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"At a press event here Tuesday, Nokia took the wraps off the anticipated Booklet 3G, a Windows 7 Netbook that will run exclusively on AT&T's 3G wireless network. At a subsidized price tag of $299, Nokia has managed to hit the sweet spot in the Netbook market with a high-end device at a bargain price point. Not only will the new Netbook come with Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows 7, but it also has a battery that lasts up to 12 hours."

Sure, it looks like a good deal at the subsidized price, but keep in mind that that service will run you $1,440 for two years. Without the subsidy, it is $599, not what I'd consider a great deal for a netbook. It is pricing like this from AT&T which makes it doubtful that they'll be supporting unlimited tethering for the iPhone anytime in the near future.

"Nokia has just announced that the Nokia Booklet 3G will ship with Windows 7. The Nokia Booklet 3G comes with built in A-GPS functionality. Because of this, it can take advantage of the Windows Sensor and Location Platform which means your PC and programs can know where they are for "location aware" computing. With built in 3G/HSPA capabilities, it will also utilize Windows 7's mobile broadband enhancements. The Nokia Booklet 3G + Windows 7 is an exciting combination!"

Chris posted about the Nokia Booklet 3G recently, but today after reading Brandon's post I'm more interested than before. Why? Six reasons: 12 hour battery life (16 cell, 56.8 Wh, Li-Ion prismatic, removable design), a single piece of machined aluminum for the body, running Windows 7, no fans, glass screen, and an HDMI port. The full specs are here. It doesn't bother me that it's going to be more expensive than most other netbooks - it this thing measures up to the specs on paper, I might pick one up.