The Booklet 3G runs on Microsoft Windows 7 and is powered by an Intel Atom processor. Nokia promises the device will deliver up to 12 hours of battery life so users can leave their power cable behind and still stay connected and productive.

"Our alliance with Nokia is advancing on multiple fronts and the Nokia Booklet 3G is an important step," said Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. "We are excited with Nokia's decision to launch its first PC with Windows 7. By combining the value and simplicity of the operating system with the all-day mobility of the Nokia Booklet 3G, we are bringing new and valuable experiences to consumers and businesses."

An Aluminum Mini-Laptop

The Booklet 3G offers full-function PC features inside an ultra-portable aluminum chassis. Described as a mini-laptop, the device weighs less than 2.76 pounds and measures slightly more than two centimeters thin. Consumers can connect to the Internet at high speeds using embedded 3G/HSPA or Wi-Fi.

Nokia President and CEO Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo said the most powerful device is the one that doesn't have you running for the power plug or network point. The Booklet 3G aims to answer that call.

"By combining the Booklet's sleek design, impressive features, and competitive price together with the new Windows 7 operating system from Microsoft, AT&T's nationwide 3G coverage, and Best Buy's unmatched national retail footprint, we believe we have a winning combination for U.S. consumers," Kallasvuo said.

The mini-laptop also comes with an HDMI port for HD video out, a front-facing camera for video calling, integrated Bluetooth, and an easily accessible SD card reader. Other features include the glass 10.1-inch HD-ready display, integrated A-GPS with Ovi Maps, and the latest version of Ovi Suite for effortless syncing with a Nokia mobile device.

The Nokia Booklet 3G will only be sold at Best Buy stores and comes with a price tag of $300 with a two-year AT&T Data Connect plan activation that costs $60 a month. The device should arrive in stores by mid-November. Best Buy associates will help customers activate the devices, as they do for smartphones. (continued...)

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