Should I get the N900? I want a mobile computer, not a phone.
 

Hi everyone,

Does it make sense to buy an N900 to use strictly as a mobile computer (not as a phone)?

Can I turn the cellular radio off, but still use Wi-Fi?

If I'm not going to use it as a phone, does it matter whether I get one that's "unlocked"?

Re: Should I get the N900? I want a mobile computer, not a phone.
 

Yeah N900 can be used without sim. It is an Unlocked phone AFAIK.

Re: Should I get the N900? I want a mobile computer, not a phone.
 

Definitely. You can turn off the radio and use wifi alone. It is a great mobile computer if you're familiar with linux.

Re: Should I get the N900? I want a mobile computer, not a phone.
 

I agree I've only seen unlocked ones here in the us.

Re: Should I get the N900? I want a mobile computer, not a phone.
 

Then N900 is specifically made for you ^^
wifi is a type of cellular radio, so I guess you refer to something else?

Re: Should I get the N900? I want a mobile computer, not a phone.
 

no such thing as a locked n900

Re: Should I get the N900? I want a mobile computer, not a phone.
 

it can render sites with flash just like the browsers of a pc...nuff said

Re: Should I get the N900? I want a mobile computer, not a phone.
 

I mean, I want to use wifi in coffee shops etc, but I don't want the N900 to waste energy trying to connect to cell-phone towers. Is that possible?

Re: Should I get the N900? I want a mobile computer, not a phone.
 

Yup. There's an application for that:
http://maemo.org/downloads/product/M...cell-modem-ui/

Re: Should I get the N900? I want a mobile computer, not a phone.
 

Sure, the UI only let you select one internet provider. If you choose wifi then it will not use 3g/gprs.

Of course, you can always disable the gprsX interface under the terminal, but it's not really necessary. ^^

Re: Should I get the N900? I want a mobile computer, not a phone.
 

Assuming portability is not a concern, wouldn't something similar to a netbook or UMPC be better than the N900.

Re: Should I get the N900? I want a mobile computer, not a phone.
 

Yes...but I wouldn't want to carry a UMPC around as people around me would take me as a nerd.

But when I take out the N900 the others would just think I'm playing with a brand new Nokia phone and that takes me to the front of pick-up line! (j/k)

Re: Should I get the N900? I want a mobile computer, not a phone.
 

I think we need a separate thread for people describe how the n900 has contributed to their success with the opposite sex.

For me, not even slightly.

I think a umpc or netbook would be a better option too, as long as it was fully supported by linux (particulary when it comes to power management).

Re: Should I get the N900? I want a mobile computer, not a phone.
 

Refrain your head from leaning forward and your mouth from opening while using N900 would help. ^^

Joking apart, N900 is way better than a netbook or UMPC in many circumstance, especially when you can reduce cumbrance by carrying one phone less.

Re: Should I get the N900? I want a mobile computer, not a phone.
 

I did just this for my first two months owning an N900. I got it as a replacement for my iPod Touch.