreedisagree

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Slow web page rendering
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No flash support
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Way too expensive for what it offers.
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Not enough RAM / Bloated OS
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Low video bandwidth and restricted PowerVR accelerator usage prevent fluent full-resolution video
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Only one microSD storage slot, compared to two full-size SD slots on the N800
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No 3G network support
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Doesn't work as a cell phone
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Main Specs

  • 4.13 inch screen at a resolution of 800x480, displaying 65K colors
  • Processor: 400MHz
  • Internal RAM: 128 MB
  • 2GB internal storage, expandable with miniSD cards (maximum 8GB)
  • WiFi: 802. 11b/g
  • Blutooth 2.0
  • USB 2.0
  • Frontal facing camera for video conferencing
  • Battery life: 4 hours video/wifi, 10 hours just music, 2 weeks idle

Running off of a full fledged Linux operating system and giving full access to developers has inspired a cult following of hackers that develop new applications to enhance the device. A suite of software comes prepackaged including a Mozilla based browser with full Flash 9 support, mail applications, and a media player supporting more formats than most dedicated media devices.

Comparisons with the iPhone are natural, however the N-series of tablets don't feature any cell phone capabilities. Instead Nokia encourages users to use the built in Skype software, or GTalk, to handle calls through Voice Over IP, requiring the existence of a WiFi connection.

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Comments

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1.  avatar Omar said:

We're getting so close to the ultimate device. If this had cell phone capabilities and interfaced with a 3G data network then it would be the ultimate device. Of course if the iPhone had GPS then IT would be the ultimate device. If you can get an 8GB SD card for a decent price then this is definitely a serious contender to the iPod Touch. It remains to be seen what kind of capabilities the Touch will receive when the SDK is launched early next year, but I highly doubt it'll get VoIP capabilities.

Personally, if I had access to more ubiquitous WiFi then I'd probably consider this over the Touch. The integrated GPS is VERY compelling, let's hope it works solid out of the box.
Oct 19, 2007 11:57am
2.  avatar tyrion said:

I don't think this needs GSM capabilities, like the HTC Advantage, I feel it is far too big to replace a typical mobile phone. And, if you're carrying a mobile phone with you anyway then why not tether the 3G capabilities to this device via Bluetooth and you have a 3G connection for the device (how about the the SE W880i?).

I also think that adding more wireless protocols/receivers to this would decrease the battery life needlessly. I don't mind if the device I use to browse the web dies but the device which I receive calls on cannot die (due to a flat battery). If they do add GSM support there will have to be a second physical battery.

I will most likely get one, not to replace a mobile phone, but to replace a Laptop (most of what I use a laptop for is editing Google Docs, checking RSS feeds/podcasts and checking my mail).
Oct 22, 2007 9:33am
3.  avatar Omar said:

Actually, you make a very good point that I didn't consider. Instead of throwing everything and the kitchen sink into this guy, pair it up with a cell phone. For the reasons that you stated. That's actually a very compelling proposition. The one reason it'd be nice to have 3G inside the device itself is purely out of convenience, but it's not so clear cut when you think about the trade-offs with battery life.

If they don't price gouge this in Canada I'm definitely going to be looking into this.
Oct 22, 2007 9:42am
4.  avatar V-Dawg said:

I agree with Tyrion. He makes excellent points. I want one, and at this point I would say I'm likely to buy one.. but that's only because it is not a phone. If it were a cell phone too, I definitely would not buy one. I'm happy with my cellphone, but would love to carry this in a bag with me for the time's where packing a laptop would be too much.

A cellphone with its small screen just cannot replace the experience of using the internet with a laptop. Sometimes it would be nice to have a device just for that. As WiFi becomes more ubiquitous, and the prices come down, I can see the demand for these kinds of devices to grow.
Nov 13, 2007 3:11pm
5.  avatar gaki said:

I'm with Tyrion, too. Put everything into one package and not only does battery life start to suck, but when a thief inevitably hits you, you lose *everything*. You can't just leave the mobile office at home and take your cell phone to the bar if they are in the same chassis, can you?

To go further down that tack ... the 810 has TOO MANY things for me.

Get rid of the camera. Get rid of the GPS. Get rid of the keyboard. Give me a nice 4" screen like the Sony UMPC uses (great resolution), put a thin bezel around it, and go back to the two SDHC slots. If you make one of those slots a SDIO slot ... I can ADD the camera or ADD the GPS at need with expansion cards. In fact, manufacturers are already working on 3G, SDIO USB, and SDIO 10/100 cards as we speak. None of this stuff has to be right in the unit.

Hell, put three SDIO slots on the machine and leave ALL the antennas out. Let us configure them how we wish.
Feb 12, 2008 7:31pm
6.  avatar tyrion said:

I finally got my hands on one of these, and wrote about it on my blog.

One of the biggest problems I see with it is the lack of RAM, or excessive amounts of shiney UI elements. Flashy does not equal good, it just equals flashy.

Dec 16, 2008 4:15pm
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Dan Caplan

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Today, 10:40 PM
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ProSCORE
33
negative
mixed
positive
3 pros
6 cons

Pros

  • Adds a full QWERTY sliding keyboard
  • Still one of the best screens (size/resolution) in the class
  • Expandable storage with microSD and SDHC cards up to 8GB

Cons

  • Included storage is lacking (2GB compared to Touch's 16GB)
  • Slow web page rendering
  • No flash support
  • Way too expensive for what it offers.
  • No 3G network support
  • Doesn't work as a cell phone

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tyrion

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December 16, 2008
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ProSCORE
75
negative
mixed
positive
6 pros
2 cons
want itwant it
have ithave it
love itlove it

Pros

  • Adds a full QWERTY sliding keyboard
  • Tons of flexibility and potential due to hardcore hacking community
  • Still one of the best screens (size/resolution) in the class
  • Integrated GPS is a fantastic addition
  • Built in VoIP support with Skype
  • Palm OS Garnet emulation allows use of Palm PDA applications and games

Cons

  • Included storage is lacking (2GB compared to Touch's 16GB)
  • Not enough RAM / Bloated OS

Comments

"I don't think this needs GSM capabilities, like the HTC Advantage, I feel it is far too big to replace a typical mobile phone. And, if you're carrying a mobile phone with you anyway then why not tether the 3G capabilities to this device via Bluetooth and you have a 3G connection for the device (how about the the SE W880i?).

I also think that adding more wireless protocols/receivers to this would decrease the battery life needlessly. I don't mind if the device I use to browse the web dies but the device which I receive calls on cannot die (due to a flat battery). If they do add GSM support there will have to be a second physical battery.

I will most likely get one, not to replace a mobile phone, but to replace a Laptop (most of what I use a laptop for is editing Google Docs, checking RSS feeds/podcasts and checking my mail)."
"

I finally got my hands on one of these, and wrote about it on my blog.

One of the biggest problems I see with it is the lack of RAM, or excessive amounts of shiney UI elements. Flashy does not equal good, it just equals flashy.

"

Competitors

tyrion prefers Nokia N810 over Nokia N800, HTC Advantage 7510
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GalacticCmdr

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May 13, 2008
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
75
negative
mixed
positive
6 pros
2 cons

Pros

  • Adds a full QWERTY sliding keyboard
  • Tons of flexibility and potential due to hardcore hacking community
  • Integrated GPS is a fantastic addition
  • Built in VoIP support with Skype
  • Expandable storage with microSD and SDHC cards up to 8GB
  • Palm OS Garnet emulation allows use of Palm PDA applications and games

Cons

  • Included storage is lacking (2GB compared to Touch's 16GB)
  • Way too expensive for what it offers.

Competitors

GalacticCmdr prefers Archos 605 WiFi over Nokia N810
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CyberCat

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January 10, 2008
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
88
negative
mixed
positive
7 pros
1 con
love itlove it
want itwant it

Pros

  • Adds a full QWERTY sliding keyboard
  • Tons of flexibility and potential due to hardcore hacking community
  • Still one of the best screens (size/resolution) in the class
  • Integrated GPS is a fantastic addition
  • Built in VoIP support with Skype
  • Expandable storage with microSD and SDHC cards up to 8GB
  • Palm OS Garnet emulation allows use of Palm PDA applications and games

Cons

  • Included storage is lacking (2GB compared to Touch's 16GB)

Competitors

Did you find this review helpful? Yes  /  No

desjardinsy001

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November 20, 2007
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
57
negative
mixed
positive
4 pros
3 cons
want itwant it

Pros

  • Adds a full QWERTY sliding keyboard
  • Tons of flexibility and potential due to hardcore hacking community
  • Still one of the best screens (size/resolution) in the class
  • Integrated GPS is a fantastic addition

Cons

  • Included storage is lacking (2GB compared to Touch's 16GB)
  • Way too expensive for what it offers.
  • No 3G network support

Competitors

desjardinsy001 prefers HTC Advantage 7510, Nokia N800, Cowon Q5W over Nokia N810
desjardinsy001 prefers Nokia N810 over Archos 704 WiFi, Archos 605 WiFi, Asus Eee PC
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Erik

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October 19, 2007
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
57
negative
mixed
positive
4 pros
3 cons
want itwant it

Pros

  • Adds a full QWERTY sliding keyboard
  • Tons of flexibility and potential due to hardcore hacking community
  • Still one of the best screens (size/resolution) in the class
  • Integrated GPS is a fantastic addition

Cons

  • Included storage is lacking (2GB compared to Touch's 16GB)
  • No 3G network support
  • Doesn't work as a cell phone

Competitors

Erik prefers Nokia N810 over Nokia N800, HTC Advantage 7510
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asatruer

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December 10, 2007
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
6 pros
0 cons
want itwant it

Pros

  • Adds a full QWERTY sliding keyboard
  • Tons of flexibility and potential due to hardcore hacking community
  • Integrated GPS is a fantastic addition
  • Built in VoIP support with Skype
  • Expandable storage with microSD and SDHC cards up to 8GB
  • Palm OS Garnet emulation allows use of Palm PDA applications and games

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Competitors

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vsalmens

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November 15, 2007
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
60
negative
mixed
positive
3 pros
2 cons

Pros

  • Adds a full QWERTY sliding keyboard
  • Tons of flexibility and potential due to hardcore hacking community
  • Still one of the best screens (size/resolution) in the class

Cons

  • No 3G network support
  • Doesn't work as a cell phone

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Omar

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October 19, 2007
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
80
negative
mixed
positive
4 pros
1 con
want itwant it

Pros

  • Adds a full QWERTY sliding keyboard
  • Tons of flexibility and potential due to hardcore hacking community
  • Still one of the best screens (size/resolution) in the class
  • Integrated GPS is a fantastic addition

Cons

  • Included storage is lacking (2GB compared to Touch's 16GB)

Comments

"We're getting so close to the ultimate device. If this had cell phone capabilities and interfaced with a 3G data network then it would be the ultimate device. Of course if the iPhone had GPS then IT would be the ultimate device. If you can get an 8GB SD card for a decent price then this is definitely a serious contender to the iPod Touch. It remains to be seen what kind of capabilities the Touch will receive when the SDK is launched early next year, but I highly doubt it'll get VoIP capabilities.

Personally, if I had access to more ubiquitous WiFi then I'd probably consider this over the Touch. The integrated GPS is VERY compelling, let's hope it works solid out of the box."
"Actually, you make a very good point that I didn't consider. Instead of throwing everything and the kitchen sink into this guy, pair it up with a cell phone. For the reasons that you stated. That's actually a very compelling proposition. The one reason it'd be nice to have 3G inside the device itself is purely out of convenience, but it's not so clear cut when you think about the trade-offs with battery life.

If they don't price gouge this in Canada I'm definitely going to be looking into this."

Competitors

Omar prefers Cowon Q5W, Asus Eee PC over Nokia N810
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timpuri

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May 14, 2008
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
3 pros
0 cons
want itwant it

Pros

  • Adds a full QWERTY sliding keyboard
  • Still one of the best screens (size/resolution) in the class
  • Built in VoIP support with Skype

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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