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chrisg

2012-07-10 09:54

Re: I upgraded phone from N9 to N900 and I'm happy

I felt the same! N800 still my favorite, N900 not bad, but far from the N800's convenience.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dylanemcgregor (Post 1234516)

It's funny, because I just recently got myself an N900, and while there are things I like about it (faster processor and more memory at the top) overall I find it to be a step back in many ways from the N800 that I'd been using for the few years before that. At first I assumed a lot of it was just unfamiliarity with a new UI, but after 2 months or so of using it daily, it still seems much less polished than the N800.

Makes me wonder if the 770 was truly the best NIT. ;) :D

blck	2012-07-10 10:20

Re: I upgraded phone from N9 to N900 and I'm happy

Quote:

Originally Posted by sifo (Post 1234723)

after all of this i wont buy an N9/50 :-D maybe just another N900 or an Android one ! ;)

Stay away from Android, sure it's nice to have shitloads of apps (or at least some of them) but in the end I really don't need them. The n900 pretty much has all I need to have...
I just went and bought another n900 from one of the members here. I asked him why he did changed to an Android phone and he only mentioned that he needed a decent map solution, which really is something I also miss, but that's about it.
I really hope that Jolla does succed and maybe even offers a n900 port - heck I would even pay for it. Also I do like QT and did my first apps with that, but with an uncertain future I just don't know if it' worse investing time...

Long live the n900 and Jolla hopefully,
blck

P.S.: Sifo I just love your signature

Ariadeno

2012-08-02 01:49

Re: I upgraded phone from N9 to N900 and I'm happy

I had bought an n950 a while back. However it didn't fulfill my tweaking and my hacking needs. At first I thought it was amazing, but then the amazement was decreasing significantly the more I was using it. It didn't give me the wow effect that would remain for a while. I believe I was used to the openness of n900 which made me miss Fremantle. The n9/950 is great of course but it lacks something the n900 had.

With n900 it was oddly the opposite. At first, it felt like nothing special compared to the other OS'es, but the more I was using it, the more amazement I got. After I had to sell my n950, I switched back to n900. It actually didn't feel as a downgrade but an upgrade. I totally agree with the OP and can fully understand him. The FM transmitter I can fully make use of, the awesome IR port, the led notifier and the resistive screen.

And great things are being developied right now such as the new instruction set for n900 and a new ff build. An awesome whatsapp client, ambitious projects with raspberry pi and much more other things. I think I will stick with my n900 for a long time. I am a happy downgrader...

slaapliedje

2012-08-02 02:20

Re: I upgraded phone from N9 to N900 and I'm happy

My only real complaints about my N900;

1) More RAM.
2) Hardware issues (I didn't have my USB fall out, but I had two of them with bright spots on the LCD, and it got scratched :( ... time to order a new screen off eBay)
3) There is no number 3
4) Phone call UI was sometimes horribly slow to respond, is this fixed perhaps with the CSSU-thumb? I haven't tested that yet.

Other than really the phone issue, I would have probably stuck with it instead of getting the N9. Much like many others, I would part with my left testicle for a tablet running Maemo 5. I keep telling a co-worker that I hate Android 'cause it doesn't use X11, but he says X11 is so 'heavy' and is one of those guys who thinks wayland is going to make everything so much faster, while he uses a crappy java based UI. Even more amusing is that he pointed out that someone created an 'xorg' program for it. I looked at it, and they can barely run twm with it. It's like being a eunich with a model for a girlfriend.

slaapliedje

wook_sf

2012-08-04 11:03

Re: I upgraded phone from N9 to N900 and I'm happy

yesterday my n900 is indoor and i must say, it's far way better and more powerful than n9 :D

Lumiaman

2012-08-11 13:36

Re: I upgraded phone from N9 to N900 and I'm happy

I have 3 N9s and they are all sitting in my box. n900 is in use alongside iphone 4s for biz use. i just cant believe what a downgrade n9 is. what was Nokia thinking

wook_sf

2012-08-11 13:44

Re: I upgraded phone from N9 to N900 and I'm happy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lumiaman (Post 1250470)

I have 3 N9s and they are all sitting in my box. n900 is in use alongside iphone 4s for biz use. i just cant believe what a downgrade n9 is. what was Nokia thinking

if they're in boxes then you should consider to share em to ppl who would be happy to have em ;) you know this newbie hackers and old coders that don't have new n9's or n950's because it's not really such downgrade just there's no much of ppl who have em, that's why there's no much of moding nor coding...;)
but, congo on great collection :P :D

ajalkane

2012-08-11 14:40

Re: I upgraded phone from N9 to N900 and I'm happy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lumiaman (Post 1250470)

I have 3 N9s and they are all sitting in my box. n900 is in use alongside iphone 4s for biz use. i just cant believe what a downgrade n9 is. what was Nokia thinking

I'm not puzzled about what Nokia was thinking. I'm puzzled about the stupidity in buying two N9s if they're only in box. But buying three, that one goes beyond my abilities in solving stupidity-puzzles.

thedead1440

2012-08-11 14:42

Re: I upgraded phone from N9 to N900 and I'm happy

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajalkane (Post 1250492)

Well its him after all, what else can you expect from him ;)

The funny thing is he doesn't sell them away and updates the phones too...

Also no matter how much he praises WP, he uses the n900 and iphone4s...Sometimes I wonder whether he too knows what he defends and speaks about...

chenliangchen

2012-08-12 00:02

Re: I upgraded phone from N9 to N900 and I'm happy

There is another important drawback for N9 is the lack of HW keyboard, this makes some software such as Open Office unusable.

I'm using the N950, but still feel 2 main downgrades for N900, the fm tranmitter and storage. If N950 supports SD card and FM transmitter would be much better.

I wish Jolla makes a true successor to the legend N900.

bingomion

2012-08-12 00:19

Re: I upgraded phone from N9 to N900 and I'm happy

Quote:

Originally Posted by dylanemcgregor (Post 1234701)

I don't. This is still by far the best smartphone I've ever used, it just feels like something is lacking compared to the N800. A large part of that is just in hardware. I like the larger screen, better speakers, and direction pad on the front of the device. I like that the kickstand goes all the way across the back and that you can slide your hand through it to hold it. The shorter stylus seems easier to use.

On the software side things are less clear. The basic UI and functionality seems to work better "out of the box" in Diablo, but I do keep finding ways to customize the software in N900 to get it closer to how I'd like...which I certainly haven't been able to do with something like Android.

btw...quick side question. Is there a keyboard shortcut to bring up the application menu? I seem to have poor luck at hitting the menu in the upper left portion of the screen on the first try.

Good points about the n800.. But it didnt have a phone! Try adding that to it lol.

App launcher.. Drill into the links:
Http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=83643

edit: lookup appsearch in the repos

rcolistete

2012-08-12 00:30

Re: I upgraded phone from N9 to N900 and I'm happy

Quote:

Originally Posted by chenliangchen (Post 1250674)

There is another important drawback for N9 is the lack of HW keyboard, this makes some software such as Open Office unusable.

OpenOffice in Easy Debian Harmattan has MeeGo virtual keyboard (inside LXDE). Just turn off some top toolbars and use web view to have a larger visible text area to type.

chenliangchen

2012-08-12 00:34

Re: I upgraded phone from N9 to N900 and I'm happy

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcolistete (Post 1250682)

OpenOffice in Easy Debian Harmattan has MeeGo virtual keyboard (inside LXDE). Just turn off some top toolbars and use web view to have a larger visible text area to type.

Thanks I'm aware of this.:) I used the wrong word, not unusable but in a not very good experience.

The user has to close the tool bar and the visual keyboard takes more than half of the screen. It's not convenient to use the tools and the visible area is not big enough.

Once there is a HW keyboard the visible area is much bigger.:)

chiagn900

2012-08-12 09:07

Re: I upgraded phone from N9 to N900 and I'm happy

got an n9 returened in one week later....nite get anoda later depends on how it goes...but for now i hate the fone...m using the money to get a c7 and finish the computerm building. the main prob with the n900 for me is thrbulkyness which ive solved with a custom strap pack i can attach anywhere on my jeans..so n900 for everything ..c7 for light gaming..8mp camera (really good) n few tweaks ..reliving the load on my n900..after getting all the android apps wen i used the galaxy..i dont even use most of em...i game on my console n pc so wat the hell

Lumiaman

2012-08-12 15:38

Re: I upgraded phone from N9 to N900 and I'm happy

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajalkane (Post 1250492)

You are absolutely right. Hence I overcompensated and bought 3 N900s :))

ibrakalifa

2012-08-12 15:57

Re: I upgraded phone from N9 to N900 and I'm happy

This thread become unusable since mr 'lumia' arrived, unsubscribed , :)

tconrado

2012-08-12 16:29

Re: I upgraded phone from N9 to N900 and I'm happy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lumiaman (Post 1250470)

I have 3 N9s and they are all sitting in my box. n900 is in use alongside iphone 4s for biz use. i just cant believe what a downgrade n9 is. what was Nokia thinking

man, don't wanna sell one to me? I did cracked my screen and wanna to replace it... but I'm worried about the selling parts quality...

Nalim

2012-08-12 20:06

Re: I upgraded phone from N9 to N900 and I'm happy

I have 2x n900, 1x n9 and I buy a n950 recently, but n900 still wins hands down

HELLASISGREECE

2012-08-12 20:13

Re: I upgraded phone from N9 to N900 and I'm happy

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiagn900 (Post 1250843)

The N900 takes better pictures than C7.
just so you know : )

Nalim

2012-08-12 20:18

Re: I upgraded phone from N9 to N900 and I'm happy

I can't get used to any phone other then the n900. What shall I do?

geneven

2012-08-12 20:24

Re: I upgraded phone from N9 to N900 and I'm happy

I have two N900s and one N9. I almost never use the N900s. Too slow. I find that there is plenty of technical fun to be had with the N9.

HELLASISGREECE

2012-08-12 20:53

Re: I upgraded phone from N9 to N900 and I'm happy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nalim (Post 1251038)

I can't get used to any phone other then the n900. What shall I do?

heh, I know right

The N900 did one terrible thing : it spoiled us!!

* maaaybe you can try the N9 and see if it fits your needs. dunno

qwazix

2012-08-12 22:28

Re: I upgraded phone from N9 to N900 and I'm happy

geneven, since you have two N900's try cssu-thumb on one. I too thought that the N900 was too slow. Now it's faster than my N9. (my N9 admittedly needs reflash but i've tweaked it too much and I don't want to do it all over again)

geneven

2012-08-13 02:45

Re: I upgraded phone from N9 to N900 and I'm happy

Quote:

Originally Posted by qwazix (Post 1251075)

I don't have to try cssu-thumb on one--I already have it installed, and it's great. It does make a big difference in speed, and I think it's essential. But it doesn't match the speed available with the N9, I think.

misterc

2012-08-13 23:50

Re: I upgraded phone from N9 to N900 and I'm happy

Quote:

Originally Posted by HELLASISGREECE (Post 1251037)

The N900 takes better pictures than C7.
just so you know : )

don't know about C7, but the N8 takes better pictures then the N900

LouisDK

2012-08-14 01:20

Re: I upgraded phone from N9 to N900 and I'm happy

I have an N950. Love the hardware but I really miss the hildon-desktop.

I was just perfectly designed for landscape mode and there were some nice features like each conversation opened in a new window, not like on Harmattan where I just switches to the conversation and I have to open the Conversations-app again to chat with more than one person.

Dark_Angel85

2012-08-14 02:21

Re: I upgraded phone from N9 to N900 and I'm happy

'upgrade'

hahaha... good one.

cheers mate

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