Although not at the same time, Nokia opens its music store in Netherlands and Ireland. Consumers can purchase tracks individually via a Nokia device, such as the Nokia N95 or a desktop computer. Consumers can also stream an unlimited number of full length tracks to a PC. Individual tracks will cost EUR 1.00, albums from EUR 10.00 and a monthly subscription for PC streaming will cost EUR 10.00. Other highlights of the site include the ability to listen to a 30 second clip from any track on the site.

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Ushering in the next generation of wireless broadband devices, Nokia (NYSE: NOK) today unveiled its newest Nseries device, the Nokia N810 Internet Tablet - WiMAX Edition, Nokia’s first device engineered to take advantage of new wide-area high-speed mobile WiMAX networks. The Nokia N810 WiMAX Edition is the latest iteration of Nokia’s popular line of Internet Tablet products and is expected to be available in the United States during the summer of 2008 in areas where WiMAX connectivity is available.

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To anticipate the true mobile warriors, Sony Ericsson introduced its first HSPA 7.2/2.0 devices in the ExpressCard/34 form factor, the EC400 and EC400g.

“The EC400 and EC400g are high performance mobile broadband devices, still in ultra-slim ExpressCard form factor, offering exactly what mobile professionals need, to stay connected at all times - reliable anytime, anywhere Internet access,” said Johan Tysklind, Marketing Director Mobile Computing at Sony Ericsson. “With their plug-and-play installation and configuration, the ExpressCards offer immediate access and instant download speeds, allowing you to effortlessly keep pace with the demands of your business.”

The highlights:

* High-speed data upload and download – 7.2 Mb/s in download and 2.0 Mb/s in upload speeds
* Auto-install and auto-configuration
- the ExpressCards automatically identify your network provider and apply the appropriate network parameters, once inserted into your laptop

* Built-in GPS receiver, which automatically shows the user’s current location on Google™ Maps or a similar service or can feed into any other location-based service(EC400g)

In addition their integrated antenna, the EC400 and EC400g sport a second antenna, which can be flipped-up to further increase the radio signal reception and improving performance. The EC400 / EC400g are HSPA/UMTS, Tri-band 850/1900/2100 MHz, EDGE/GPRS, Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 MHz ExpressCards that will be available globally by mid 2008.

Source: Sony Ericsson Press Release

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