Nokia to launch its own netbook, the Nokia Booklet 3G

The world's largest mobile phone manufacturer Nokia is all set to enter the PC industry by launching its first netbook, the Nokia Booklet 3G.



The netbook segment was pioneered by Asus which launched the Eee PC in 2007 and all other PC manufacturers had come up with their own versions of the netbook.



The Nokia Booklet 3G will be based on Intel Atom processor and Microsoft Windows operating system with expected battery life of 12 hours and a weight of 1.25 kg.

No details of the price is available as yet, but the Nokia Booklet 3G is expected to be priced at $799, as per some websites.

Sony launches VAIO W Series Netbook

Sony has entered the netbook segment which is the fastest growing segment in computers, with the launch of its VAIO W Series Netbook.



The Sony VAIO W Series netbook has a 10.1-inch wide-screen LED-backlit display, 1366x768 pixel resolution, 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280 processor, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD and runs on Windows XP.



The Sony VAIO W Series netbook also has Bluetooth, 802.11b/g/n, Ethernet, webcam, VGA-out, two USB ports, and MemoryStick/SD card readers and is 1.3 inches thick and weighs 2.6 pounds. It has a 3-cell battery which will last for three hours (there is an option for a 6-cell battery)



The Sony VAIO W Series Netbook comes bundled with VAIO Media plus Multimedia Streaming software, which lets users wirelessly stream content across DLNA-enabled devices such as PC and PlayStation 3, throughout the home network.

Sony VAIO W series netbooks will be available in three colors, i.e. berry pink, cocoa brown and sugar white from mid-August at a price of $499 (Rs. 24,200 approx.)