Nokia Booklet 3G May Be Too Expensive for Consumers, Not Suitable for Business Users

From X-bit Labs: A media report claims that Nokia Corp.’s recently announced Booklet 3G netbook will cost rather whopping $799 at launch, which is too expensive for a netbook in general and a consumer-oriented mobile computer in particular.

Netbooknews.de web-site has reported that Nokia Booklet 3G netbook will cost $799 without subsidies at launch. Considering the general price policy of Nokia, few of its mobile devices get much cheaper over time, but just disappear from the market as a replacement arrives. Considering such a price-point, it is likely to expect Booklet 3G to fail on the market, as the device is too expensive for consumers and is hardly suitable for business users.

Nokia Booklet 3G is based on Intel Atom processor, features 10.1” screen, weighs 1.25 kilograms, measures “slightly more than two centimeters” and supports 3G/HSPA and Wi-Fi connectivity as well as A-GPS support. The netbook also sports Nokia's broad suite of Ovi services. Besides, the mini-laptop comes with an HDMI port for HD video out, a front facing camera for video calling, integrated Bluetooth and an SD card reader.

It is highly likely that the Booklet 3G will be sold via cell network operators with subsidies and with new data contracts. This will drive the pricing down, but will it help to attract a lot of new consumers?

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