Nokia N810

The N810, like its predecessors the N800 and N770, isn't a phone. It's a Linux based hand held computer that connects to the Internet via Wi-Fi or with a Bluetooth connection through a mobile phone.

Nokia has finally gotten the form factor right, the N810 is a pleasure to hold and to use. The 2.8 by 5 by 0.55 inches (HWD), 7.9 ounce metallic body feels solid, and the richly colorful 4.1 inch 800 by 480 pixels touch screen slides up to reveal a thumb keypad.

There's a VGA camera built into the side for video calling, and a little stand pops out of the back if you want to prop the N810 up on your desk.

On the top, a lock switch lets you use it as an MP3 player in a coat pocket without worrying about bumping the screen. Overall, it's an attractive, thoughtfully built piece of hardware.

The N810's home screen consists of "widgets," including a Google search box, RSS reader, clock, and Internet radio application that you can move around on the screen, showing the Debian Linux based operating system's attractive transparency effects.

Big icons on the left hand side of the screen let you launch other applications with your fingers. It's a well designed interface, though it isn't quite as simple to navigate as its direct rival, Apple iPod touch.