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Nokia today marked the next phase in the evolution of Maemo software with the new Nokia N900. Taking its cues from the earth of desktop calculation, the open source, Linux-based Maemo software delivers a PC-like experience on a French telephone-sized device.

The Nokia N900 has evolved from Nokia’s previous generation of Net Tablets and broadens the choice for technology enthusiasts who appreciate the ability to multitask and browse the internet like they would on their desktop data processor.

Running on the new Maemo 5 software system, the Nokia N900 empowers users to have dozens of application windows open and run simultaneously piece pickings full reward of the cellular features, touch blind and QWERTY keyboard.

“With Linux software system, Mozilla-based browser engineering and now also with cellular connectivity, the Nokia N900 delivers a powerful mobile experience,” says Anssi Vanjoki, Executive Vice President, Markets, Nokia. “The Nokia N900 shows where we are going with Maemo and we’ll continue to employment with the biotic community to push the software forward. What we have with Maemo is something that is fusing the might of the data processor, the internet and the mobile phone, and it is great to see that it is evolving in exciting shipway.”

Designed for data processor-grade carrying into action in a powder compact size of it, Maemo complements Nokia’s other software system platforms, such as Symbian, which powers Nokia’s smartphones.

“Just as Nokia continues to expand and diversify its device portfolio, so it is deploying multiple platforms to allow it to serve different purposes and savoir-faire different markets. While we have seen continued growth in Symbian as a smartphone platforms, Maemo enables Nokia to deliver new mobile computing experiences based on surface-source engineering that has strong ties with desktop platforms,” says Jonathan Arber, Senior Research Analyst in Consumer Mobile at IDC.

More multitasking with Maemo

The Nokia N900 packs a powerful ARM Cortex-A8 C.P.U., up to 1GB of diligence computer storage and OpenGL ES 2.0 nontextual matter acceleration. The result is PC-like multitasking, allowing many applications to run simultaneously. Switching between applications is simple, as all run subject is constantly available through the splashboard. The panoramic homescreen tin be fully personalized with favorite shortcuts, widgets and applications.

To make web browse more enjoyable, the Nokia N900 features a high-resolution WVGA touch screen and fasting internet connectivity with 10/2 HSPA and WLAN. Thanks to the web browser powered by Mozilla technology, websites look the way they would on any computer. Online videos and interactive applications ar vivid with full Adobe Flash(TM) 9.4 support. Maemo software updates happen automatically over the internet.

Messaging on the N900 is easy and convenient thanks to the full physical slide-out QWERTY keyboard. Setting up email happens with only a few touches and the Nokia Messaging overhaul mobilizes up to 10 personal email accounts. Text message or IM exchanges with friends ar shown in one view and all conversations are organized as separate windows.

The Nokia N900 has 32GB of warehousing, which is expandable up to 48GB via a microSD board. For picture taking, the Maemo software and the N900 come with a new tag cloud user port that will help users get the most out of the 5MP photographic camera and Carl Zeiss optics.

The Nokia N900 will be available in select markets from October 2009 with an estimated retail price of EUR 500 excluding sales taxes and subsidies. The Nokia N900 volition be displayed at Nokia World, Stuttgart, on September 2. More information on Maemo is available at http://maemo.nokia.com.