Nokia will offer a Windows Netbook with smartphone features, the Nokia Booklet 3G. With the weight of 2.75 pounds, the new Nokia Booklet 3G will be a Windows-based machine supported by an efficient Intel Atom processor that promises the performance of a full-function PC. Its efficiency credentials are boldly punctuated with battery life that stretches up to 12 hours. The small laptop device will offer connectivity and features similar to Nokia’s high-end smartphones. Connecting at speed is crucial with a product of this nature. So the Booklet 3G has been designed with fast downloading and uploading front of mind – it’s 3G/HSPA ready for rapid mobile broadband anywhere-access on the move. Wi-Fi has also been wedged into its slim body. Plus, it supports hot-swappable SIM card functionality.

The Nokia Booklet 3G will get A-GPS, as well, a feature common on cell phones but less so on netbooks. With GPS location capabilities, Nokia will offer their Ovi services and products. Ovi Maps for instance, will provide turn-by-turn navigation and location based searches along the route.

Nokia seems to be pushing the netbook as a multimedia component, more than just an Internet browsing device. According to Nokia, the mini-laptop will be capable of displaying HD resolution movies on its 10.1-inch (1366 x 768 pixels) HD display (it has an HDMI port for HD video out). It is one of the few netbooks to feature an HDMI port and have the capability to output high definition video on a large screen.

This really sounds interesting. Do you think I should get one for myself?