Thread: N900 with Maemo 5 for a beginner - will it be OK?
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2016-07-31 , 14:32
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Originally Posted by PCXT View Post
1. Is the keyboard comfortable?
It is not too bad, I like that it doesn't feel spongy and it has a slight click.
There are some limitations - especially only having 3 rows of keys. Having a backlit keyboard is very nice though. With the N900 you have a phone and a small PC in your pocket.

That said, I'd prefer any other decent sized keyboard any day to get some work done. You can link a bluetooth keyboard or use x11vnc to control the N900 and can be used for longer typing sessions.

Is assume the PC clone PDA you are referring is the HP 200LX. If so that seems a lot more comfortable for typing and production work (also able to get more text on the screen)
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Originally Posted by PCXT View Post
Especially I'm looking for small spreadsheet, text editor (TXT), simple cardfile-like database and notetaking application.
PCXT
You should be able to install a program for any of those uses. Or install Emacs and have (the basics of) everything in one program, if you are willing to accept a steep learning curve.

But.. if you are only looking for something to replace a HP 200LX and not your phone IMO a Pandora,Pyra, GDP Win or even a small netbook (eg Asus 1015E) is more suited for your needs.


Originally Posted by hardy_magnus View Post
some repos are always down especially the muarf.org. tell me if i am wrong.
I don't think I have encountered repo downtime ever.. (I am using the muarf.org mirrors as well)
 

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