Nokia N810 released.

The Nokia 810 looks very interesting. I'm hoping for two things from this device. 1) A polished "Nokia quality" device. Unlike the 770 that I own.
2) An ignition in the software scene which causes apps like the RDP client to be finished.

The 810 with a decent RDP client would be a great device. I wonder if the 810 includes a way of connecting to an Exchange mailbox over the air? I believe some of the Nokia phones do these days so its possible. That would be interesting to see.

I do understand where the Nokia internet tablets are supposed to sit, but I'd be derelict in my duties if I didn't say what I keep saying about everything else...wouldn't it be better with HSDPA inside? I mean, if you're honest?

This flies in the face of what Thoughtfix (the undisputed Nokia Internet Tablet chief guru) says and I do see his point, but I've been round this loop myself about 100 times. Seperate device & phone vs. integrated device. Ultimately two devices is less reliable and therefore simply not good enough.

Take my current set up with the OQO 02 and HTC Hermes. Using the HTC tethered by USB is hit and miss. Yesterday it worked fine, today it won't work. Bluetooth works today, but its slower than tethered and it seems to use more battery on both devices. With built in HSDPA there would be no issue here. Also, data tariffs are cheap enough now that we can afford to have two contracts in exchange for that robustness.

I'm not saying that the Internet tablet should be a phone, but HSDPA inside would fit my needs better. The HTC Athena beats the Nokia Internet Tablets for me because of this, even if they are 800x480.

Now if only HTC were as on it as OQO are and read my Blog and offered to send me a demo unit. I really do think that they're on to something with the Athena...the only question marks are the 640x480 display and the keyboard.

For a LOT more information on the N810 check out Thoughfix's blog. His URL is: http://tabletblog.com/