I share the frustration with Zeusenergy and other users with the Nokia Internet tablets.

I make a living owning a computer business so I'm not a newbie. I do admit that I am not familiar with Linux at all. I know nothing about Linux. But, I thought the Internet Tablet would be better than it is. I have quite a few pcs (desktops and laptops) as well as a couple of Palm devices and an older Windows Mobile device. The useability of those devices as well as the extensive quality software and selection of different apps and games far out weigh the Nokia.

My experience with the Nokia Internet tablets is as follows:

I first became aware of the Internet Tablet by browsing around the internet and just happened to stumble across it. So, as usual, I did my extensive research before I bought it (which is what I do with every piece of electronic equipment I am looking to buy) and it looked pretty good technically as well as seemingly good reviews from the users. I thought it would be a pretty good replacement for a laptop as far as a quick easy way to browse the internet without having to bring out my laptop as well as take over a few other daily tasks that I use my laptop and Palm for so I bought it.

I still have to carry my laptop and Palm around to do other work. But if I need to check something quickly, the Nokia is far easier and lighter to just "whip out" and check what I need to check.

My main complaints about the 770 were:

1. It was a little slow booting
2. The browser kept crashing/locking up
3. The lack of software available for it.

When the 800 came out, I sold my 770 and got an 800. I noticed the folliowing:

Pros:
1. The device booted a little faster
2. The browser crashed a little less
3. Skype!

Cons:
1. No Bluetooth headset support for Skype
2. When running Skype, you couldn't browse at the same time because the call would disconnect and the also the browser would lock up
2. Still the lack of software!

I recently upgraded to OS2008 when it came out.

Pros:
1. Seemingly better browsing (less crashes)
2. Bluetooth headset support for Skype

Cons:
1. Skype still disconnects calls (a little less however) when browsing at the same time
2. Still a lack of software.

On the plus side, I learned how to install apps on the thing now and I am able to help my friend with his Nokia. He uses his Nokia for Skype primarily and seems to love it except for the same shortcomings that I found.

I don't have a comment as to the GPS software as I have a Magellan GPS which I use so I have no need for the GPS app on the 800.

I guess I'm stupid for not doing quite enough research.

Unless more quality software is developed for the Nokia Internet Tablets as well as improving the overall end-user experience, the Internet Tablet will fail.

The Nokia is definately not consumer friendly. A non-technical person would get pissed off and return the thing to the store for a full refund. I probably should have done the same.

Maybe I'm just getting bored with it because there isn't much to do on it EXCEPT browse the internet and talk on Skype and IM. It definately does not replace my pc or Palm. I was hoping that it would replace some of my pc/Palm functions so I don't have to carry around so many devices but as of yet, it does not.

Overally, i'm not impressed and feel that I wasted money.