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I never said that.

I am getting out of the teasing business. It doesn't pay, the hours are long, and people guess funny. :p

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I have absolutely no technical knowledge when it comes to processor models, you know these things much better than I do. :) I just meant the general push towards processors being as fast as possible isn't the whole picture, as mobile devices have size and battery considerations as well.

For example if they could make something that worked like the N810 but in an ultra-slim ultra-small package with the same size screen but no border around it, I bet that would increase sales more than a processor upgrade. Small size would have appeal even to non-technical people and casual users, and it would make the tablet far more "sexy" even if it didn't actually add any functionality.

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As the General has already posted, Texrat has previously confirmed that, as much as that smirking rat ever confirms anything. Texrat has also previously made clear that the WiMAX tablet wouldn't bring any real surprises. The following tablet though, he felt would forcibly remove our stockings.

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You mean like this (and following)?

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That's not generally true. What i meant saying that OMAP is no x86 is that Intel has generated this false idea that running a processor at high frequency _has_ to turn it into a small stove. Of course there are heat problems, but certain architectures are much better suited than others to deal with them. OMAP3 for example is highly partitioned and provides a good granularity for switching off or at least keeping in clock stop mode those modules that are not actively used.

Well, unless olographic displays or head-mounted displays become common, a large screen is still necessary to comfortably browse the net. Same goes for the keyboard. It can be done, but then the definition of internet tablet would hardly apply.

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All I meant was that higher processor speeds mean more power consumption. If you can slow the processor down, the battery will last longer, which is how some mobile phones manage to save a lot of power.

I wasn't trying to start a serious debate as I'm really not qualified to discuss processors, I was just trying to raise the points about battery life and physical size being just as important as speed and perhaps more so.


Absolutely, but the border around the screen is not needed, and neither is the thickness behind it.

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Indeed. I recommend not wearing any.

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When? is the question. But dont bother i know you cant answer that.

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Some border around the screen is necessary, as I don't want my screen being broken. Bezels FTW!

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I think everybody already knows it, but I found this in the description of OMAP3:

Software-compatible with OMAP™ 2 processors

Does it mean the transition to the next generarion tablet is gonna be a lot easier than N770 - N8xx?

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It seems likely that it will, though I'm not in a position to know. Nokia could always switch endianness just for fun.

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T'would be easier if you could arrange a summer release. Northern hemisphere, please, in case you have ideas of being slippery that way. Those upside down people can fend for themselves.

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CPU transition really wasn't the issue, the API breaks were.

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Finally someone who has paid attention to right details... ;)

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there's still plenty of life in the n800/810 architecture... IF nokia actually used the video chips effectively (with proper drivers), and the memory bandwidth to the video display were fixed.

however, I'm all in favour of the wimax model as a step forward. I was always a bit suspicious of the claim of lack of room in the n810 which prevented dual full-sized SD slots, wondering whether there was reserved space for something else.

sadly, as someone previously pointed out, wimax is a distant dream in the UK, with only very small local trials.

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If I even hint at anything else you'll have to arrange my release.

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Excuse the rookie question, but wimax access is nearly always a paid service, and rare to find correct?

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Really? Where?

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I can't be arsed to dig up the posts, and I'm sure my own personal bias played a roll my interpretation of them but, uh . . . hrm—texrat hasn't said anything! He's innocent! I swear it! :D

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*cough* Texrat who? And, uhh...boy, the web people who let that updated page go live early, they must be in some trouble, huh? Yes, let's all focus our attention on their blunder.

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Excellent! I think will get one. Pity its black - you know, the perennial "geeky sexy" color. I like the original steel color much better. Hopefully it will start to retail quickly and hopefully a bit lower or max. same price as the original N810 did at launch.

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Er...what? *blink* I was just curious where anything was said about hardware. That's all.

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There's a post somewhere where he mentions that step 5 will "blow everybody away" or somesuch.

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In his dreams.

Nokia N810 CDMA version.... LOL
 

now don't crucify me, but what I would like to see is an IT that was Wimax, but when Wimax was not available would drop down to EVDO and when that was out, back to just CDMA 1x.
That way i would be able to get rid of my Sprint Air card, and just use the N810, and (with some happy software) tether it to my notebook when I need the larger screen.
Now that would be nice...

ya, I know fat chance, but I have a glimmer of hope that when they throw the covers off the specs that there will be a little more than just Wimax connectivity.
-Ezra

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The page has been changed and the WiMax Tablet isn't there anymore. We'll just have to wait a few days and see if we get any info at CTIA.

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Does this mean N810W is step 4 of 5 and we're going to see step 5 later this year in the form of the N9XX?

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Seems to be the case.

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OK I would appreciate your recommendation...

I've been following the discussion avidly and
Do I get a N800 now, or wait for "step 5"?

Appolgies if this is the wrong thread to ask in

Thanks

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I would say get a second hand n800 or (n810 if i like a keyboard & gps)
Im surethere will be some way by which you could use wimax with the current talets with an accessory.
And by the time step 5 comes ull be a pro in internet talets and you ll not let anj one in the world from preventing you buying sstep 5.

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The N800 is so dirt cheap these days that it's definitely worth getting now (especially if you can find one used).

Then you can get yourself an N900 when it comes around around the end of this year and use the N800 as a backup/couch computer. ;)

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Thanks Guys!

I will probably joining the ranks then this weekend...TigerDirect has the N800 for $219 again.

I know I could get one at a better price used, but I kinda like the idea of having a warranty.

'nother question: as long as the sd card is sdhc it will work in either slot, right?

thanks again

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yes. non sdhc also works

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does anyone know how much the sprint wimax contract will cost?

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is wimax ever gonna be free like wi-fi is? (like i can go somewhere and search for a network and connect)

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i'd say skip this and wait for the N900. Bring back dual-SDHC's, and give me a faster processor (and hopefully a little better battery life), oh, and KEEP THE KEYBOARD.

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WiMAX has nothing to do with Wifi. It is basically a cellular data service. So, pretty much, no.

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that sucks
so is wi-fi here to stay?

and how far off do u think the ACTUAL n810 successor is? (hopefully with sdhc)

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I would love to wait for the next gen tablet too, BUT:

no specs (all speculations / wishes aside)
no price point (although given past releases I'm guessing at MSRP >$400)
too steep for me at this point
no release date (although I'd guess Sept Oct of this year)

and I have to get my feet wet eventually...better a decent late model than the headaches of the early adopter (not that I think it wouldn't be awesome)

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so nobody has even a guess as to how much sprint's wimax will cost?