This story isn’t particularly mobile phone related, but we think you’ll want to read this anyway…

You may remember a little while back, rumours that Nokia were producing a netbook. Many laughed and simply disregarded the rumour as exactly that, completely unsubstantiated rumour. However, it is the few believers that are now laughing, Nokia have confirmed a date that this technology will be available, although, as it stands currently, it is only the Germans and the Americans which will benefit from a netbook made by the Worlds No.1 Mobile Phone manufacturer, but fear not, it is destined for our shores too.

Those lucky enough to live in Germany can get their hands on the Booklet 3G on October 22nd, with the UK surely to follow soon after. The Booklet 3G is to be offered, for EUR249 with an additional EUR20 per month (24 month contract.)

Nokia’s Netbook will sport the new Windows 7 OS and will be powered by Intel’s Atom Processor as well as offering HSPA and Wi-Fi technology. It has a built in 10-inch display and supports Nokia’s range of Ovi services. It has also been claimed that when fully charged, the Booklet 3G can keep on working for up to 12 hours!! That’s quite a bold claim to make considering the average netbook will last a frankly miserable 4 hours in comparison. However, if anyone can do it, the Finns over at Nokia can; after all, you don’t build a company into the worlds biggest mobile phone manufacturer by luck!

Keep an eye on the blog for updates and anymore information we get.