The iPhone was thought to be undisputed in record-breaking sales when it came out in June 2007. It was true, for a while, until many other phone models from various companies placed their winning hands on the table. Samsung, LG, and Helio among others have thought up bright models to vie with the iPhone.

Though it was very much praised, the iPhone did have its share of flaws. There are limited connectivity options because of the absence of Bluetooth, and the slow packet data that could have been made better with 3G. Many people say it’s just an iPod with a phone attached to it, a very expensive phone to boot.

Since the iPhone is tied up with AT&T, buyers have to put up with its service. Some buyers say that internet services with AT&T are “terrible”. The iPhone is great for fun and entertainment, but definitely a bad idea for business. There is no Outlook software, or other Office applications for opening needed documents. The iPhone is just “a nice toy for kids.”

Having considered this, Nokia released the N800, a tablet PC that’s $100 cheaper than the iPhone. It has Bluetooth and FM radio. It has a 4.1 inch touch screen which is obviously better than iPhone’s 3.5 inch one. It can view web pages, compatible with JavaScript, Flash, and has Skype for PC to PC calls. The N800 has a kick stand so you can operate it upright.

The N800 can be navigated with a stylus. It proudly has a pop-out webcam that you can use for video calls or taking photos. The 3.5 mm headset jack is compatible with many standard stereo headsets. Web browsing on the N800 is a great comfort, with super fast Wi-Fi speeds. You can opt to pair the N800 with a Bluetooth phone, too, if you want to access the web via phone.

Messaging works well on the N800, too. You can create and send emails in a snap. Even though it’s not a phone, you can make called via Voice Over IP. Text input can be done with the stylus, or using an on screen touch keyboard. There is also a handwriting recognition feature, though it does take some practice to get used to.