The Inquirer thinks that the Nokia N800 has a very limited niche market

Most internet-savvy users who are desperate to have the net on tap 24/7 will have already invested in a laptop or have easy-access to a PC. These users almost certainly have a modern mobile phone, all of which come with some sort of basic web access and internet functionality.

The tablet certainly offers a bigger screen and resolution than most phones, but compared to something like Nokia (NYSE: NOK)’s own N73, and upcoming N95, the additional screen real estate is almost certainly not necessary considering the extra burden of carrying the device around along with your internet-equipped large-screen mobile, and the small issue of a further £280.

Don’t get us wrong – it’s an attractive product, with well-designed software and an easy-to-use interface, but we’re just not sure who’d want or need such a device, especially when you consider the limitations of the available software.

The lack of PIM software, compatibility with Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT)/Yahoo/AOL instant messaging, built-in telephony, ensures the device has limited uses.

A nice product, which performs well, but is only appealing to a very small niche market.

The Good
Does what it says on the tin
Attractive styling and good screen

The Bad
Quite expensive
Limited built-in applications

The Ugly
Very limited uses….and very limited market
No built-in telephony support

Source: The Inquirer

I’m going to have to agree with this one. It is too limited in function, especially justifying the price when you see Dell ads for $600 laptops.

That being said, it is an amazing technical achievement for what it does. More of a device trying to find a market then a device trying to fill a market need.