The Intel Atom-powered Booklet reportedly has 12 hours of battery life, and will provide users with multiple options for connecting to the Net, including standard Wifi, 3G, Bluetooth, and built-in GPS. There’s an HDMI port for HD video out, a built-in webchat video, and an SD card reader.

The GPS works in conjunction with Nokia’s Ovi Maps gadget to add extra functionality to your positioning needs. Other Ovi experiences are built in as well, including the Novia Music Store and the Ovi Suite for syncing with your smartphone.

The Booklet will run on Windows software, though Nokia isn’t releasing any details on that — as well as full system specs, pricing, and availability — until Nokia World on September 2.

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But what will Nokia do with it?

Nokia plans make available for free the computer code of the Symbian and its code behind the S60, Nokia’s user interface for smartphones through a foundation called the – Symbian Foundation.

Will this be the start of a war on who will dominate the mobile Internet?

There are thoes who believe that because there will no longer be royalty paid this will bring down the cost of phones.

Hmm … hopefully this will increase ease of use in terms of getting and syndicating information for the mobile Internet.

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Nokia, Symbian and Mobile Internet

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