Thread: Potential new user - needs help deciding
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chandrews is offline chandrews
2007-01-11 , 22:26
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#8
Originally Posted by webman2k View Post
Hello all,
1. Based on what I use the laptop for, do you think this would function well as my computer?
2. Will all of the Google services run well on it - specifically homepage, gmail and reader?
3. Can I set up regular AIM chat?
4. How is Flash on this device, that is, are sites like YouTube viewable (I understand there might be choppiness - that's fine - it doesn't have to be perfect, just work)?
5. Can I attach (or pair a bluetooth) a keyboard if I want to?
6. Are there 3rd party codecs available, like Divx, or Divx compatable players like VLC that I can install for this particular device?


6. Is it easy to add and remove other software?
1. The Nokia Internet Tablet should work for many of your needs. I am a long time Macintosh User and a short time Nokia 770 owner.
2. The Google homepage has worked pretty well for me. I have not read much google email or the Google reader. Although, you might try http://www.readermini.com for Google reader access.
3. See others replies.
4.Flash is tough on the 770. I look forward to the supposedly better Flash support of the N800.
5.I have had pretty good success with the ThinkOutside Bluetooth keyboard on the Nokia 770
6. Video files often need conversion. Media Converter definitely helps.
6a. Once you define the Application Repositories. It is quite easy to add software through a wireless internet connection. It is just as easy as downloading software and installing it on the iBook. And ten times easier that installing software on traditional Palm or Pocket PC PDA's (Where you would usually have to dwonload the software to you laptop or desktop and that sync the software over to the handheld device.

I have even downloaded Mac software using the Nokia 770 and then transferred the software to the Mac (with a the USB cable) when it was convenient to get back to the big heavy Macintosh!

I think the Nokia Internet tablets may not totally replace the iBook. But I sure don't want to be without my Nokia 770 when I am away from my Macintoshes.
Last edited by chandrews; 2007-01-12 at 21:56. Reason: Bad yellow font!