We've covered the Nokia N810 before, a neat little Linux-based handheld computer with excellent internet capabilities.. but unlike most Nokia devices, the N810 doesn't have a built-in phone. The Nokia N810 WiMAX Edition is not just a black variant of the N810, this version adds WiMAX technology to the N810's WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity.

Most of our readers will be familiar with WiFi and 3G technologies such as UMTS. Although WiMAX is a different technology to WiFi or 3G, it can effectively be viewed as a cross between the two. WiMAX offers city-wide wireless broadband access without the need for a SIM card. WiMAX base stations cover a relatively large area, but the access mechanism is similar to a WiFi hotspot.

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