Re: n900 still a good choice
 

I also bought one recently (in October, for 120 euros, second hand but in very good condition). I now realize what a real smartphone has to be: really few smartphones on the market today can replace this beauty. Actually I don't even see which one could.

Re: n900 still a good choice
 

thanks a lot everybody! :)

I wish I had the time to comment on each statement. However, the only appropriate reaction is that I just ordered my n900 :D

And it better be as good as you promise :p

I'm totally excited and just can't wait to get it -- be prepared to hear more :)

thanks again!

Re: n900 still a good choice
 

There seems to be TrueCrypt available compiled for the N900, even with some GUI, I believe. Just search MT here. With TrueCrypt you certainly can access your encrypted USB drive mounted N900 from a PC.
As alternative there is the standard Linux kernel based container/partition encryption. Not shure, if the kernel module (dm_crypt) and the tools (cryptsetup/cryptmount) are included in the default N900 installation.
A third solution could be transparent filesystem-based encryption using eCryptfs as it's used in Ubuntu.Guess there are ARM Debian packages for this or you have to compile your own.
Cheers, M.

Re: n900 still a good choice
 

brought one at 2009 setting my mind to make N900 as my last phone.. still in that mindset.. :D very happy.. community rocks,though Nokia stopped their support they will be shocked how maemo has changed when they see it now.. my only advice is be a bit careful with USB hub.. rest all its the king.. play with it and its so kind it will play with u too ;)

Re: n900 still a good choice
 

you can compare it with yamaha v-max motorcycle... still look strongs even with today naked bike...hehe... i think n900 will last forever until samsung + tizen arrive... for me i will pay for that price....

Re: n900 still a good choice
 

whats is that volumecontroldaemon installed ???
thanks in advance

Re: n900 still a good choice
 

i waited til 2010 cos maemo 5 os had a few issues that were fixed when i jumped on board. this forum's been an edu too that's for sure! cssu is AMAZING. these days some collect phones like hotwheels but not me. 900 is so tricked-out there's no way to retire it! it's THAT awesome.. altho a unicorn white n9 64gb'd be nice to tinker with. oops, must insert foot.. ;) ~cheers

Re: n900 still a good choice
 

looking forward to it ;)
i.e.: glad you decided to join :)
and the rest will just be the usual learning curve to master a new device / OS

to second what ir.miringila and MINKIN2 posted...
if you use the N900 with its original OS (Maemo 5 thus, possibly with CSSU, but that's depending on other packages you may want / need to install, as some may not be compatible with CSSU...) it's performances are just fine.
typically, to run Fennec (or use Google Apps or the like in MciroB) you will need to install Kernel Power...

Re: n900 still a good choice
 

There you go buddy:

here is the thread. read the first post.
http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=70304

here is the package:
http://maemo.org/packages/package_in...ldaemon/0.1.2/

you install it through the application manager of your N900.
It's in the extras testing.


Volumecontroldaemon 0.1.2
Daemon that monitors headphone volume and set it to 100% (not 88%)


By default , the volume of the N900 (through headphones) is set on 88%.
Volumecontroldaemon allows it to reach 100%.

The way it should have been from the start.

It has no GUI. You just install this small .deb and ... bam! you have even greater sound than before.

It's a no-brainer for every N900 owner who is a music lover.

Re: n900 still a good choice
 

I'd agree with everyone who thinks the n900 is still a great choice today.

The hardware features beat just about every other device out there except the pointless dual-core vs quad-core vs 3d bollox.

For most stuff the N900 is quick enough. Show me another phone with all the following:
32GB onboard storage
FM transmitter
FM receiver
stereo speakers
hardware lock button
hardware camera shutter button
Consumer IR transmitter
microSD slot
hardware keyboard

And thats not including proper multitasking, desktop class browsing, and a feature set which is still being added by this wonderful community. Seriously in the last day or so the media player gained at least one extra function.

If there is another device out there that matches the N900 then please tell me cos I will get one to sit alongside my N900.