Nokia’s Linux-based N900 Is Now Official

Nokia N900 has made an official appearance as the company has marked the next phase in the evolution of Maemo software with the new device recently. Taking its cues from the world of  desktop computing, the open source Linux-based Maemo software delivers a PC-like experience on a handset-sized device.

Nokia N900 view

Running on the new Maemo 5 software, the Nokia N900 is designed to empower users to have dozens of application windows open while running simultaneously and taking full advantage of the cellular features like the touch screen and QWERTY keyboard.

The Nokia N900 will feature –

• a 3.5 inch touch-sensitive widescreen display with an 800 × 480 pixel resolution
• full physical slide-out QWERTY keyboard and on-screen virtual keyboard as well
• 32GB of storage, which is expandable up to 48GB via a microSD card
• 3.5mm earphone and handsfree socket
• 5 megapixel CMOS sensor autofocus camera with Carl Zeiss optics and a Tessar lens as well as a Dual LED flash
• Photo editor on device
• Video recording
• TV Out (PAL/NTSC) via Connectivity Cable (included in box) or WLAN/UPnP
• Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP
• Integrated GPS with A-GPS support (Ovia Maps preloaded)
• Video playback includes XviD support (FINALLY)
• Built-in FM transmitter and radio
• Maemo browser powered by Mozilla technology and Adobe Flash 9.4 support.

The Nokia N900 will be available in select markets from October 2009 at an estimated retail price of about Rs. 35,050 (EUR 500) excluding sales taxes and subsidies.