As previously reported, the N900 features quadband GSM/EDGE, 900/1700/2100MHz UMTS/HSPA support, a 3.5-inch 800×480 pixel widescreen touch display, sliding QWERTY keyboard, 32GB of internal storage expandable to 48GB via microSDHC expansion slot, GPS/A-GPS support via internal transceiver, FM transmitter, TV output, Bluetooth 2.1 with stereo audio support, Wi-Fi radio and 5.0 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and dual-LED flash.

The device also features the ARM Cortex-A8 embedded system on a chip which also powers the Palm Pre and iPhone 3GS, 1GB of application memory and OpenGL ES 2.0 graphics acceleration.

Pricing is set at $649.99 at the Nokia flagship stores in New York and Chicago, with online availability set for the end of the month.

Nokia has opened a dedicated page which explains the exchange process for those affected by the issue.

The N-Gage platform debuted in 2003 as a dedicated gaming handset powered by a modified Series 60 and brought many innovations to the mobile gaming space such as Bluetooth multiplayer gaming, online gaming over GPRS data service, leaderboards and other functionality not seen in mobile gaming until then.

The execution of the platform left much to be desired, as the N-Gage handsets were widely considered awkward for gaming as well as stiff competition against incumbent Nintendo and further competition from Sony in terms of recognition and games, many developed by the same major third-party publishers.

After lackluster sales and one hardware revision in the Nokia N-Gage QD launched in 2004, Nokia relaunched N-Gage to much fanfare in 2008 as an application compatible acrosss many Nokia handsets, but the platform still suffered from lack of adoption in major markets, handset and game costs as well as a lack of major publicity.

The service will still be supported until sometime in 2010 and purchased games will still be available for recovery until then as well.

A post on the Maemo.org messageboard has confirmed that Nokia has delayed the release of the highly anticipated N900 smart device after receiving feedback from a group of 300 selected testers that were loaned pre-production units in October.

The launch of the device is now scheduled for November, which places it inline with the expected launch of the unlocked version currently available for pre-order with T-Mobile 3G support.

In a press release, Nokia stated:

“The ten patents in suit relate to technologies fundamental to making devices which are compatible with one or more of the GSM, UMTS (3G WCDMA) and wireless LAN standards. The patents cover wireless data, speech coding, security and encryption and are infringed by all Apple iPhone models shipped since the iPhone was introduced in 2007.”

Ilkka Rahnasto, Vice President, Legal & Intellectual Property at Nokia, further stated:

“The basic principle in the mobile industry is that those companies who contribute in technology development to establish standards create intellectual property, which others then need to compensate for.”

“Apple is also expected to follow this principle. By refusing to agree appropriate terms for Nokia’s intellectual property, Apple is attempting to get a free ride on the back of Nokia’s innovation.”

Nokia also stated that 40 other companies currently license these same patents, which it deems fundamental to making GSM-based cell phones function with licensees including competing manufacturers. Nokia has not stated a specific amount for damages.

The 6350 features dual-band HSDPA, quadband GSM, a 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder, external media player controls, microSDHC expansion slot, support for AT&T Navigator and Video Share along with stereo Bluetooth support and speakerphone.

Pricing is set at $29.99 after new 2 year agreement.

The Booklet 3G features the Intel Atom processor, integrated 3G HSPA modem with A-GPS support, 10-inch glass front HD resolution display, aluminum bodyshell, HDMI port for video output and Windows 7 along with a claimed 12 hour battery life.

As with other netbooks, Nokia will be bundling its own suite of online services with Ovi Suite which can pinpoint location in seconds with the Ovi Maps widget and built-in A-GPS. The Nokia Booklet 3G also includes other Ovi functionality such as using Ovi Suite to sync seamlessly with a Nokia smartphone to the Booklet 3G and further onto the internet.

Following up, Verizon will also launch the successor to the Nokia 2605 clamshell in the 2705 Shade on October 6th.

The Shade will feature a 1.3 megapixel camera with video recorder, GPS support via VZ Navigator and interchangeable faceplates for $199.99 Retail/Month-to-Month, $99.99 on Verizon Prepaid and on a 1 year agreement, with the 2 year agreement bringing the cost all the way down to $29.99.

The Mural features a 2.2 inch internal QVGA display, dual-band HSDPA and quadband GSM/EDGE, microSDHC expansion slot, 2.0 megapixel camera with video recorder, external media player controls and speakerphone.

Pricing is still set at $99.99 after a new 2 year agreement before an additional $50 mail-in rebate, bringing the total to $49.99.

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The XpressMusic 5130 is a lower-end version of the XpressMusic line for the United States, replacing the aging 5610 slider music phone. While losing slider functionality, the phone is significantly cheaper, available for free with contract online; down from the $99 starting price for the 5610.

While an otherwise standard modern Series 40 phone, the 5130 ships with a 2 GB microSD card pre-installed. It appears this phone may have been destined for Nokia’s (now-delayed-to-2010) launch of Comes With Music for the United States. The offering, currently available in Europe, enables unlimited music access via a subscription bundled with the phone. Nokia delayed Comes WIth Music in the USA in order to better refine the product.

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