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Forum: General 2006-06-07, 16:33
Replies: 19
Views: 8,263
Posted By dandrewk
I'm not sure why anybody would think any PDA...

I'm not sure why anybody would think any PDA compares to the 770 as an internet device. I have yet to see any PDA for ANY price that matches the 770's screen and browser display. Everytime I use...
Forum: General 2006-05-19, 16:22
Replies: 6
Views: 1,987
Posted By dandrewk
Backing up user apps. on 770

A while ago somebody here posted a method or a URL about backing up user installed applications on the 770. Like many here, I have installed many applications, and would not want to have to download...
Forum: Upgrading 2006-04-20, 19:28
Replies: 173
Views: 74,461
Posted By dandrewk
Greetings. I altered my start/stop scripts to...

Greetings. I altered my start/stop scripts to auto load/unload the swapfile at startup and stop, using Wolfram's script:

echo -e "/Root/swapfile\tnone\tswap\tsw\t0\t0">>/etc/fstab
sed -i...
Forum: General 2006-04-18, 17:01
Replies: 20
Views: 5,288
Posted By dandrewk
Sorry, I disagree. The Newton was a...

Sorry, I disagree.

The Newton was a complete disaster. It had a great concept, but was poorly designed and totally unreliable. The critical reviews were dead-on accurate. The Newton was the...
Forum: General 2006-04-17, 22:44
Replies: 20
Views: 5,288
Posted By dandrewk
The palm pilot was almost universally slammed by...

The palm pilot was almost universally slammed by reviewers when if first came out. It was compared with <gasp> the Apple Newton.

Nokia just has to learn to kiss some reviewers butts. They...
Forum: Development 2006-04-14, 16:29
Replies: 18
Views: 6,808
Posted By dandrewk
Stability is the key. If the 770 is logging...

Stability is the key. If the 770 is logging every action to that file, it may be putting unnecessary loads on the CPU.

There are many reasons for the 770 (or any other device) to hang. ...
Forum: General 2006-04-13, 21:18
Replies: 20
Views: 7,159
Posted By dandrewk
I too have extended swap to mmc, but it did...

I too have extended swap to mmc, but it did nothing for the occasional freezes.

My hunch is that it is not a memory problem, but a video one. The 770 video processor has trouble keeping up with a...
Forum: General 2006-04-13, 18:29
Replies: 9
Views: 3,597
Posted By dandrewk
Am I missing something here? Every cell provider...

Am I missing something here? Every cell provider I know of gives you the capacity to text message via email using your cell number as the addressee. e.g. for Verizon it is xxx-xxx-xxxx@vtext.com
Forum: General 2006-04-12, 16:18
Replies: 10
Views: 3,416
Posted By dandrewk
Bump. Anyone?

Bump. Anyone?
Forum: Upgrading 2006-04-11, 23:55
Replies: 173
Views: 74,461
Posted By dandrewk
If perchance something happens and you need to...

If perchance something happens and you need to re-flash, you won't be able to in rdmode. Then you are pretty much fubar'ed.
Forum: General 2006-04-10, 21:31
Replies: 10
Views: 3,416
Posted By dandrewk
Connecting Bluetooth for file transfer

I am trying to set up file transfer (FTP), using the Obex server from maemo. He gives the usage, but then tells us to make sure "piscan" is running.

I have been looking all over for this, and...
Forum: Accessories 2006-04-10, 17:28
Replies: 9
Views: 4,412
Posted By dandrewk
I have mod'ed my TiVO for network control. I can...

I have mod'ed my TiVO for network control. I can now control all TiVO functions via the web. WiFi, so it can be done anywhere in the house with the 770.
Forum: News 2006-04-10, 17:25
Replies: 21
Views: 16,276
Posted By dandrewk
Solace - Can I assume that you work/write for...

Solace - Can I assume that you work/write for CNET?
Forum: General 2006-04-08, 17:01
Replies: 7
Views: 2,191
Posted By dandrewk
According to the manual, the battery could become...

According to the manual, the battery could become damaged if left on the charger for long periods after it has been fully charged.

Any battery will continue to receive current as long as it is...
Forum: News 2006-04-04, 17:23
Replies: 21
Views: 16,276
Posted By dandrewk
Since the video comes from flash memory, there is...

Since the video comes from flash memory, there is no drive eating up battery power.

Two things seem to really eat up battery time: 1. Keeping your screen on at it's brightest setting. 2. Heavy...
Forum: News 2006-04-03, 16:43
Replies: 21
Views: 16,276
Posted By dandrewk
Looks like Nokia didn't kiss the right butts over...

Looks like Nokia didn't kiss the right butts over at Cnet. I bet if it was the Sony 770 they would be offering to have its baby.

The tech media dreaming of being king-makers/breakers. Nothing...
Forum: General 2006-04-02, 08:05
Replies: 11
Views: 3,778
Posted By dandrewk
Nokia, imo, has a much better shot at succeeding,...

Nokia, imo, has a much better shot at succeeding, for one main reason: Linux. Whatever needs to be developed, will be developed, and probably at no cost. I doubt any XP based machine could make...
Forum: General 2006-04-01, 23:53
Replies: 10
Views: 3,556
Posted By dandrewk
As far as Callvantage, Vonnage etc., if anything...

As far as Callvantage, Vonnage etc., if anything it is an improvement over land lines. More options, access via PC, etc. and a LOT cheaper. I can use it with any phone, for all intents and...
Forum: General 2006-04-01, 22:45
Replies: 10
Views: 3,556
Posted By dandrewk
Gee, and yet Callvantage, Vonnage etc. DO need a...

Gee, and yet Callvantage, Vonnage etc. DO need a phone line - the internal wiring variety. I am well aware what VOIP is.

Will I be able to use my current VOIP (and my current phone number), or...
Forum: Troubleshooting 2006-04-01, 22:41
Replies: 36
Views: 16,179
Posted By dandrewk
The manual states that leaving the 770 plugged in...

The manual states that leaving the 770 plugged in past the battery full stage can severely affect the life of the battery.

Sounds to me like your battery is toast.
Forum: General 2006-04-01, 17:25
Replies: 10
Views: 3,556
Posted By dandrewk
How will upcoming VOIP work?

The upcoming OS upgrade supposedly will have VOIP capacity. I understand that the Nokia can use a Bluetooth headset, but:

1. How will the Nokia tap into the phone line? Will it require an...
Forum: General 2006-04-01, 17:12
Replies: 11
Views: 3,778
Posted By dandrewk
Yes, but what will they say when it *can* do VOIP?

Yes, but what will they say when it *can* do VOIP?
Forum: General 2006-03-31, 20:13
Replies: 11
Views: 3,778
Posted By dandrewk
Less than three hour battery life? He must have...

Less than three hour battery life? He must have been streaming radio the whole time, with screen on at full brightness.

Slow load times? Comparing to my PC, which gets 6kbps, I would guess it is...
Forum: Troubleshooting 2006-03-29, 19:09
Replies: 36
Views: 16,179
Posted By dandrewk
Yuk. Have you tried to reflash the OS?

Yuk. Have you tried to reflash the OS?
Forum: Troubleshooting 2006-03-29, 17:21
Replies: 36
Views: 16,179
Posted By dandrewk
A possible scenario: The battery runs dead, and...

A possible scenario: The battery runs dead, and the user tries to reboot with the dead battery. The weakened battery either doesn't turn on the screen and he/she turns the unit off, or the 770 dies...
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