And still no old consoles emulators xD

In the last few comments ...

11:36AM - Q: "Is this an international rollout? Anything preventing open source apps?"

A: "This is international, but not an open-source project. It's a for-profit project only, even though it's a free update."


Stomps all over the FSF and its GPL - the apps MAY be freeware but they're most certainly not free! Here's hoping this will cause a backlash amongst the more talented OS developers who decide to back OS devices like our ITs. This may be beneficial for us in the long term if Nokia/We decide to promote the platform through the appropriate channels...


Also - it's a chance for Nokia to learn how to package up their SDK for developer friendlyness. Perhaps we'll see some level of "me to" implemented on our SDKs.

And it's a chance for devs to aim to emulate polished freeware on a truly OS platform.

Article: iPhone the Real Story:

http://www.fusionauthority.com/views...real-story.htm

Lamenting the decision by Apple not to implement Flash as it was "too slow". Brief comparison with the N810 being able to run flash on a 400MHz processor vs 620MHz with the thoughts being that Apple doesn't want to lose it's pie.

The itouch has no bluetooth, therefore no truly mobile internet. The iphone requires sign up with apple and at&t for mobile internet. The nokia tablet, and it's bluetooth, let's you have mobile internet without signing on the dotted line!

There is definitely some truth to this article, Flash based technology would be able to give typical iUser the UI bling they love and circumvent the whole iTunes store eco-system. There probably is some licensing issues in there too.

You're still paying the monthly to get "truly mobile internet" and you're also breaking the rules by not paying for a full tethering plan for your Nokia. Your carrier can send you one of those famous multi thousand dollar bills for your N8x0 at anytime, and you will have no recourse.

The iPhone has the cheapest smartphone data plan on the market... at least in the US. Unlimited data and 200 SMS for $19.99

tethering plan?!

never had one, just pay pr megabyte
or get a unlimited data option.

i guess its clear that the iphone is a product of the us mobile networks...

Yea. I was thinking that myself. It seems to be the best product in the US market, I'm not sure how the data market is for the rest of the world.

I'm sure the WiMax tablets will offer something comparable price wise. I'll look at the tablets again when the next generation comes along.

I was hoping something like this: "You should try the Maemo SDK again. They have really improved it during last months."

* Good luck trying to sync with Exchange server
* Good luck trying to develop OpenGL applications for ITT

I guess we both could go on but that wouldn't be very constructive, would it?

But I think that Nokia should introduce OMAP 34x0 based ITT and not rest on laurels. They aren't the only ones producing small internet tablet(like) devices. Could someone comment on how likely Nokia will produce such a beast before autumn? Regarding to this article TI starts volume production of 3430 this year.

The iphone and nokia tablet are different beasts... We all have to admit that apple has done a great job with the iphone and it's SDK model will only enlarge its user base. Allowing developers to get get 70% of whatever is sold is also huge.

I like my n800 but have to pay $60/month to have internet all the time -- that's on top of what I pay for my voice plan. The iphone? You can pay $60/month and get unlimited data and web plus 200 txt messages. With everything that's coming for it, if it's executed well, it will surely take over.

Comparing the two devices is futile. If we're talking about usability and the average end user's experience, the iphone wins hands down.

My two cents.

P.S. - I don't own an iphone but I do have a bunch of friends that have them. They are elegant. Limited but if what you want is a phone, calendar, internet browser and ipod in your pocket, I think it is the ultimate solution. I'll definitely be keeping an eye on what kind of apps are being released and will probably end up getting one.

P.P.S.- Also, all of this makes me consider how an open source community can compete with companies like apple and microsoft when there is no driving force behind it. If the NITs had half the backing that the iphone had in terms of development support, it would be much further along.

If I was developing for the tablets, I'd be enticed to jump the fence to apple land because I could reach a larger user base and get paid. Some of the restrictions used by apple actually improve the end user's experience....the fact that there's quality control means that only good apps make it on the phone.

How many times have you installed an app on your tablet to have it enter an infinite reboot loop? There is something to be said about having things just work...