Long time readers of this blog or my old one at www.theopenforce.com know I've been very interested in finding a portable internet device with a keyboard. Over the last 20 years, I've probably tried just about every pocketable computer there is ranging from the Poqet, Psion 3, Psion 5, HP100LX, Oqo and many others. The Nokia N800 tablet has been a good device with built-in wifi, but without a keyboard it's never Long time readers of this blog or my old one at www.theopenforce.com know I’ve been very interested in finding a portable internet device with a keyboard. Over the last 20 years, I’ve probably tried just about every pocketable computer there is ranging from the Poqet, Psion 3, Psion 5, HP100LX, Oqo and many others. The Nokia N800 tablet has been a good device with built-in wifi, but without a keyboard it’s never going to be perfect for me. Engadget scooped the launch of the new Nokia N810 which adds a slide out keyboard while still maintaining a small size, light weight and great browsing experience. I think this puts the N810 miles ahead of the ill-fated and since abandoned Palm Foleo. The N810 is not going to be for everyone though. It’s likely not as slick as the Apple iPhone or iPod Touch, but with the keyboard it’s a different animal. Quick summary: -7.3 ounces (approx 200g) -5.7 x 3.0 x 0.5 inches -800 x 480 touch screen display -Built-in wifi and GPS -Slide out keyboard -Linux mameo interface -Built-in email, media player, Opera browser, Skype support -2 GB memory + SD card support -4 hours battery life -List price $479 (ouch!) Of course, we’ll have to see how the whole package works together, but I think this could be a winner. What do other folks think? Would you buy this instead of a Palm Foleo? What do iPhone users think? Let me know your thoughts… Open Source