Following the success of the minitablet running the Linux operating system – Nokia 770, the Finnish giant is nurturing a “descendant” with groundbreaking features.
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| Source: CNET |
Launched last year, the 770 quickly piqued the curiosity of tech enthusiasts, who were baffled as to why Nokia created a device without mobile connectivity.
This time, the mystery will continue, as Nokia confirms that they have no plans to add mobile networking capabilities to the “descendant” of the 770.
According to Ari Virtanen, Vice President of Nokia’s Convergence Products, a “non-mobile” product like this provides the company with a sense of “freedom.” “We want to escape from this world for a moment. Just insert a SIM card, and immediately you are at the mercy of mobile networks,” Virtanen stated.
Despite lacking mobile connectivity, the new device’s added features remain incredibly attractive and in high demand. Among these, there is a strong likelihood of a new input interface.
The 770 currently utilizes a touchscreen with a stylus, although fans of thumb typing can switch to a full-screen virtual keyboard mode.
Additionally, a webcam is also seeking to “sneak” into the device. Virtanen noted that new features will be incorporated based on research into user habits. Therefore, WiMax is also being considered as a possibility.
“WiMax is a technology with great potential. If it can take off like wireless LAN, then why not?”
If it includes WiMax, a webcam, and a new input interface, the descendant of the 770 will truly be a “gift from the heavens” for chat enthusiasts, as they will now be able to see each other and chat comfortably over any distance.
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