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2010-07-30 , 20:26
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Originally Posted by pantera1989 View Post
For me it's a very simple question. I don't think there is another device that comes close to the N900 for me.

1. It takes breathtaking photos. Video could be better though. Just take a look at maximuscool's thread.
2. It has a wonderful hardware keyboard. No other device has this. I require tactile feedback. I hate on screen keyboards.
3. It has a resistive touch screen with pressure sensitivity. Multi touch would be nice..but I would miss the stylus a lot, especially for drawing. What other current device can use MyPaint like the N900?
4. It has some good potential. PSX and N64 are a stone throw away from being perfect. It has support for bluetooth controllers. Froyo is being developed for it. Meego may come to it. USB OTG should be coming. Browsing is great. I am posting from it right now. There is a workaround for flash with the chance of being ported from Harmattan in the future. And much more. So for me, the device is exciting.
5. Not to mention all the other hardware like FM Transmitter, Infrared, 32GB of storage + support for 16GB (possibly 32GB more), 3.5" screen with a great resolution.
6. The way most movies are supported just by copying them, and they look great. The kickstand may be small, but hey it's there.
7. It is a pure linux device, not running a virtual machine like android. Native linus applications can be used well and I have read stories of Linux Admins doing wonders with this phone.

I agree with this device replacing a desktop/laptop. This device is perfect in my opinion. The greatest disadvantage is Nokia's lack of support for the device. Sure it has its shortcomings, like lack of games but the pros greatly outclass the cons. At least for me.

This device is a pleasure to use. All the hacks and fun with it one can have...

So I'm sorry you were disappointed by it. I just can't understand how other devices will be better. This is only my opinion though.
I actually agree with only SOME of what you said.

I only somewhat agree entirely with points 1 and 2. I think the photos it takes are pretty good--but I've seen "breathaking photos" from other cell phones as well. You give it far too much credit, but I understand you're biased as an owner. I would LIKE a good keyboard, but if it'll make it far more lightweight and make room for some other, more useful electronics, I'd rather do without the keyboard. I rather like onscreen keyboards, though. I loved the N800's onscreen keyboard just fine.

I entirely agree with point 3.

4 is invalid. Potential means nothing to me anymore. If nothing else has taught me that, it's the undelivered potential of Nokia's previous devices.

5 is arguable and clearly already matched or far better on current devices by competing manufacturers. They're definitely getting better USE out of them on competitor's products.

I somewhat agree with point 6, although I use a Go-Go Stand on my Motorola Droid. Goes everywhere I do, but it would be NICE if the device had one. I'm not sure that I'd rather have a flimsy stand over no stand at all. At least I can cheaply replace my Go-Go Stand and not even have to mail back my phone, I'm sure you can't say the same thing.

I agree with point 7, except I've seen Linux Admins do wonders with the Android devices as well. In fact, I'm one of these admins and I use it often to do everything from ssh into routers and servers, all the way to use it to remote-control VLC and run VNC through ssh to securely control the display (Xvnc in X) on a remote desktop. I'm just not sure I understand the advantage you're giving to the N900 in this regard. The fact that apps run in a VM is the only thing I can agree to being a detriment, but it does open up other advantages--especially across devices.
 

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