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To: Eric L who wrote (3920)	5/15/2006 10:02:08 AM
From: slacker711	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 9255

Have you setup and are you using any RSS feeds? That's a feature I think I'd really like. I've set up some feeds and it seems to work fairly well. I havent used RSS feeds much on my computer so it is hard for me to compare but it seems like it would be a useful little app when outside of WiFi range. Have you loaded any 3rd party apps? I'm not sure how plentiful they are yet, but I think that is part of the devices appeal -- both for developers and end users -- and hopefully the new gen device will accept them without modification. I've only set up FBRreader which functions nicely as an ebook reader. This (along with video) really shows off probably the biggest advantage of the 770....the screen blows the doors off almost any other portable device. Nokia might have put an underpowered processor into the unit, but they spared no expense with the screen. I've looked at some other apps, but honestly most of them seem to be created by programmers just trying to see what the device is capable of....I love video games, but I have no desire to play Doom on my 770 <g>. OTOH, I would love to be able to use Orb or a similar service. I think some people have managed to set that up but at some pretty low bit rates. Another service that takes advantage of the wireless connection is Avennu....which allows you to access your home computer's files wirelessly (though I do sort of wonder about security with this). If Nokia manages to push this device beyond its initial niche, I could really see some cool apps being developed. I've also totally turned around my stance on public WiFi. I want tax payer supported WiFi coverage in every major city :-). Slacker

To: Eric L who wrote (3920)	5/16/2006 9:26:03 AM
From: Eric L	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 9255

New Internet Tablet OS 2006 edition for the Nokia 770 >> The Nokia 770 Internet Tablet adds Internet Calls and Instant Messaging Support Nokia PR Stockholm, Sweden May 16, 2006 press.nokia.com Today at the VON Europe conference in Stockholm, Nokia introduced a new software upgrade for the Nokia 770 Internet Tablet. The upgraded features of the introduced OS 2006 edition include support for rich Internet communications, including pre-installed Google Talk(TM) - all on a portable broadband mobile device. Google Talk(TM) is Google's free instant messaging service that enables people to chat and make calls through the Internet. Additional features of the new software edition include enhanced text typing with full-screen finger keyboard, improved memory performance and refreshed look. There is also an improved home view desktop allowing users to choose from a variety of small applets to enable fast access to Internet services. "We are pleased to offer this software upgrade to both the existing user base of the Nokia 770 Internet Tablet as well to new users. Since the launch of the Nokia 770 Internet Tablet, we have received a lot of positive feedback along with requests for both small and large improvements. It is a credit to the internal team, here at Nokia, that many of these wishes are addressed in today's' upgrade", says Ari Virtanen, vice president of Convergence Products, Multimedia, Nokia. "The Internet Tablet OS 2006 edition features pre-installed Google Talk and Jabber compatibility for Instant Messaging as well as Google Talk compatibility for Internet calling. This will give Nokia Internet Tablet users the power to instantly communicate with people, both through instant messaging and Voice over IP", continues Ari Virtanen. In addition to Google Talk(TM), which is based on open standards and is compatible with all instant messaging clients that support Jabber/XMPP, the tablet also offers Google as the default search provider, making it even easier for users to get the information they need quickly and easily. "By extending the power of real time communications, Google Talk will provide users with easy access to one of today's most popular methods of communication," said Deep Nishar, director of product management, Google Inc. "Because Nokia has made it even easier to access Google search, users will be able to get the information they need, when they need it and regardless of where they are." The upgraded Internet Tablet software platform can also support SIP based VoIP solutions for broadband business benefit. Standalone software applications, like the popular Gizmo Project by SIPPhone Inc, is planned to be available for the Nokia 770 Internet Tablet. The Gizmo Project has a rich feature set including the capability to make and receive calls from public telephony networks. The Nokia 770 Internet Tablet is a Wi-Fi enabled device optimized for Internet communications in a slim pocketsize format. The Nokia 770 Internet Tablet features an impressive high-resolution (800x480) 4.13" widescreen display with zoom and on-screen, full-screen finger keyboard or handwriting recognition, ideal for viewing online content over Wi-Fi. Aside from Wi-Fi, the device can also connect to the Internet utilizing Bluetooth wireless technology via a compatible mobile device. The Internet Tablet OS 2006 edition which is based on popular desktop Linux and Open Source technologies is planned to be available during the second quarter of 2006 in selected countries in Europe and the Americas. It is downloadable free of charge from the Internet www.nokia.com/770. << - Eric -