Thread: I'll buy N900, but I have questions about it :/
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2009-11-29 , 18:01
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Originally Posted by Aranel View Post
Hi, sorry if creating a new thread about asking sth is bad, but I'm really excited and curious about N900. I'll buy it this month but I have some questions, even I maybe cancel my order 'cause of them.

1) Is it true we cand send/receive MMS messages? Is it possible getting mms messages after software updates?
Yes. We have no bananas. As for an update, probably. When? GOK

2) Really important for me: Is it capable of making/receiving video calls via 3G? If its not, is it impossible to do or just have to wait for update?
As there's no way of enabling the front camera at this point, then I'd say no, you can't make video calls. Not even in the integrated skype. Update? Probably. When? GOK.

3) Compared to iPhone, is it better or not? I know its not an easy question.
As I have never even laid a furry paw on an iphone, I'm really not qualified to answer this. Better for what? For whom?

4) Any other "cons" about N900? I've read forum threads(like "N900 - Sucks" but they just complain about software. I'm more interested at hardware faults/cons, not sw.
Dozens and dozens:a few people are reporting dud devices. Added to which the astonishing hardware compilation is nowhere near fully utilised yet.

Try a few of the blogs, previews, and the 'first impressions' threads. Avoid ones with titles like 'it sucks' as you probably won't get an unbiased view (from either side). Sit down and write a list of the things a device must have for you, and see how many n900 fills. If it's missing too many, I'd look elsewhere rather than wait on the assumption that someone will write an app for that.

Good hunting.
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