Thread: PC Pro gives the N810 3/6
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2008-02-27 , 05:59
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Originally Posted by gerbick View Post
Nokia's not losing out on any sales. The Nokia Internet Tables (NIT) fits only a sector of the people that want certain things.

If you want an iPhone, you'll buy one. If you want a N95/N96, you'll have one. If you want an EE PC, then you'd have one. But the NIT is a different sector, not one that they had before the introduction of the 770. And they don't really lose sales if people can't find it all in one gadget.

The NIT is loved/hated by the fanatical group here at ITT, myself included; but they don't really lose sales to the uninformed masses that think that N810 should have bluetooth, wifi, wimax and GSM.

I don't mind - nor am I a true fan of - carrying around my iPhone and my N810. But I can't see/agree that Nokia's losing sales because the NIT isn't the end all, say all solution that a lot of us would have loved; but it just isn't.

While traveling, I'm definitely using my N810 for chatting, e-mails, and even SIP calls.
What I was saying was that they could sell a boatload more if they added more functionality and marketed it as an all-in-one solution device.

I have a feeling they eventually will but what will that take? The Nokia Internet Tablet 10000? They should have done that from the get-go. Maybe not the 700 because the processor is too slow but from the 800-810 they should have added more functionality/programs. If you look at the progress from the 700-810, in 3 generations, you get a little bit faster processor, a keyboard, a GPS and a little bit more stable OS. Minor hardware changes.

The more stable OS is better (of course)

But, most people have a GPS in one form or another (stand alone or in car) and have no need for a GPS on the NIT.

The keyboard is a nice add on for easier typing (of course).

But, just adding those features is not real "progress" in what they could be offering after 3 generations of the NIT.

When something new comes out to replace an existing device, it should have both hardware as well as software changes. It makes more people want to buy it. (the "oooh look at all the cool new features" factor)

Look at the Ipod. From the original Ipod to the Ipod Touch, they changed the hardware as well as the software improving the functionality. Now they are selling a boatload of Ipod Touch.

Nokia could have done the same with the NIT after 3 generations.

I could have run out and bought an N810. But, I already have a stand alone GPS and didn't see the need to upgrade from my N800 just to add a keyboard.