For those sick of a laptop, the Nokia 770 Internet Tablet

[canyonblue]

Nice device with built in WIFI and you can use Bluetooth connectivity between your Nokia 770 Internet Tablet and compatible Bluetooth phone to create an Internet connection by using your phone as a modem. Never have to take it out of your bag for TSA, and yes it works with SWAlife/CWA. Most stores and Nokia have had a hard time keeping them in stock, COMPUSA among others have been carrying it, and will even let you try it in the store (although some store have stopped using a display model since it has been selling so well and it takes awhile to get back in stock). The dimensions of Nokia 770 Internet Tablet are 5.5 inches x 3.1 inches x .70 inch (LxWxT) with the protective cover. The dimensions without the protective cover are 5.3 inches x 3.1 inches x .60 inch (LxWxT). The weight of Nokia 770 Internet Tablet is 8.1 ounces. The weight without the protective cover is 6.5 ounces.

Voice over IP (VoIP) and Instant Messaging (IM) will be included on the next major release this year.

Price.........$359.00

http://www.nokiausa.com/770

 

[AbOvo]

I've had good luck using my PSP for internet access on the road. The web interface is decent, hopefully this one is better since they are marketing it as an internet tablet.

 

[RoughAir]

That Nokia 770 is really neat. I was considering a Dell AXIM handheld PDA but now I may reconsider. And the Nokia is $100 cheaper than the Dell!

Anyone out there have one and using it?

 

[canyonblue]

Anyone out there have one and using it?

I have had mine for 2 weeks, and it has been great. I had a laptop for years, but the 9/11 laptop rules have been a pain. The biggest challenge for me was will it work with the new SWA/CWA program that debuted 2/17, thankfully it does.

 

[lumax]

Can you only get online via the wi-fi? or can you use the regular phone cable?
What is SWA/CWA?

 

[lumax]

Just found the answer.
A connection to the Internet can be created via Wi-Fi or via Bluetooth using your compatible mobile phone as a modem.

 

[RoughAir]

Think I drop over at COMPUSA tomorrow and see if they have one I can look at.

 

[pilotkppsg]

I saw a guy using one on ORD today and he let me check it out. I just ordered one today w/ the car charger. Does anyone know where I can get a cheaper fold-up bluetooth keyboard than the one Nokia is offering?

 

[TheBaron]

Don't suppose you can watch movies on it? Laptops are a pain but I rip movies and shows to mine to help get me through the long layovers.

 

[psysicx]

Even if you can't watch movies just buy a portable DVD player. There way cheap and lite.

 

[Airbus300]

How would one use this tablet to type out a long e-mail? Would you use the pen to press letters, or what?

 

[canyonblue]

Don't suppose you can watch movies on it?

There are ways if you are tech savvy.

Supported File Formats
Audio: MP3, MPEG4, AAC, WAV, AMR, MP2
Image: JPEG, GIF, BMP, TIFF, PNG, Animated GIF format, SVG-tiny,
Video: MPEG1, MPEG4, Real Video, H.263, AVI, 3GP

I have a few music videos on mine, I used a file converter from this website...........http://www.internettablettalk.com/

 

[canyonblue]

How would one use this tablet to type out a long e-mail? Would you use the pen to press letters, or what?

It has a screen keyboard, or handwriting recognition, ala Palm.

What is SWA/CWA?

The Crew portal used by Southwest for Trip trading, Bidding etc. It just recently went web friendly without using the dang Citrix security.

 

[Airbus300]

Sounds interesting. Thank you Canyonblue.

 

[DrewBlows]

How fast is the internet when using bluetooth? What phones are compatible?

Found my own answers, dial-up speed when using bluetooth, have to check with manufacturer of other device for compatiblilty.

 

[CheapFlyer]

I don't get it, how is this better than a PocketPC with built-in wifi?
A PocketPC has thousands of programs available for it already...


-CF

 

[ivauir]

It doesn't seem like it has enough memory for movies, or even that many songs ...

 

[ivauir]

I don't get it, how is this better than a PocketPC with built-in wifi?
A PocketPC has thousands of programs available for it already...


-CF

I don't think any pocket PCs can run SWA's new scheduler.

 

[lumax]

Do any of these pocket pc's connect online the old fashion way, via phone line? Are they all wireless connections and if so about how much does a wireless connection cost?

 

[canyonblue]

It doesn't seem like it has enough memory for movies, or even that many songs ...

It has an Expansion Memory Slot, and it uses Reduced Size - MultiMediaCards that you can purchase at many stores. You could store a movie or music on one and just change out cards, much like a DVD on a laptop.

I don't get it, how is this better than a PocketPC

I also have a pocket PC that was not wifi, but had internet capabilities. I never used it though because the screen would require too much side scrolling. For the web I would prefer this device over my PocketPC, but I still use my pocket PC for my logbook.

how much does a wireless connection cost

For the home you can make you existing service wireless for @ $40-$120, depending on which router you buy, which is what I did. On the road, SWA has an agreement with most Hotels for Free wireless, although some do charge. Same as airports, I have used this device in LAS, TUS for free, while BUF had a pay service. Overall I am happy with this device.