Before I say anything, I just want to apologize for not adding so many posts recently. From now on, I’ll probably only blog my HKO days when I feel like it, and will just go by the amounts I post it to number them (if that makes sense). I’ve been so busy that I’ve barely been able to play HKO (NO!!) and blog. Now, back onto topic.

Yippee!! I’ve gotten my Nokia Internet Tablet n810 finally, on October 11th. Wow this post is late, but I’ve just got to post it up. The Nokia Internet Tablet is NOT a phone, but is what some would say a “mini computer.” I personally, do not have a specific classification for it, since it has so many different things. Though I’d probably just say “mini computer” since it’s built for, as the name says, the internet. It has media capabilities, utilities, internet, and much more. I didn’t get the WiMax edition, it seemed to expensive, and I don’t live in a metropolis area anyways. Since I really enjoy it, I would highly suggest it if you are considering the iPod Touch or something similar to that. Or if you want internet to be light and portable. Here’s a glimpse of it:

(photobucket image, front view)

 As you can see, there is a touch screen and webcam, and right above it is the ambient light sensor (it adjusts the screen’s lighting to your surroundings), and a status LED light in the left corner. One of the most notable design improvements is the slide-out QWERTY keyboard with the navigation pad and the menu button on the left. There are two buttons on the left, with the windows switcher button and a back button. What is not viewable with the picture is the 3 level kickstand, stylus, headphone jack, adapter plug, mini sd card slot, speakers, power button, volume/zoom rocker, minimize/maximize button, and a lock switch.

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There are many features for the n810, but the most notable and noteworthy is the internet browser. It supports Adobe Flash 9, AJAX, and is almost as fast as a computer. It is able to view websites normally like a computer, not compact mobile sites. It also has a basic media player, notes, sketch, x terminal client, map and GPS, internet calls, e-mail, games, image viewer, pdf reader, and more.

There are dozens of installable thrid party applications at maemo.org for the Nokia Internet Tablet thanks to its open platform. I personally use Pidgin Instant Messenger, which is an all-in-one instant messenger client. I also use some GPE suite applications, and WorldTV99 seems like an interesting application too, which can view TV channels from all over the world. Skype and Gizmo are also available, and there is a camera and recorder to take advantage of the webcam and microphone as well.

Well, I truly suggest it, and, I’m just plain happy being able to use it. Actually, I’ve blogged some posts with the tablet. ^_^ I views websites like a computer, and I always get reminded of, “mini computer!” when I’m using it. It’s a great product, and I’m just so happy!!

Ah, I had gotten the DS lite 2 years ago, and look what’s new: the DSi. It’s similar in shape to the DS lite, but so much more. I already have the classic DS and the DS lite, so I won’t be expecting to get this. But, it still looks pretty interesting. For more information, look at this link: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10056529-1.html

So it isn’t entirely the same in shape compared to the DS lite. Here is an image from cnet, which got it from Nintendo (sorry I can’t upload images right now, my computer is almost full)

The power button is located near the bottom left corner. Personally, I think the placement is sort of uncomfortable. Although, it will prevent them from turning on by accident. Another new thing is the 3rd light, for Wi-Fi, which will be clarified later. There are also 2 cameras, one is 3.0 megapixel, while the second one is a lower resolution. The screens are slightly larger than before with a slightly slimmer design. There is no more GBA slot instead being replaced by an SD card slot. Instead, you can download the GBA games into your DS. The microphone is still there, just moved a little to the right for the camera.

There is Wi-Fi, so you can shop at the DS shop for games and downloads. There is also an internet browser, although it isn’t specified what the browser supports. There is a new multimedia center, hence the SD card slot. You can play music, and look at images. I think it would have been better if they added a video player to take advantage of the 2 screens though. Unless, they do have one and I’m not informed about it. According to this:

there should be a scroll type of menu, I’m inferring. I’m assuming pictochat is still availible as well.  Let’s see, the menu shows the DS game, settings, camera, music, shopping, pictochat, Wi-Fi, and I’m not sure what the blank box is. (I can’t read Japanese! XD)

Japan will get the new DSi in November 1, Hello Kitty’s birthday! (Lucky Japanese people get everything first! ) Apparently, the DSi will come around the world in 2009.

When I get more information, on the DSi, I’ll post it up here.