Fall preview offers best look yet at rumored Nokia tablet

Microsoft didn't need to gobble up Nokia's Devices & Services business just to convince us the Lumia maker was prepping a Windows RT tablet - the rumor mill has been doing just fine all on its own.

WinSuperSite published a "Fall 2013 Windows Tablet Preview" on Thursday, and tucked away after the expectedMicrosoft Surface 2 refresh is a much clearer look at what Nokia's rumored tablet may just look like.

Although the roundup doesn't include an actual name for the Windows RT-powered Nokia tablet aside from its codename "Sirius," the website appears quite confident in a number of other specs.

Whatever it may wind up being called, Nokia's 10.1-inch tablet appears to be powered by an ARM-based quad-core Qualcomm 8974 processor and is said to feature a 1920 x 1080 Full HD IPS display.

She's a beauty

Like Nokia's Lumia smartphones, its Windows RT tablet display is said to feature "outdoor readability" with at least one accessory planned: An "innovative multi-function cover with keyboard and additional battery life."

Even without a multi-function cover, Nokia's tablet is said to work up to 10 hours on a single charge, weighing in at 1.3 pounds and only 0.35 inches thick.

Last but not least, the tablet allegedly features 4G LTE connectivity and a 6.7MP rear camera, as usual with Carl Zeiss optics on board.

But that's where the good news ends, because Nokia supposedly plans to sell this puppy for $499 (about £315, AU$538), which seems pretty pricy for a Windows RT device considering the recent fire sale pricing on theMicrosoft Surface.