Nokia N900 Pitfalls and Issues that should be recognised
If an admin/mod would be as nice as to change the title of this topic to reflect the thread title. Ty.

I have signed up merely to defend Nokia due to uneducated and terrible comments in these forums for which have no backing and understanding of the environment it is posted in and argued against.

Experience with Nokia N900
I've had my Nokia N900 since it was available on Pre-Order. Yes I am Australian. I use my Nokia N900 almost whenever I can and I have used it a lot.

I have created this topic to correct many preconceptions and complaints which are not valid but I will update this along with community perspectives (with moderation).

Complaints that should not be major complaints
There is no 3G Video Calling
The Nokia N900 is not a phone designed for this. Infact it is a Mobile Computer with phone capabilities. The primary roles for the product are to allow us to access the internet and check emails. It is similar to a PDA. Think of it as a N810 upgrade rather than alone. If you would like a phone with a keyboard go for the Nokia N97 or N97 Mini or the many other phones out there.
Alternative: There is video calling if you use Skype I believe and Nokia is going to implement this according to their website.
Update: On Nokia's website "Video calling: availability will be announced later"

There is no Virtual Keyboard in Portrait Mode
This product is not made for primarily portrait usage. It was designed with a keyboard so it should be used 2 handed. I believe it does not need a Virtual Keyboard in Portrait Mode as this is a not a necessity. It would not be that beneficial either, it is easier to type with 2 hands regardless. Yes it would be good if this feature was available however it isn't.
Alternative: Reverse engineer Portrait Keyboard from Opera Mobile and PORT it to an application.

Adobe Flash 10.1
In no way was this explicitly written that the N900 will receive Adobe Flash 10.1 but it was used as a testbed. Those that have purchased N900 for Flash 10.1 should have waited a little rather than hoping for it then not receiving it and complaining. MicroB is an exceptional browser that just needs a little tweaking.
Alternative: Sit and wait with Adobe Flash 9.4 and HTML5 (I think HTML5 works with Firefox, please correct me with PM if wrong).

Pitfalls of Nokia N900 which are inexcusable and should be updated/changed
- Ovi Maps having trouble picking up a connection with AGPS
- Email UI, integration and synchronization needs working on
- No built-in support for .doc and other common document files such as .xls, etc. Alternative: http://temporaryland.wordpress.com/2...p-on-the-n900/ (rm42)

Minor Pitfalls of Nokia N900
- Adobe Flash 10.1 (so there is a better web experience)
- Equalizer for Media Player
- Better Contacts management
- Cannot manage saved passwords in MicroB
- OS Bugs (these will always be around)


More to be added.