That’s the best price of the Nokia Booklet 3G we’ve heard so far. That doesn’t include customs and VAT so I’m guessing that will be the lowest figure when it officially gets here in the Philippines.
This is from a Hong Kong supplier of @artsamaniego who originally got it for Php45,000.
The Booklet 3G is Nokia’s first introduction to the netbook market.
Nokia Booklet 3G Specs:
10.1″ @ 1280×720 pixel resolution
Intel Atom Z530 1.6 GHz
1GB DDR2 RAM
120GB HDD
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
3G Modem (data only, no voice)
Integrated GPS and A-GPS
1.3MP camera
HDMI port
3 x USB 2.0 ports
SD card reader
1.25kg
What do you guys think? Is Php39k worth it to have the first Nokia netbook? If people thought the Nokia N97 was worth it for Php34k, I’m sure an additional Php5k for a Nokia netbook is a deal.
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a simple netbook + HSDPA USB Modem + GPS would be cheaper compared to this…
no thanks..there are other netbooks i can get for 20k or below hehehe..maybe future models ,wait for the review remember this is nokia’s 1st model netbook…
maybe if i had extra cash… maybe…
39k? maybe I will go for Vaio P and insert a usb modem
This one is way too expensive for its kind. I like its simple but elegant look though.
Just read the entry from wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nokia_Booklet
If it can run for 12 hours at 30~50% load then that would be really impressive but then again opting for a spare battery/alternate power source would be cheaper. Since it comes with Windows7 seeing it survive that 12 hour is kinda hazy given reports of Windows 7 being a battery hog. Since its supposed to be bundled with Windows 7 Starter Edition then the resource drain might be lower since most of the complaint were based on Windows 7 RC users (technically a Windows7 Ultimate Edition)BTW Accdg to Wired the battery is a 16-cell
Can’t seem to find any info regarding what GPU the Booklet uses but given the processor used and its specs it might be an Intel GMA x4500HD which might be quite good.
http://www.phoronix.com/scan.php?page=article&item=intel_x4500hd&num=1
Accdg to
http://www.hardwaresphere.com/2009/09/02/nokia-booklet-3g-netbook-detail-specification-revealed/
and
http://www.umpcportal.com/2008/11/new-msi-netbooks-not-your-standard-cookie-cutter-specs/
http://ark.intel.com/chipset.aspx?familyID=35443
http://download.intel.com/design/chipsets/embedded/datashts/319537.pdf
Its chipset (Intel Poulsbo US15W)is identical to the MSI Wind U120
Nope, not for me… The HP Mini 311 is much better than this. 3G modem and GPS are features that you could just add on to a netbook whenever you want to… It should not be the reason anyone would go crazy about a netbook that’s worth Php39k…
considering it’s specs…..too pricey for a netbook!
This is definitely not worth it! 34,000 for an N97 is not a good analogy – it’s like comparing apples to oranges! And N97 is worth it because it is top-of-the-line when it comes to its niche – mobile phones. This Booklet 3G is too expensive for a netbook.
@Rell Advice – the analogy is more on economics — if you had Php39k to spend, would you get a Nokia Booklet 3G or a Nokia N97 and pocket the extra Php5k? hehe
Yuga, who buys a phone for 35k? Well i guess a lot
I guess the GPS and Mobile Broadband card brought the price up.
nokia has already proven something with their phones…but not on notebooks…im still hesitant to buy one…if its only for 20k, it might be a good deal
@yuga: I agree with ReelAdvice on the inappropriate analogy. I would only pocket the 5K difference if I was looking for a phone/PDA and not a full-fledge mobile computing device.
But I don’t even have 10K to spend on any gadget. Naubos na sa pakikisuyong pabili ng marvell plug computer.
ciao!
Again, too pricey. Nokia products are always expensive..
@Erin
where did you avail the marvell plug?
Too pricey for a slow netbook.
No! I can buy a laptop with a core 2 duo, more ram and hard drive plus bigger screen. Just No! It may have a gps or a 3g modem but still it is not “nakaw” proof!
@sylverblade: coerced a colleague who was coming home from an assignment in the US. actually i covered my bases and strong-armed three.
ciao!
@Erin
Thanks for the info anyway.
arrghh.. I got my hopes up that it was from a local retailer
the 39k price, because of the specs, seems reasonable at introduction but may go down fast (may settle to 30k).
points to consider w/c differentiate from other “netbooks” (thus the price):
- Intel Atom Z530 has Intel Virtualization Technology + HT found in Intel i7
- Intel US15W has GMA 500 aka PowerVR SGX 535 also found in iPhone 3GS
- 16 cell battery
- 3G built-in
- A-GPS
- Accelerometer
- Win7
- Aluminum shell (matibay at sosyal!)
i just don’t understand why mr. yuga didn’t mention these.. maybe to spark a debate? 1 thing lacking for me is touchscreen..
a 16-cell battery capable of up to 12 hours of usage that will allow for a full days work on a single charge
PowerVR SGX 535 can do Half-life 2 graphics in iPhone 3GS, what more for Intel Atom?
http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2009/06/iphone-3gs-gpu.html
The reviews aren’t that impressive and who’d use GPS on a netbook? If it comes with a 3-yer international warranty, 45k is OK.
Short review of the Booklet up against HP mini 311:
http://online.wsj.com/video/review-hp-mini-311-vs-nokia-booklet-3g/C48A763C-8F37-46DA-A53A-B6A8F957D91D.html
@brian_b – who’d use GPS on a netbook? ehh coz it is portable? we are not talking abt desktops here..
Manong
Netbook battery would make GPS less than practical.
More info here:
http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/kit-eaton/technomix/turn-turn-gps-netbooks-dumbest-idea-ever
@erin: are you talking about the SheevaPlug Dev Kit?
@abe: you think you can do a review on this? maybe someone is interested to do distribution on this device.
i agree with everyone, booklet 3g is a waste.
I hope srp would be in the low 30k. Its only 599 dollars in the US.
@brian_b – Netbook battery would make GPS less than practical. Huh? Why? How? Maybe the size as stated on your link for turn-by-turn navigation (which is BS).
However, it is also a useful tool for map-making, land surveying, commerce, scientific uses, tracking and surveillance, and hobbies such as geocaching and waymarking.
Practical? of course!
@iamupset: yup, its the devkit. im supposed to get it this friday.
ciao!
Hmm, for me it’s not worth it, around 39k budget I can get a more “worth for the wallet” netbook.
hi yuga, are you working on a review for the upcoming Nokia N900? they’re calling it a tablet, not a mobile phone anymore, hehehe… i read they started shipping it already. you should have one now, looking forward to see your reviews here soon!
and I do hope the N900 will reach the Philippines before the year ends. I want it sooo bad for Christmas!
Many thanks =)
no thanks…
another nice gadget.. but its not worth of its 39k price.. its better to but dell or toshiba laptop/netbook that had paved its way to durability…thumbs down