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#156
Originally Posted by DaveP1 View Post
Here's a take from an outsider at the Maemo Summit (and note that Chippy is in no way an Average Joe):

http://www.umpcportal.com/2009/10/what-is-the-n900/

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"The N900 is a catalyst and it just so happens that it’s good, is going to get better and is available to all of us who enjoy the ultra mobile computing experience. It’s another great option and as a converged, pocketable, voice-capable device, the best I’ve ever used. It’s a great catalyst!"
Hi,

I fully support this conclusion. To me this device is clearly not targeted at the average user. In my opinion, it's targeted at developers and tech-lovers. Hence, I feel the purpose of this device is to get a foot in the market and to support the development of the customer-oriented devices by creating the necessary infrastructure (apps, ovi, community base, experience, ...). - Joe wouldn't want such a work-in-progress device I guess - I do however