Nokia Releases a Tablet, The N1, and it Looks a lot Like the iPad Mini


NokiaN1Tablet3Nokia has revealed its very first device since the acquisition of its smartphone devices and services division to Microsoft earlier this year. That's right, Nokia may be barred from producing smartphones until 2016, but it isn't quite done crafting consumer electronics. The company decided to reinvigorate its brand with the Android-powered N1 tablet. Nope, it looks nothing like a Windows operated device, but it does look strangely familiar to the iPad mini. In fact, you could easily have a hard time distinguishing between the two. However, its simply crafted industrial design has a few distinct Nokia features that set it apart.

NokiaN1TabletThe N1 is a 7.9-inch, 2048 x 1536 resolution LED display Android tablet with an aluminum chassis. If in the back of your mind, something's starting to seem familiar, you're not crazy- these are the exact same specs as the iPad mini. Except, it's thinner and lighter, measuring in at a mere .27 inches thick, and just weighing just 11 ounces.

NokiaN1Tablet2It's the inside that steers away from Apple, and is all Nokia. According to Ars Technica, the N1 houses a quad core 64-bit Intel Atom Z3580 processor at 2.3GHz, paired with 2GB RAM, and 32 GB of internal storage. Two cameras include an 8MP rear-facing camera, and a 5MP front-facing camera. But guess what? Those cameras, the headphone jack, and side buttons are all positioned in the same spots as Apple's tablet. Can someone say copy cat?

Nokia's tablet features a special version of Android Lollipop with the Nokia Z Launcher interface, a technology that uses predictability to show you apps and contacts based on what you're doing. Also, as an alternative to the search bar, you can simple draw a letter on the touchscreen to start a search. The Nokia N1 will come in either 'Natural' or 'Lava Grey', run for $249 will its first release in China. It is then expected to release in Russia and other European markets, but U.S. dates have not been announced.

Topics: Technology News Apple Tablets

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