I am writing this post using the Nokia N810 internet device. It is definitely an impressive piece of technology. The browser is phenomenal and makes connectivity an even more prevasive part of our already connected life. What’s more is that it brings the eponymous cloud right to you. Yes, the device has applications and the community supporting it is creating many more, but its real power is derived from its ability to run AJAX apps like your browser would. So as long as your apps run in a browser, and the world is moving there, you can live with this browser device. Awesome, right?
Two things make me sad about this awesome device:
It currently cannot go online, sorta necessary for cloud applications, unless you have WiFi or you are connected through Bluetooth to the Internet. WiFi is sketchy so relying on a second device makes the N810 a tad lame. then there is the slippery and unpleasant keyboard. Typing this is painful.
There is a WiMax model coming but who knows its release date.
And it only does Skype audio despite having a webcam. So close to killer status.
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