Hands-On: Nokia Booklet 3G Promises Monster Battery Life

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The netbook market is red hot, and it’s no surprise that it’s attracting new entrants. The Booklet 3G is a shot from Nokia, the world’s largest handset manufacturer. Nokia is trying to blur the line between smartphones and notebooks. While the Booklet 3G is a late entrant to an overcrowded party, it does have a few things going for it including the design and its promise of an epic 12-hour battery life. The Booklet 3G is the first PC from Nokia, and it’s a headturner. Smooth as silk, the netbook has an aluminum chassis and a glossy mirror-like finish. The device is slim (about 20 mm thick) and weighs just 2.76 lbs. It has nicely rounded edges that give it a sleek, polished look and comes in three colors: blue, …


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