Nokia Grouper, Mako, Snapper, and Thresher rolling deep on AT&T

Who said Nokia doesn't have a major commitment to North American carriers? We've landed news of a whole plethora of Espoo-sourced devices scheduled to hit AT&T over the coming months, and a few in particular caught our eye. Most notably, the Mako (pictured) is unlike anything we've ever seen Nokia make, mostly thanks to a side-sliding QWERTY keyboard that doesn't really resemble any existing hardware. It rides on the same S60 3.2-based platform as the 6650 and E71x, features dual-band HSDPA, a 2.4-inch QVGA display, AGPS, 2 megapixel camera, Video Share, and 128MB of internal storage with microSD expansion. Sadly -- this is going to be a dream killer for some folks, we think -- it's only got a 2.5mm headphone jack, which is a step back for multimedia support. This one was at one time targeted for June 5, but if we had to guess, it's been pushed back -- maybe we're crazy, but we feel like it hasn't leaked enough to meet that date at this point. Anyhow, looks like this one's a good foil for that QWERTY swivel allegedly due on Verizon.

Speaking of "this looks nothing like a Nokia," the Thresher is an ultra-glossy slider that doesn't quite resemble anything officially announced in other markets. It shares its Series 40 guts with Grouper, which was the codename assigned to the 6750 Mural flip we recently saw hit the FCC. Both devices do HSDPA and AGPS; the Grouper makes do with a 2 megapixel cam, though, while the Thresher steps up to 3.2 with an integrated flash. The Thresher's signed up for September and the Grouper for July, but as with all of these, it's anyone's guess whether those dates will hold.

Finally, the Snapper flip is a lower-end device that we could envision replacing the 6555, lacking the Grouper's style but still staying strong with triband HSDPA, Bluetooth 2.1, AGPS, and a 2 megapixel camera. This one's tentatively targeted for August.

Gallery: Nokia Grouper, Mako, Snapper, and Thresher rolling deep on AT&T

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[Epsilon-Not @ May 24th 2009 8:02PM]

Nice to see Nokia shaking up their designs a bit.

[Zack @ May 24th 2009 8:08PM]

AT&T, AT&T, AT&T everrrrywheeerrreeee. 2009 is obviously AT&T's year.

[iphonerulez @ May 25th 2009 12:31AM]

Why doesn't Nokia just call them all flounder and be done with it. The air is starting to stink with all those dead fish cellphones.

[NICK3456 @ May 25th 2009 12:52AM]

what... did AT&T pay engadget to post links about them today???

I'm going to be cliche and say Verizon is a better network even though everyone thinks the phones are crippled- BUT who cares how a phone works when their network actually works when you need it to?

PLEASE TELL ME- I HATE AT&T, I WAS TRAPPED INTO A PLAN WITH THEM FOR WAY TOO LONG!!!

[NICK3456 @ May 25th 2009 12:55AM]

BLACKBERRY STORM 2 anyone?

[Dopefish @ May 24th 2009 8:03PM]

Jesus, lotta leaks at AT&T!?!

[va jj @ May 24th 2009 8:05PM]

still no SUBSIDIZED N series...

[Aaron @ May 25th 2009 5:12AM]

IMO, the E71x is better than any of the N-series phones currently out. That's probably not much consultation if you're after a decent camera though.

[Who Knows @ May 24th 2009 8:08PM]

Damn, Engadget is on a roll today?

[Who? @ May 24th 2009 8:13PM]

I thought I was on Engadget Mobile for a while there... Why so many cell phone stories?

[googleadam @ May 24th 2009 8:19PM]

@Who?

Isn't this Engadget Mobile? OMG where am I :S


:P

I must say though, the glossy Nokia looks amazing!

[Gad Get @ May 24th 2009 8:55PM]

@ googleadam

Be more specific.

[googleadam @ May 24th 2009 10:30PM]

@Gad Get

the ultra-glossy slider...

[Casper42 @ May 24th 2009 10:39PM]

HO LY SHIT, Is this Engadget Mobile or what?

12 Mobile Phone stories in a row?
Was splitting a single leaked AT&T Document into *6* individual articles really necessary?

I guess I will have to find someplace else to get my tech news now that Engadget is selling out to the phone companies.

[Gad Get @ May 24th 2009 10:44PM]

@ Casper42

They're split into separate stories because they're about different phones. Or would you prefer one gigantic jumble of Blackberry, Nokia, HTC, etc?

[Crash900s @ Oct 26th 2009 2:45PM]

Guess ATT isn't taking this Palm Pre thing lying down.

[Bryce Hebert @ May 24th 2009 8:12PM]

LOL, 12 stories in a row about phones and the last 6 have all been about AT&T.

[gonintendo @ May 24th 2009 8:14PM]

It looks like a giant trackpad in that picture.

[Slick @ May 24th 2009 8:23PM]

Did I forget to mark my calendar for the annual cell phone-engadget-carnage event?

[gonintendo @ May 24th 2009 8:26PM]

It's Sunday, you should be grateful.

[Aaron @ May 24th 2009 8:27PM]

I am loving all these cell phone news. I am serious!

[Valicore @ May 25th 2009 12:06AM]

Me too, I f'ing love finding out about cell phones. WTF, I don't know why but I am.

[Jake @ May 24th 2009 8:39PM]

Psion used to have a clamshell PDA called the Mako.

With all these new Netbooks and SmartPhones out there I just wished there was a device that approximated the Psion Mako (or its larger cousin 5MX) in form factor:

http://orig.courier-journal.com/gizweb/cols/00/0010c.htm

Something I can sit on the table and finger-peck but at the same time, thumb type if needed. The Psion OS was pretty awesome - better than the Palm OS at that time (1999) IMHO. If only someone would bring it back and add Wifi/3G and firefox, I'd be so over that unit! (I don't really care for color - so e-ink would be cool too to increase battery life).

I thought the Nokia E90 was the one, but sadly, its keyboard sucks d**k (its impossible to finger peck)

[Renegade Fanboy @ May 25th 2009 12:59AM]

maybe the Nokia N97, then?

[Jake @ May 25th 2009 6:07AM]

Yeah N97 definitely looks more appealing than the E90

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jN_LSKwnX10

But IMHO the keypad is still to small to do some typing on the table. Actually I found such a device... the M1D:

http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/13/umid-m1d-making-its-way-to-korea-any-day-now/

The only thing I don't like about it is the OS. XP drains too much power, although I'm no big fan of Android, I'd much prefer a netbook/smartphone tuned OS that can give me a full day's work instead of the typical crappy 2-3hrs.

[Albert @ May 24th 2009 8:45PM]

The designs of these new Nokia phones are interesting. I really like the slick-glossy look of the Mako and Thresher. I just wish Nokia would offer their N-series phones stateside, especially the N97.

[Bo @ May 24th 2009 8:50PM]

And I thought t-mobile was doing good this year...

[go seki @ May 24th 2009 9:07PM]

"Who said Nokia doesn't have a major commitment to North American carriers? "

Actually that was me .. I said it .. does this change something? ..

[Gad Get @ May 24th 2009 9:07PM]

Great, now even Nokia is copying Moto's last five years' worth of phone design, with the "Grouper". Speaking of which, they need to come up with some better code names. RIM's code names make you yearn for details, where Nokia's code names make you roll your eyes. I mean, seriously, "Grouper"?! Even "Snapper" and "Thresher" sound lame. And I have no idea what Mako means, but it doesn't exactly get the heart racing.

[Gad Get @ May 24th 2009 9:09PM]

Did I mention they look nice?

[pondochris @ May 24th 2009 9:23PM]

grouper and snapper are fish. Thresher and Mako are sharks.

[CJ @ May 24th 2009 9:47PM]

Yeah, it's pronounced "Groper", and it's a huge, and AWESOME fish.

[Renegade Fanboy @ May 25th 2009 1:03AM]

I'm pretty sure it's not Nokia coming up with the names - Nokia has Finnish codenames for the phones, or international ones, like Merlin. I guess these are the actual AT&T names?

(Although, it would be cool for Nokia to drop the numbering and just name their series finally, like N, E, Basic (1xxx), Music-series (5xxx)).

[ShinyaAoki @ May 25th 2009 1:03AM]

@CJ

With a tender white flesh. Neutral tasting. Very popular in Asian cuisine, popularly breaded, deep fried, tossed in with sweet/sour sauce and pepper.

Dammit, I'm hungry

[Brandon @ May 24th 2009 9:11PM]

Move over Digg and Drudge, AT&T and Engadget have taken over the internet.

[Budd226 @ May 24th 2009 9:31PM]

Seriously. I was also one of the ones thinking I was on Engadget Mobile for a second. Looks like AT&T is making a power play. Glad it is with interesting phones instead of free-with-contract run of the mill pieces.

[dcoaster @ May 24th 2009 9:36PM]

12 cell phone posts in a row. I think that may be a record, Engadget.

[Gregorian @ May 24th 2009 9:46PM]

The Grouper phone.
For naughty Japanese businessmen on crowded subway trains.

Is there a Flasher phone?

[nikster @ May 24th 2009 10:04PM]

Are these code names or actual release names? I'd think the former...

[digitallysick @ May 24th 2009 9:49PM]

These are "filler" phones , 2 megapixel? no modern nokias come with a 2 megapixel cam. Must be some type of china cheap deal to att

[Rudy @ May 24th 2009 9:49PM]

whats with all the at&t leaks today... not that im complaining. im excited for a lot of these devices....

[Heathen @ May 24th 2009 10:50PM]

Seriously, what is it with Nokia and dual band HSDPA - why not just plop in a triband chipset like everyone else?

Otherwise I like it. Except for the 2.5mm jack.

S60 is fantastic

[FattyMcFatFat @ May 24th 2009 11:06PM]

I'm switching over to at&t very soon, i don't know if i should wait for these or just get a phone now. Any news on prices for these phones?

[FattyMcFatFat @ May 24th 2009 11:07PM]

I'm switching over to at&t very soon, i don't know if i should wait
for these or just get a phone now. Any news on prices for these
phones?

[iKurt 5D @ May 24th 2009 11:11PM]

Nokia Mako seems to get their design inspiration from the iPhone, you can see that they used rectangular corners, chrome bezel, and reflective surface.

[Renegade Fanboy @ May 25th 2009 1:07AM]

Of course, they are stealing from Apple, that's obvious. Like the Nokia N81 with "rectangular corners, chrome bezel, and reflective surface" - http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2007/08/29/nokia-n81-hands-on/

(from 2007)

[geekout2 @ May 24th 2009 11:40PM]

All these AT&T leaks...WTF?! Looks like the work of some disgruntled ex-employee.

"I'm Fired?" Fine.

"Hello Engadet? How'd you like the scoop on all of AT&T's phone releases for this year?"

[zim2411 @ May 24th 2009 11:57PM]

The Mako looks poorly conceived... the screen could be significantly larger

[TheSuburbanWhiteBoy @ May 25th 2009 12:45AM]

FIRST

[Setnev @ May 25th 2009 1:32AM]

FAIL!!!