Well, after spending some time with the N800, I can't be anything but dissapointed.

Battery life: bad. The battery sometimes discharges itself when the device is supposed to be off.

Streaming audio/video: not working 99% of the time

Videoconferencing: not working

Videoplayback: 99% 'no codec' error

Browser crashes randomly 3-4 times per hour

This device isn't finished and the new firmware doesn't solve any of these problems.
If you're stil in doubt of buying a N800: don't. You can do better things with your money. I am sorry I bought mine.

Einstein, I agree with you 100000%. This is a device is no where near ready from prime time or even play time. What kind of device is it when it gets stuck in a loop rebooting and rebooting and rebooting, and the only way to fix it is to put in a Linux disk? This makes no sense at all. I could be wrong but many of those working on developing software for this device do not pay the full price that we non-developers pay retail. I have spent many days reading this forum and seeing what is written about this thing. For the most part is it not a device meant for the average Joe. It is a nice gizmo, early adopter plaything, but not really practical in any way. There is no syncing software, the video works sometimes (better now than before), the battery is well moving right along. In short this is an barely finished device that will appeal more to the developer side of the house. Nokia screwed the pooh with this device. Mine will go in the draw and sit there until maybe some apps come out to make this a more usable device.

Any of you want to sell your N800? And for what price?

Mind you, after your damning criticisms, I'm not going to pay you even close to full price. After all, you both claim it's basically worthless...

Goes in the draw. Thanks for the offer. Luckily I make enough money to throw it away on stuff like this.

Didn't mean to sound smug. Luckily working for the govt allows me to get things to test and demo for the govt. I was going to hook up SE with a nice contract until they said that they will not support Mac. The US Navy just bought a bunch of Mac servers and laptops and wanted to use SE phones (1000 to start), but SE said they do not care and won't support them. Needless to say, Nokia got my recommendation.

@Karel

Value is never based on opinion. So thanks, but no thanks.
Mine is going in the box it came in. Maybe I can make somebody happy with it, I also don't really need the money.

I don't like umpc's and I don't like this thing. Looks like I'm stuck with my Thinkpad T60 again.

Dang! I could have used a second one...

Lol! What would you do with two N800's?

Why, one for the couch and one for the road, obviously. My 770 is now permanently shacked up in my bedroom where it serves light duty as a very nice ebook reader.

No offense guys, but maybe you should read about a device before you purchase. It all depends on what you want to do with the device. If you did not know what you were buying, and how it worked, its probably a sure thing that most products you buy would not make you happy. It seems to me you need to put a little blame on yourself if you purchased something that does not work for your purposes. The 770 is a well documented platform, if you were fooled by the fancy packaging on the n800, this seems like its your issue. I have some nice waterfront property for sale in florida if you are interested. I had a 21 day return policy at Compusa, which was plenty of time to evaluate the device and determine if it fits your needs. So forgive me if I do not feel sorry for you making bad decisions. Would you buy a car without a test drive? Would you marry a virgin? Not I

Sorry if it seems a bit harsh, I had a 770 for a year, and I am very happy with the n800. Personally I think if you are not a linux savy person, you should probably not purchase the 770 or n800 unless it works for you as is, you can't count on possible software or firmware releases in the future will make it so you like the device. I agree you wasted your money, just not sure Nokia is completely at fault, a little of that blame falls on your shoulders!


Take note, you don't often see me defending Nokia

@penguinbait,

I did not ask for your pity or that of anyone here in this forum. I am simply stating a fact about a device that Nokia is marketing as a finished product, ready from mass market up take, but which is actually suited for developers, in terms of availability and price. As for it being Linux, or Palm, or Windows Mobile, I could not care less. I only want functionality and not to have to load a Linux disk because a Nokia product is having a bad day and can not be fixed even by reformatting the device. For this I do blame Nokia. They made the OS, and bear the the responsibility for the good and the bad. They got paid for it. I didn't bounce a check to them, or say come back with I have Euro Version 2.0. I know that devices need upgrades and have quirks. I was prepared to live with this, but at retail prices, I feel that I am not getting what I paid for.

The N800 is well suited to be a practical device but in terms of software, and the everyday things that most people would need it for, it is lacking. If you can't see that I can recommend a good eye doctor to you. As for a 21 day return policy. Great to have but some of us live in Europe, me in Finland, and I don't have this policy. Another moot point.

As I said, I will put my N800 in a draw, continue to read these forums and see if any advances have been made that would make this a device that is more appealing to those that aren't developers.