Vobis Computer is reportedly planning to launch Android powered, HIGHSCREEN PP5420 in Russia starting next week. According to reports, it will retail at about approximately $510.

The device sports a 3″ WQVGA screen, Qualcomm MSM7201 processor, a 3MP camera with auto focus, a front-facing camera for video calling, Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR, WiFi, GPS and UMTS/HSDPA.

Google Android is getting really popular with cell-phone manufacturers around the world. The main reason is the availability of the open-source OS for free. Also, the current Android devices available in the market, like the HTC Dream, Magic and Hero have been quite popular with the masses. The PP4520 has got quite impressive features, for a mid-range mobile phone. So, let us hope this device too gets the same popularity as the other Android devices.

[via androidauthority]

Nokia, one of the major cell-phone manufacturers, is planning to enter the Android arena. This may not sound amusing. But the interesting part is that, it is planning to launch an Android netbook, and not an Android powered cell-phone. If this news is to be believed, this would be one of the first netbooks to be launched by the manufacturer.

Lazard Capital Markets analyst, Mr.Daniel Amir said “In our conversations with ODMs, we have confirmed that Nokia is planning to enter the netbook market with a Google Android, ARM-based netbook that would be sold at carriers. Considering this market is dominated by the PC players, we believe Nokia could face an uphill battle to succeed in this market.”

This is a really big move by the mobile phone biggie. The main reason could be the availability of the open source OS for free, whereas Microsoft charges a fortune for its Windows OS. Also, Android will prove to be a great fast-boot netbook.

[via androidarena]