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2010-03-30
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Originally Posted by johnel
I bought an iPod Touch about six weeks ago and had it online via JoikuSpot on my n900 but carrying two devices around is hassle. Some of the apps for the iPhone simply make my life easier. I looked into development on the n900 (I last programmed about 15 years ago) but I think the learning curve would be too steep for me, considering what I read on forums. Seems to be a gentler curve on the iPhone/iPod.
Genuinely, why do you want an iPhone?
Is it because most of your friends have one or you like the apps available for it?
Are the voices in your head telling you to "buy the iPhone because that's what Jesus would do."
BTW: If it is a small chip on the screen maybe the plastic overlay can be replaced? (The Nintendo DS has this. Actual lcd and "touch" senser is sandwiched behind a plastic sheet).
You may get more if you are capable of repairing it.
In terms of friends, only one has an iPhone. Very few of my friends are interested in their phones.
Considered DIY on my phone to repair it. But you should see the job I made of wallpapering the kitchen.
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2010-03-30
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Originally Posted by brzuch
Fair enough, nice sensible answer.
I bought an iPod Touch about six weeks ago and had it online via JoikuSpot on my n900 but carrying two devices around is hassle. Some of the apps for the iPhone simply make my life easier. I looked into development on the n900 (I last programmed about 15 years ago) but I think the learning curve would be too steep for me, considering what I read on forums. Seems to be a gentler curve on the iPhone/iPod.
In terms of friends, only one has an iPhone. Very few of my friends are interested in their phones.
Considered DIY on my phone to repair it. But you should see the job I made of wallpapering the kitchen.
Some people get annoyed about their n900 because "it stops working when submerged in boiling water, c'mon Nokia you can do better than this!"
As regards to programming the n900 I think the SDK requitements are a bit strong! 3gb of drive space required!
There is also a 10gb virtual image that can be used too.
Personally I don't have the space to spare at the moment - my only option is to use an external hardrive (kicking about here somewhere).
But you should see the job I made of wallpapering the kitchen
I never did find out what happened to Smudger.
Good luck
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2010-03-30
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OP should not have mentioned the i-word.
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Nokia are a business and have chosen a path of using the OSS community phenomenon to reduce their overheads specifically after sales support and development. Unlike Apple who do the opposite and make a killing from their Applications store.
Nokia are a business and have chosen a path of using the OSS community phenomenon to reduce their overheads specifically after sales support and development. Unlike Apple who do the opposite and make a killing from their Applications store.
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2010-03-30
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Originally Posted by cashclientel
Why not...?
OP should not have mentioned the i-word.
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2010-03-30
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Because this thread has spiralled off topic and will probably turn into another iphone vs. n900 thread.
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Nokia are a business and have chosen a path of using the OSS community phenomenon to reduce their overheads specifically after sales support and development. Unlike Apple who do the opposite and make a killing from their Applications store.
Nokia are a business and have chosen a path of using the OSS community phenomenon to reduce their overheads specifically after sales support and development. Unlike Apple who do the opposite and make a killing from their Applications store.
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2010-03-30
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Originally Posted by johnel
Does that make it a "cheeses" phone?
As Steve Jobs would say "I would trade my liver for one of those new iPhones"...Oops too late.
Why not wait until new iPhone is released?
It's rumoured to use cheese as a power source and the new screen allows you to see into the future.
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N800, OS2008 + E51. 3.5G. Warning, this post contains at least one nut and is a source of hyperbole.
N800, OS2008 + E51. 3.5G. Warning, this post contains at least one nut and is a source of hyperbole.
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2010-03-30
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Originally Posted by cashclientel
Well, you don't have to read it. I don't think I've been over-the-top about either device. My preference is based on my personal circumstances.
Because this thread has spiralled off topic and will probably turn into another iphone vs. n900 thread.
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2010-03-30
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I think if having tasted the fantastic multi-tasking on the N900 and then went backwards towards an iphone - I'd probably be disappointed after a days use of not being able to be as efficient with my mobile chores.
Yes the iphone has the candy factor but you have to pay for most of those silly pointless apps.
I have an N900 and have not spent one single penny on an app and this N900 can do everything I need it to do with the help of some super clever guys on this forum. And if it doesn't do something then you can bet that someone will come up with a nice little app to do it in a short while.
Might not have the glossy packaging but the functionality of the N900 wins hands down.
Yes the iphone has the candy factor but you have to pay for most of those silly pointless apps.
I have an N900 and have not spent one single penny on an app and this N900 can do everything I need it to do with the help of some super clever guys on this forum. And if it doesn't do something then you can bet that someone will come up with a nice little app to do it in a short while.
Might not have the glossy packaging but the functionality of the N900 wins hands down.
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I'll do that for you!
Genuinely, why do you want an iPhone?
Is it because most of your friends have one or you like the apps available for it?
Are the voices in your head telling you to "buy the iPhone because that's what Jesus would do."
BTW: If it is a small mark on the screen maybe the plastic overlay can be replaced? (The Nintendo DS has this. Actual lcd and "touch" senser is sandwiched behind a plastic sheet).
You may get more if you are capable of repairing it.
I like cake.
Last edited by johnel; 2010-03-30 at 11:07.