Thread: Is it worth buying a Nokia N900 right now?
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_David_ is offline _David_
2012-11-19 , 02:12
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Originally Posted by sondjata View Post
I don't have any rogue processes running (I keep advanced power monitor and CPU applet running so I can see these kinds of things. I also have the battery patches installed (which helped a bit), but I simply cannot go more than 5 hours with a 3G connection and no WIFI. It will die. WIFI will extend the life which is why I think my connection to SIP and GV may be a part of the issue.
You've got a process or IRQ keeping the CPU awake. A properly tuned N900 can go for 4 days with WIFI connection or 2 with FB/Skype polling the WIFI.

Search for Powertop and battery issues on this forum.

To OP, you can get a N900 second hand for about US$100. Bargain. Yes, they're sluggish compared to iPhones and Droids with 10x the specs. But they're still fast enough and you can do anything with them.

The main problem apart from the USB port is the time you have to spend tuning them. Then again, some people like that.
 

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