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Nokia’s N800 Internet tablet was announced last year and now that it’s been out for a bit, it’s safe to say that the N800 isn’t exactly like any mobile handheld you’ve used before, but will it give you what you want?

The 4.13-inch touch screen device is designed to allow the user to access the Internet from wherever and whenever. It comes with a camera, a portable music player and it can also make phone calls, but it’s first duty is to connect the user to the Internet, and that’s what it does best.

Its orientation is different than the typical mobile’s is. The navigation and control buttons are on the left side of the device. The pop-out web cam is also located on the left. Since it’s a 1.3-megapixel affair, it’s not the highest-quality camera you’ll find in a portable device. The right side of the device is loaded with the connector jacks.

The device has a touchscreen keyboard, but its size makes touch typing impractical. Unless you like single-finger typing, you’ll probably want to make some other input arrangements. The N800 supports Bluetooth, so if you’re hoping to use this as a replacement for lugging a laptop around, you’ll want a separate keyboard.

The N800 comes with VoIP clients to allow you to make Skype calls. If you’re disappointed by Skype in general, or the quality of VoIP calls, the N800 isn’t going to impress you. In fact, the device doesn’t do very well with streaming data of any kind - most likely related to the processor inside of it. Time-sensitive data - like voice or video phone calls, streaming video and real-time updates are bound to be a bummer for you.

If you’re looking for an all-in-one kit and you want any level of quality, the N800 probably won’t take you as far as you want to go. On the other hand, if you want to use the device primarily for mobile browsing and you’re willing to overlook a few warts, the N800 may be the package for you. The N800 garnered a mid-range Freak Score. If you’re interested in reading the reviews, check them out here.