Re: N900 graveyard
 

I don't see a big issue with making an impulse buy. It's a way to stumble into a new path. The problem happens when you try to blame others for your choice.

Re: N900 graveyard
 

I firmly disagree with you. You only see it as attention seeking because you don't care for his point of view. But I would bet that there are plenty of people who have been frustrated enough with their expensive "not really a phone" phone that they have considered selling it.

I know how the OP feels. I have had my N900 for a couple of weeks now (bought it from a guy who I suspect was so disappointed with the phone that he was willing to sell it to me at a 150 discount). I am getting more used to its quirks and disabilities, but I go back and forth from loving it to really being pissed at the kins of things I can't do in it (portrait mode, MMS). The volume rocker doesn't even work unless you unlock the phone for Christ's sake. Thats disappointing.

Re: N900 graveyard
 

well written post. I am on the fence and as such don't want roses stuffed up my arse, so when and if I do pull the trigger, I can say I read threads like this and they helped me make an informed choice. if after that I write a disappointment thread flame me and say "oh why are you wasting out time" etc.

funny people who think you should not have taken to time to post, spend their time responding asking why you posted ...

Re: N900 graveyard
 

Do you guys REALLY believe that people go out and buy an unknown device like an N900 (compared to much more widely known devices like the iPhone or Droid) and spend 500+ dollars just as an "impulse" buy?

I researched the N900 a lot before I made the decision to spend the money I did. I am still disappointed with it in many ways. You can't really know what a device is like until you actually own it and use it on a day to day basis. Hell, I researched my job before I took it, but now that I do it everyday, I'm kinda disappointed with that too.

Saying that a device you bought didn't live up to your expectations is a legitimate point to make.

Re: N900 graveyard
 

Re: N900 graveyard
 

Okay guys, I gave everyone a big "Thanks!" who actually cared to answer the OP and telling him the harsh truth.

I thought that'll do it, but after wasting all my time to read through this useless thread, I couldn't resist answering him myself!

So, here it goes...


Who cares?

I can sum the device up with one word... AMUSING!
And I can sum you up with one word, too... troll.

Not true. You lie!

Not true. You lie!

There is an application for everything I need. There are tons of them in the extras and -testing repos. Everytime I check the app manager out, there is something new.

No fart apps, though. I believe that's your point, but I don't really care.

Yes, it's a phone, because it makes phone calls. My old Siemens A40 also was a phone. But the N900 is also a MID, an internet tablet, GPS, MP3 player, video player, and a communicator.
ALL IN ONE.

Download fMMS if you want MMS. Is it so hard to understand?

I don't care about your friends. Install fMMS and you'll be able to receive their MMSs.

Oh, really?
Thank you very much for your witty comment.

Haha! Go and start moaning on the iphone, nexusone, or whatever forums. They will like you better!

N900 supports mms!
 

No, it's more because rather than come here and ask about things, like "Why doesn't it do MMS?", he sold it and then came here to rant about it after the fact, where there's nothing anyone can do to correct his ignorance on the subject. That is attention seeking. It serves almost no purpose but to misinform people about problems he had because he didn't bother to do a search for MMS in this forum once before selling his phone.

So tell me, what do you qualify as "research"? If you did any real research, you'd know that the N900 SUPPORTS MMS via the fMMS application. It has for months, yet people just keep ignorantly claiming it doesn't support it. Even people that claim to have "researched" the phone. This is at least the 3rd time in this thread that it's been mentioned.


I see... So what does "lock" imply to you? Lock to me implies that I can't use any buttons on the phone without unlocking it. It's there to protect the phone while in my pocket, or if it gets bumped while I'm working out or running. Would you like the power button to shut the phone off if it's in your pocket and gets hit while locked?

Show me a phone were ANY external buttons work while locked and I'll show you a busted design. Every phone I've owned has locked the volume slider while locked. That includes Motorolas, Erricsons, and Nokias. So much for your research...

Re: N900 supports mms!
 

Sorry, but my good old Sony Ericsson K750i did that :) I liked that feature because I was able to change songs of the mp3 player while riding my motorbike without the need of pulling out my phone. The newer SE phones didn't support that :(

Maybe it would be great if that feature could be configured in the phone options. I prefer having locked volume buttons on the N900 because my pocket for it is a bit tight :D

Re: N900 graveyard
 

Why would you register on a forum after you have sold the device?

What is the goal of doing such?

This subsection if for n900 users or people with an interest in the device. Registering an account just to flame the device IS trolling, intentional or not.

You won't see me going to the Hummer enthusiast forum right after I sell my my Hummer to whine about the gas mileage. That's just stupid. Same goes for people who come on here to tell us how much better their HTC desire is. That is what the "Competitors" subsection is for

Re: N900 graveyard
 

If he paid £500 he deserves to have his say, even if you may not agree with it.