Nokia Joins the Mini Laptop Parade

Nokia is jumping into the mini computing market with a Windows-based mini-laptop called the Booklet 3G, a move that has to strike some sort of fear given its global presence as both a cell phone and smartphone maker, and its continuing mobile technology innovations.

The Finnish vendor, whose mobile gadget sales surpass any other handset maker but whose product lines have not made any huge dent yet in the US smartphone market, views the product move as a natural progression of mobile computing.

"A growing number of people want the computing power of a PC with the full benefits of mobility," said Kai Oistamo, Nokia's executive VP for devices, said in a press statement. "We are in the business of connecting people and the Nokia Booklet 3G is a natural evolution for us. Nokia has a long and rich heritage in mobility and with the outstanding battery life, premium design and all day, always on connectivity, we will create something quite compelling. In doing so we will make the personal computer more social, more helpful and more personal."

The laptop, powered by an Intel processor, offers 3G and Wi-Fi capability, a 10-inch display and lots of integration with Nokia's Ovi software and services.

It will formally debut at the vendor's big show, Nokia World, on Sept. 2.

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