Couple of months ago Nokia released an alpha version of its GNU/Linux OS "Maemo5" while none of its products were able to support it yet (since it requires an OMAP3 CPU from TI).

According to mobilecrunch, before fall 2009, Nokia will release n900 (aka freemantle), 3rd generation of "Internet Tablet" (previous ones where 770 and n8x0).

The major features are : 3G Support (WiFi / WiMax only for previous ones) , GPS, accelerometer as detailed in the following hardware specifications :

• Dimensions: 59.7mmx111mmx18.2mm
• Weight: 180g
• 3.5? 800×480 (WVGA) touchscreen
• OMAP3430 500/600 Mhz processor (Fun Trivia: Same CPU as the Palm Pre)
• Bands: GSM Quad-Band 850, 900, 1800, 1900. WCDMA 900, 1700/2100, 2100
• 5 megapixel Carl Zeiss camera with dual-LED flash, autofocus, and sliding cover
• Though the renders we’ve seen show two lens-like circles near the screen, we’ve got no word on what’s behind them. However, we feel safe in assuming that its a proximity sensor and a front-facing camera.
• 1GB total virtual runtime memory (256MB physical RAM, 768MB virtual memory)
• Wi-Fi, HSPA
• 32GB internal storage, expandable up to 48GB via external memory
• Keyboard variants: English, Scandinavian, French, German, South European, Italian, Russia
• In the box: Connectivity cable, headset, charger, battery (1320 mAh), Video-out cable, microUSB adaptor, cleaning cloth

I wonder if it'll use Ofono the open telephony stack yet and how the Qt integration is going...

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