Top 5-10 things a new N900 user should do?
 

Hi guys i just got my N900 today and i am quickly trying to absorb as much info as possible, i found this forum from the Vodafone website and it seems very cool so far.

Anyway back to my topic question what are the first 5-10 things i should really do before i start using my n900 properly?.

Also i have very little Linux experience is that ok for people to post here? one of the reasons i was a little scared of getting the N900 is that a lot of people using it seem very tech savvy and know a lot about how to do this and that heh.

Oh well enough rambling on :)

Re: Top 5-10 things a new N900 user should do?
 

download some very handy apps like data monitor, conversations app, pidgin (msn), jukispot is also helpful depends what u want to do

Re: Top 5-10 things a new N900 user should do?
 

Welcome to the forums!!! :D
And welcome to the land of Maemo :D

There are looooads of things you can read up on, so may take you a few weeks, hehe.
Do not worry about the linux part - i started with no knowledge whatsoever :D - only way to learn is to try :D

Best starting point is here - http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=36978

Then there are a few more places :)

The Maemo5 101
The Wiki FAQ - Frequently asked questions

Searching N900 on the wiki brings up other juicy pages too :)


Those should be good starters :D
edit - if you spot someone with Maemo Greeter in their signature - feel free to message them for help :D (Or me lol)

Re: Top 5-10 things a new N900 user should do?
 

Wow, you wrote it or copied it??

Re: Top 5-10 things a new N900 user should do?
 

Wrote the post, copied the links from the wiki lol :D

Re: Top 5-10 things a new N900 user should do?
 

You'll want to enable the extras repository and make sure you're using the latest firmware version (update in app manager).

Welcome :-)

Re: Top 5-10 things a new N900 user should do?
 

Don;t forget the bit at the end of the page lol...

Quote:

"The software hosted in extras-testing might not be ready for end users!"

But yes, if you are happy to help testing, and understand the possible risks... go for it :D

Re: Top 5-10 things a new N900 user should do?
 

Extras (now called "maemo.org" in Application Manager) is enabled by default in the latest firmware, so by doing the second thing you mention, the user shouldn't have to do the first thing.

Re: Top 5-10 things a new N900 user should do?
 

Welcome :D

You're gonna love the first few weeks of your N900 (and then its all downhill from there... HAHA just kidding)

heres the link to my thread, I had received some helpful pointers there too :)

http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=44309

Re: Top 5-10 things a new N900 user should do?
 

Buy a silicone case and screen protector from mobileden.co.uk

I have had my phone for three months now and have no scratches, cracks or dents. The screen protector allows me to see the display in direct sunlight and I bounced my N900 on the floor twice, one from the cross trainer in the gym and on concrete outside on the street. I shudder to think what it would look like if I had not invested some cash for the silicone case.

Re: Top 5-10 things a new N900 user should do?
 

Update to latest firmware lol.

Re: Top 5-10 things a new N900 user should do?
 

Hi i am browsing the site now what screen protector/case do you recommend? there are 3 options for the protectors.

Re: Top 5-10 things a new N900 user should do?
 

Zagg is my choice. Makes the case less slippy too.

Re: Top 5-10 things a new N900 user should do?
 

Guys sorry to sound like an idiot but i'm looking for the maemo extras so i can download apps, its enabled in the application manager but is there a link or something in my n900 to take me to download these apps?

Re: Top 5-10 things a new N900 user should do?
 

Application manager?

Re: Top 5-10 things a new N900 user should do?
 

Ah i was doing that but for some reason i had it in my head that i shouldn't click download instead i was clicking the app manager drop down menu at the top and thinking 'wtf what do i do?' lol

Sorry :)

Re: Top 5-10 things a new N900 user should do?
 

1. Gain root.

2. Change the boot-up video..

3. Fill up all 4 desktops with widgets n shortcuts.

4. Have 8+ programs running @ once.

5. Repeat.

Re: Top 5-10 things a new N900 user should do?
 

Ozen78:

Which brand of silicone case did you get ? Could you please give us an URL to its web site? or better yet, the its Amazon product page, if available?

Thanks in advance.

Re: Top 5-10 things a new N900 user should do?
 

Hi,
This is my first post :)
Do you have this case?
http://www.mobileden.co.uk/mobilepho...85.htm#details
If so, will it still allow you to slide out the keyboard?
Thanks,
Ben

Re: Top 5-10 things a new N900 user should do?
 

I'd also have to recommend filling it with loads of media, music, video etc. I've had my N900 a couple of days and I'm LOVING it. Much better than my old Android device.

Re: Top 5-10 things a new N900 user should do?
 

Overclock it mate. It runs sooo much better.
Seriously, learn to overclock that puppy to 850mHz at least. I have been running @ 1Ghz for months.