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Nokia N810

Apr 2, 2008 gps navigation, nokia

Nokia N810 that finally introduced a GPS into the mix was just made official with the WiMAX technology which is the wide-area high-speed mobile networks.

N810 is mainly an internet device that can allow for download speeds of up to 2-4 Mbps per user with peak download speeds of up to 10 Mbps. Unlike Wi-Fi which have a range of a few hundred feet, WiMAX networks consist of a number of interconnected base stations, each with a radius of up to 2-3 miles, that allow for handoffs from one base station to another as users move about a region or metro area.

In addition to the full featured web browser that takes full advantage of the large 4.13 inch touch screen and slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a variety of popular web-based services are also supported such as:

• Skype
• Google Talk
• Rhapsody
• Gizmo5, with support for video calls thanks to built-in web cam

Why we like N810 so much here at Navigadget is of course because of the built-in GPS which can transform itself into a fully featured GPS navigation system. In addition N810 includes an integrated media player and 2 GB of internal memory, expandable to a full 10 GB of memory with the addition of an optional microSD memory card.

When not in range of a WiMAX network, the Nokia N810 WiMAX Edition can also access the Internet over Wi-Fi or via conventional cellular data networks by pairing to a compatible mobile phone via Bluetooth technology.

N810 should be available for U.S. customers where WiMAX connectivity is available as early as this summer and will cost $450.