Yesterday I had a real downer on the N810; I perceived it as the next step on from the N800, and was consequently somewhat disappointed. But as more details have been released today I realise that it's not a replacement for the N800, instead it is an alternative to the N800.

I still think the styling of the N810 is lacking for an N-series device, and while the size reduction is welcomed the additional 20 grams weight mean the N810 is less pocket friendly than the N800 which is already uncomfortable in a trouser pocket, and just about bearable in a suit jacket pocket. The miniSD slot is annoying, but not a deal breaker.

The new features in OS 2008 sound promising (particularly the SAP BT profile) though the continued omission of A2DP is a real bummer. I hope the video bandwidth issues have been resolved, we probably won't know for sure until someone like Serge has access to a device!

As an interim/alternative device I think the N810 is a good move and a shot in the arm for NITs and while it could have been better I'm confident Nokia will finally nail it with the next gen "N900" Internet Tablet which I would expect to arrive mid to late 2008!