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Re: Returning my N900

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Originally Posted by slender (Post 526626)

Hmm. Accelerated h.264 video? Tv-out connectors out of box. Streaming video to internet. What do you mean by FB integration? Facebook? You got chat out of box and hermes from extras that pulls out nicely also stuff.

Tv-out came 2/3 years ago with my N95... nothing new... yes facebook is cooked and delivered with WM6.5 / HtC HD.. working better :D ..

Re: Returning my N900

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Originally Posted by Fargus (Post 525774)

Nokia is simply compling with the European directive for microUSB charger. I can change a tip on a multi charger and achieve the same. I think you will find the same issue occurs with newer Blackberry devices too.

The N900 and certain Blackberry models, and I am sure, probably countless other devices have microUSB plugs that requires a "smart" charger that can negotiate for power. This means that a standard USB charger that provides standard USB power and cannot negotiate about that, requires a cable where two of the leads are shorted. In other words, the standardization to microUSB has lead to most standard USB chargers being useless.

If you believe that this will NOT come as a surprise to almost every owner of a standard USB wall/car charger, then you are living in a very special world.

I can assure you that this is not mentioned in a single of the reviews that this thread says we need to read before we're deaned worthy of buying the N900.

And if you expect EVERY PERSON who wants to buy the N900 to realize they need to research EVERY THING about the device that might influence their usage on this MICRO level, as to "can I expect the microUSB cable I already have to be compatible to the microUSB cable that I would need to charge this device in my car", then noone would ever get to the point where their research is done and they can buy a device.

And no sain man would expect people to read "MicroUSB charger" and think "I need to research if MicroUSB is compatible with MicroUSB". Seriously. I mean. Come on!

I tell you, some here have a totally twisted expectation to what people should be expected to know. Is your spare time worth absolutely nothing to you?

Re: Returning my N900

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Originally Posted by Fargus (Post 525780)

Sorry to burst your bubble but you are not entirely correct on this one. I spent literally about 5 minutes with Wikipedia checking this and found the answer before the N900 was even released. Nokia also answered my email the same day. As both the web and email seem to be standard tools on the internet I am puzzled as to how you failed to find a simple solution.

Big mouth.

I challenge you to show me how someone without knowledge of bluetooth protocols can figure out if a Pioneer DEH-P9800BT can syncronize contacts with a Nokia N900. If you send an email to either company, they will simply say "It is not on our list of supported devices, please check back later".

Edit: or, as is my repeated experience with Pioneer, not answer at all.

Re: Returning my N900

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Originally Posted by volt (Post 527569)

If you believe that this will NOT come as a surprise to almost every owner of a standard USB wall/car charger, then you are living in a very special world.

Yay, I am living in a special world!

This world has existed for at least two years. Dumb USB Chargers are so 2008.

"standard" usb wall chargers are now compliant with this brave new world. $5 dumb wall chargers can still be purchased, even if they don't work.

I've lost track - has everyone who said they were going to return/sell/beat to a pulp their n900 done so already?

Re: Returning my N900

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Originally Posted by Guber99 (Post 526084)

Its the most competitive market that Nokia wants back. You dont know how lonely I am with Nokia smartphones.........

More postings without factual backup. This was covered in a thread last week.

Re: Returning my N900

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Originally Posted by Rushmore (Post 526183)

Some N900 users are a kick :)

Reasons to return the N900 if you are more a smartphone user and less tech.

1. Laggy more than it should be (pressing icons and nothing happens or a delay)
2. Weak 2G radio (unless the three I had were all defective)
3. Minimal apps available and not looking much better (in regards to commercial apps)
4. To get the most out of the device you need to be more tech oriented- this device is not for consumers that just want apps and a smartphone.
5. Very weak portrait integration that will likely not get much better
6. Lack of picture mms that more people use than email attachments on smartphones
7. Weak map integration

And all of this is coming from a rube like me who LOVES the N900 due to its media ability and handy as a Mini-Me netbook. Still, I use my G1 as a smartphone and the N900 as everything else.

BTW, I hope I am wrong as heck about the long-term app status, portrait mode, mms picture, etc, but the longer this stuff takes to happen, the less likely it will. Maemo 6 and new devices are on the horizon.

Sounds a very fair assessment - thanks for not ranting! :)

Re: Returning my N900

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Originally Posted by Guber99 (Post 526543)

It succeeds for unemployed and teenagers........I agree......from that standpoint this is a restricted device and disengeniously advertised..........

Or anyone else that doesn't use a personal device on a specific setup.

Re: Returning my N900

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Originally Posted by gerbick (Post 526552)

The Nokia N-Series is for multimedia... that's what it's always been designated for. Bringing enterprise business into the mix is not part of the deal. That's the E-Series.

Been that way for years.

I've mentioned this several times before to him but he always ignores it as it doesn't suit his viewpoint.

Re: Returning my N900

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Originally Posted by Fargus (Post 527946)

I've mentioned this several times before to him but he always ignores it as it doesn't suit his viewpoint.

Oh? Sorry for taking that away from you. ;)

Re: Returning my N900

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Originally Posted by Ronaldo (Post 526588)

i dont understand why this thread is so long.

Dont like the phone? does not work for your needs well dont buy it and return it. problem solved. stop crying about it

You would have thought this was a sensbile grown up option wouldn't you?