Just lately we have seen the release of a number of next generation mobile devices, and the Nokia N800 Internet Tablet is no different. This ultra stylish candy bar type device is an upgrade from the earlier Nokie 770 and is sure to be popular with its distinctive enlarged display screen, and easy to use navigation system. The handset itself measures a creditable 144 mm x 75 mm x 13 mm and weighs in at some 206 grams. The weight is obviously significantly more that your normal mobile phone, however the increased functionality is more than worth it.

While the Nokia N800 Internet Tablet does not itself contain a mobile phone connection, Nokia have come to an arrangement with the ever popular Skype phone operating system and VoIP calls are available via the internet connection. The handset itself is very easy to hold, the perfect shape for laying in your hand, with a number of points for extra grip, ensuring you should not drop the device. Since the launch of the Nokia 770, Nokia have added a built in webcam facility, dual memory card slots, stereo speakers and a very useful stand for the device.

The imposing display screen at the front of the mobile offers a very impressive 800 x 480 pixel resolution, and the screen operates as a touchscreen control panel, as well as the more traditional navigation roll bars to the side (there is also the option to use a stylus “pen” to navigate through the options as well). This makes the Nokia N800 Internet Tablet very easy to read, very easy to use and it is most defiently a step up in quality.

The Nokia N800 Internet Tablet comes with a multitude of messaging systems including email and instant messaging , which are available almost instantly. The online functionality is supported by an Opera 8 web browser, with Flash 7 for animation and graphics. While the phone does not have its own inbuilt mobile phone connection, it offers both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, with any Bluetooth enable mobile acting as a wireless modem.

As you would expect, the Nokia N800 Internet Tablet offers a vast array of media services, and supports many formats including AAC, MP3, AVI, WMA, MPEG-4 and Real Audio and video. The webcam is a useful facility, offering an online video streaming facility when the connectivity is available.

As the internet and mobile phone devices converge yet further, the Nokia N800 Internet Tablet is one in an expected long line of Internet Tablets expected on the market. While an upgrade on the Nokia 770, Nokia can expect fierce competition in this area of the industry, and will not have it all their own way.