The Nokia N9 has become shipping.
(Credit: Nokia)Nokia has finally began shipping its flagship N9 smartphone. But clients within the U.S. will not have the ability to get hold of the unit.
The Nokia N9 has a curved design and three.9-inch AMOLED display. The unit is available in three colors--black, cyan, and green--while offering storage of 16GB or 64GB. The phone also boasts an 8-megapixel camera and a chance to capture "HD-quality video."
However, it is the operating-system that may deserve probably the most attention. Instead of Symbian or Home windows Phone 7, the Nokia N9 ships with MeeGo. That operating-system, which is dependant on Linux, was said to be the way forward for Nokia's software plans. Within an interview with Reuters this past year, a Nokia representative had stated the company's flagship "N-series products depends on MeeGo" for that expected future.
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That plan would be a boon for MeeGo, that is backed with a couple of companies, including Apple, because it battled to locate a place among the glut of mobile os's currently available. But captured in a single fell swoop, MeeGo backer's hopes were dashed when Nokia introduced a partnership with Microsoft which will see Home windows Phone get to be the "principal" operating-system on Nokia's mobile phones.
An Apple representative stated at that time that the organization was "disappointed" with Nokia's decision to ink the Microsoft deal. However, she stated, that MeeGo is searching to partner with Netbook computer, tablet, and hang-top box suppliers.
The N9 has been provided all over the world, however the device is going to be plainly missing from U.S. store shelves, despite the fact that it removed FCC regulating hurdles in This summer. Nokia did not say why it will not bring the N9 towards the U.S. if this introduced availability in August, but the organization did tell Engadget at that time that "choices derive from an exam of existing and approaching items that comprise Nokia's extensive product portfolio and also the best means by which to deal with local market possibilities."
For individuals in nations in which the the N9 can be obtained, the 16GB model will retail for 480 pounds ($649). The 64GB option will definitely cost 560 pounds ($755).
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