Nokia to launch its own netbook, the Nokia Booklet 3G

The world's largest mobile phone manufacturer Nokia is all set to enter the industry by launching its first netbook, the Nokia Booklet 3G.

The netbook segment was pioneered by Asus which launched the Eee PC in 2007 and all other PC manufacturers had come up with their own versions of the netbook.

The Nokia Booklet 3G will be based on Intel Atom processor and Microsoft Windows operating system with expected battery life of 12 hours and a weight of 1.25 kg.

No details of the price is available as yet, but the Nokia Booklet 3G is expected to be priced at $799, as per some websites.