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2009-09-27 , 23:11
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Originally Posted by christexaport View Post
Something I'm shocked no one has mentioned is one handed and portrait orientation operation. Its what makes having such powerful hardware in your pocket at all times useful on the go. Smartphones rule NITs in that respect. The NIT isn't much different than a laptop, since you still have to stop everything and use both hands when on the go. Imagine a spirited SMS conversation while you're walking the dog or feeding the baby...
Again about this subject?!?!?! You make it seem as if portrait mode is the holy grail, while landscape mode is useless.

I suggest 2 things:

1) Learn Linux desktop so you'll be easier comfortable with Maemo 5. Its more useful than ranting here.
2) Try Nokia Communicator / Nokia E90 for a while so you learn to appreciate the advantages of using landscape mode.

The difference between a laptop in a backpack or a phone (e.g. Nokia E71 or Nokia N900) in pocket is quite huge. These 2 compared to a laptop: laptop much bigger size, laptop much more horsepower (bloated for SMS and such), much more weight, much longer to take out of backpack, cannot walk with it in hands or stand with it in hands. Supposedly, you can walk and SMS with a Nokia E71 while letting out the dog. Well, I can too, but my definition of comfort is different. Meanwhile having such a nice big screen in landscape mode is perfect for remote administration e.g. via SSH.
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