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RogerS is offline RogerS
2007-01-27 , 13:32
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The Register has weighed in on the Nokia N800 Internet Tablet.

Best part:
Wi-Fi is certainly the preferred connection mechanism for the device, which will happily connect to a network, download RSS feeds and email, and disconnect, all without the user being aware. Indeed, whilst wandering around London with the N800 in my pocket it had been downloading up-to-date information without my knowledge. In a mobile phone such behaviour would be annoying, as it would probably incur network charges, but on a Wi-Fi tablet it was pleasant to have this information close to hand when I wanted it, without having to think about when to connect or where.
Can't say that I agree with reviewer Bill Ray's opinions or conclusions. Wrapup line: "The Nokia N800 is a fun toy that could possibly be the future of mobile telephony. Or perhaps not." Gotta Have It score: 75%.
Read the full article.
 
Milhouse is offline Milhouse
2007-01-27 , 13:45
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The comments attached to that review make for more interesting reading - it's a pretty poor review on the whole.
 
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2007-01-27 , 15:58
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Does the 800 actually seek out open wifi connections, connect, and download feeds and email, or is the reviewer not understanding something?
 
fldude99 is offline fldude99
2007-01-27 , 19:57
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I don't think it seeks and open connection unless asked to; or if the connection is already "remembered" from prior use.
 
Milhouse is offline Milhouse
2007-01-27 , 22:42
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It would need to be pre-configured to connect to secure connections, and I suppose the possibility exists that it may connect to random open connections automatically. Just another reason why we need a 770 case on function to put the N800 to sleep (including wireless) when we put it in our pockets!
 

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