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Re: Selling N900

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Originally Posted by brzuch (Post 587985)

And yes, shameful. I've spent years saying how awful iPhones and iPhone users are. Now appears I'm one of those idiots...

Don't put yourself down and call yourself an idiot.

I'll do that for you! ;)

Genuinely, why do you want an iPhone?

Is it because most of your friends have one or you like the apps available for it?

Are the voices in your head telling you to "buy the iPhone because that's what Jesus would do."

BTW: If it is a small mark on the screen maybe the plastic overlay can be replaced? (The Nintendo DS has this. Actual lcd and "touch" senser is sandwiched behind a plastic sheet).

You may get more if you are capable of repairing it.

Re: Selling N900

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Originally Posted by johnel (Post 588008)

Genuinely, why do you want an iPhone?

Is it because most of your friends have one or you like the apps available for it?

Are the voices in your head telling you to "buy the iPhone because that's what Jesus would do."

BTW: If it is a small chip on the screen maybe the plastic overlay can be replaced? (The Nintendo DS has this. Actual lcd and "touch" senser is sandwiched behind a plastic sheet).

You may get more if you are capable of repairing it.

I bought an iPod Touch about six weeks ago and had it online via JoikuSpot on my n900 but carrying two devices around is hassle. Some of the apps for the iPhone simply make my life easier. I looked into development on the n900 (I last programmed about 15 years ago) but I think the learning curve would be too steep for me, considering what I read on forums. Seems to be a gentler curve on the iPhone/iPod.

In terms of friends, only one has an iPhone. Very few of my friends are interested in their phones.

Considered DIY on my phone to repair it. But you should see the job I made of wallpapering the kitchen.

Re: Selling N900

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Originally Posted by brzuch (Post 588026)

Fair enough, nice sensible answer.

Some people get annoyed about their n900 because "it stops working when submerged in boiling water, c'mon Nokia you can do better than this!"

As regards to programming the n900 I think the SDK requitements are a bit strong! 3gb of drive space required!
There is also a 10gb virtual image that can be used too.

Personally I don't have the space to spare at the moment - my only option is to use an external hardrive (kicking about here somewhere).

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But you should see the job I made of wallpapering the kitchen

I know what you mean! My wife keeps me away from stuff like that. Especially when I tried to squeeze out a cat-shaped air bubble in the wallpaper!

I never did find out what happened to Smudger.

Good luck :)

Re: Selling N900

OP should not have mentioned the i-word.

Re: Selling N900

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Originally Posted by cashclientel (Post 588059)

OP should not have mentioned the i-word.

Why not...?

Re: Selling N900

Because this thread has spiralled off topic and will probably turn into another iphone vs. n900 thread.

Re: Selling N900

I think you should reconsider. I noticed a user named RIP was watching this thread. Death might be looking for you. Or he/she might be coming to kill your freedom.

Re: Selling N900

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Originally Posted by johnel (Post 587992)

As Steve Jobs would say "I would trade my liver for one of those new iPhones"...Oops too late.

Why not wait until new iPhone is released?

It's rumoured to use cheese as a power source and the new screen allows you to see into the future.

Does that make it a "cheeses" phone?

Re: Selling N900

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Originally Posted by cashclientel (Post 588085)

Because this thread has spiralled off topic and will probably turn into another iphone vs. n900 thread.

Well, you don't have to read it. I don't think I've been over-the-top about either device. My preference is based on my personal circumstances.

Re: Selling N900

I think if having tasted the fantastic multi-tasking on the N900 and then went backwards towards an iphone - I'd probably be disappointed after a days use of not being able to be as efficient with my mobile chores.

Yes the iphone has the candy factor but you have to pay for most of those silly pointless apps.

I have an N900 and have not spent one single penny on an app and this N900 can do everything I need it to do with the help of some super clever guys on this forum. And if it doesn't do something then you can bet that someone will come up with a nice little app to do it in a short while.

Might not have the glossy packaging but the functionality of the N900 wins hands down.