Not long after Stephen Elop hinted that Nokia might have something to offer in the tablet segment, it has been discovered that Nokia was granted not one, but two tablet designs back in March 2011.It has been rumored for some time now that Nokia was working on tablets, even before the whole agreement with Microsoft emerged. There has been talk that a new tablet may be forthcoming this year. Aside from these patent drawings, we know precious little about what might make the devices tick, or have a real measure of their dimensions.
One of the designs is definitely reminiscent of the Nokia N9 or Lumia 800 and 900. The other design appears to be a bit more traditional, yet both would seem at home in Nokia’s offering.
That these patents were granted back in 2011, and that have seen nary a peep to feed the rumors, it seems highly unlikely that either of these would make a splash with the release of Windows 8. Based on Elop’s comments last month however, it would be somewhat safe to say that Nokia will have a tablet offering, but probably not right away while the company concentrates on the handset and mapping businesses which will yield the biggest bang for the buck.
Nokia Tablet Patents
1. Meet a bigger Lumia or N9 cousin
This design is distinctly Nokia and clearly a bigger mold of the handsome N9 and Lumia series smartphones.
2. Nokia Tablet
Even this more traditional design of tablet would have a Nokia flair to it with the bright colors to be found on the upcoming handsets.
3. Windows 8 via Nokia
One possible view from this rendering.
4. Nice concept
This is concept as drawn up by a Nokia fan. It looks quite nice.
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