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Nokia today began commercial shipments of the long awaited Nokia 9290 Communicator in the United States through a variety of distribution channels.

Based on the Symbian operating system, the Nokia 9290 Communicator combines GSM wireless phone capability with a TFT active-matrix color screen, a PDA , Java, e-mail with support for attachments and Internet access. Nokia also said the Communicator integrates with a number of enterprise solutions, including Oracle, Citrix and Lotus.

Along with standard applications that are resident on the Nokia 9290 Communicator, including word processing, spreadsheet, and a full HTML Internet browser, Nokia said additional applications will be included on the CD-ROM that comes packaged with the product. These applications include Macromedia Flash Player, the mobile version of RealNetworks RealOne Player, an e-book reader and Snake EX, an advanced version of Nokia's popular Snake maze game.

According to Nokia, consumers will be able to purchase the Nokia 9290 Communicator through most CompUSA locations across the United States. CompUSA will provide in home or office installation, including connection to the customer's ISP, e-mail account, and setup of Nokia PC Suite, free of charge through the end of June.

Consumers can also buy the new Communicator directly via from the Nokia website. Nokia authorized resellers will be able to order the Nokia 9290 Communicator from Ingram Micro as well as EYT. Systems integrators, including Cap Gemini Ernst and Young and IBM Global Services, are now able to offer the Nokia 9290 Communicator as part of their total systems integration package to enterprises looking to mobilize their information services.

The suggested retail price of the Nokia 9290 Communicator is $599 USD.