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raily is offline raily
2010-02-08 , 10:50
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#31
Originally Posted by chrism_scotland View Post
Thanks again folks, I'm really between this and a Google Nexus One but I think overall the N900 is a better device, especially with 32GB of memory built in, its pricier but I can probably get hold of one for around £400 which seems a good deal.
Your choice should also depend an your intended kind of usage of the device. if you are a "go to marketplace and grab the newest app"-guy than you may be better of with the nexus. If you want full control over your device and even would like to participate in an opensource community, than the N900 fits well.

On battery: WLAN and screen lightning are by far my most battery killing issues.
 
kamishly is offline kamishly
2010-02-08 , 13:09
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#32
That's how I used to get it and browse through, just like the screen shot.

Cookie settings??
Mobile browsing network??

Any remedy, please!
 
Freemantle is offline Freemantle
2010-02-08 , 13:18
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#33
Hi,

I'm a newbie to this forum, the N900 and Maemo myself. Had the N900 since christmas, and would have to say that you need to think about why you want an N900 very carefully before you get one.

I've got mixed feelings myself.

Yes, the N900 is a fantastic piece of technology, and the developers here seem to be incredibly keen on making it work.

However, what it is not, and where other phones win over it (even less technically capable phones) is the user experience. It's not a flawless experience by any stretch of the imagination.

If you're looking for a tool you can make the most of, out of the box, stay with the Iphone, that device at least is geared for the end user. If you want the most of the N900 you need to be prepared to delve into Linux a lot further than the average user is prepared too.

If you are an average user, with little linux knowledge you'll find this device very underwhelming. It is not a computer in your pocket. I have a computer, if I want to extend it's functionality I install the relevant program that i've either bought or got for free. I don't have to write, port or ask someone to develop the program for me. Until Nokia get a store working where developers can get paid for their programs, why should they waste their time devoloping for a platform the manufacturer doesn't even seem to be supporting very well.

As for it being open source, all well and good if you are a developer, rubbish if you are just a user who wants to get the most out of your device.

So while the N900 has got huge potential, it is still just potential. I'd steer clear at least for a few months to see what develops.
 

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Fargus is offline Fargus
2010-02-08 , 13:24
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#34
Originally Posted by kamishly View Post
That's how I used to get it and browse through, just like the screen shot.

Cookie settings??
Mobile browsing network??

Any remedy, please!
side note: if you use 'quote and reply' instead of quick post it makes it much easier to understand what you are referring too.

First obvious check is if it works the same when using WiFi? Is this just when you are browsing using a cell signal?

If it seems the same for all sources then the next obvious step is a reboot: switch the phone off and on again.

How are you accessing the site? I know that if I just use the web link (globe) it sends parameters to google stating that I am using an N900. I have noticed that this makes some sites run in mobile mode. Do other sites show up as mobile versions or just this one site?
 
kamishly is offline kamishly
2010-02-08 , 13:46
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#35
Originally Posted by Fargus View Post
side note: if you use 'quote and reply' instead of quick post it makes it much easier to understand what you are referring too.

First obvious check is if it works the same when using WiFi? Is this just when you are browsing using a cell signal?

If it seems the same for all sources then the next obvious step is a reboot: switch the phone off and on again.

How are you accessing the site? I know that if I just use the web link (globe) it sends parameters to google stating that I am using an N900. I have noticed that this makes some sites run in mobile mode. Do other sites show up as mobile versions or just this one site?
Sorry about that!
I get the mobile version both on my T-mobile network and WiFi.
I did a reboot, no change.
I use the (Globe) also I cleared CNBC from my bookmarks, cleared Cache, typed the link in the browser, it still brings up the mobile version and it's the only site that renders like that. I'm able to browse Yahoo finance and Bloomberg in real desk top version!

Also, I get the mobile version even in the Mozilla FireFox browser.
 
chrism_scotland is offline chrism_scotland
2010-02-08 , 14:50
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#36
Originally Posted by Freemantle View Post
Hi,

I'm a newbie to this forum, the N900 and Maemo myself. Had the N900 since christmas, and would have to say that you need to think about why you want an N900 very carefully before you get one.

I've got mixed feelings myself.

Yes, the N900 is a fantastic piece of technology, and the developers here seem to be incredibly keen on making it work.

However, what it is not, and where other phones win over it (even less technically capable phones) is the user experience. It's not a flawless experience by any stretch of the imagination.

If you're looking for a tool you can make the most of, out of the box, stay with the Iphone, that device at least is geared for the end user. If you want the most of the N900 you need to be prepared to delve into Linux a lot further than the average user is prepared too.

If you are an average user, with little linux knowledge you'll find this device very underwhelming. It is not a computer in your pocket. I have a computer, if I want to extend it's functionality I install the relevant program that i've either bought or got for free. I don't have to write, port or ask someone to develop the program for me. Until Nokia get a store working where developers can get paid for their programs, why should they waste their time devoloping for a platform the manufacturer doesn't even seem to be supporting very well.

As for it being open source, all well and good if you are a developer, rubbish if you are just a user who wants to get the most out of your device.

So while the N900 has got huge potential, it is still just potential. I'd steer clear at least for a few months to see what develops.
Well I find the iPhone too restrictive and I don't see why I should have to jailbreak to get full use of my device.
And it doesn't work that well jailbroken its very slow and can be very unresponsive.
I have always been keen to tinker with my device, something I've missed with my iPhone, as I've said its really beteen the N900, Nexus One or a Windows Mobile HD2, however most of what I have read about the HD2 has been less than favourable on WinMo and I do really like the Nexus One but I have some reservations about functionality which does not yet exist on Android.

The N900 seems to be a very powerful device and out of the box it will cover the basics, Music Player, IM and Internet Browsing, probably better than any other device out there at the moment, it doesn't really matter what I get nothing aside from an iPhone/iPod has the same extent of media integration but that can sometimes be a curse rather than a benefit, I miss being able to drag and drop my music!!!!!!!
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Is there a list anywhere of the Apps available for the N900?
 
Rob1n is offline Rob1n
2010-02-08 , 14:55
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#37
Originally Posted by chrism_scotland View Post
Is there a list anywhere of the Apps available for the N900?
You can see the apps which have passed the QA procedure at http://maemo.org/downloads/Maemo5/. There's also those in the Ovi store (http://store.ovi.com). In addition to that, there's quite a few still in the development/testing stage.
 
chrism_scotland is offline chrism_scotland
2010-02-08 , 16:34
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#38
So is there still a wide base of support for tr N900?
 
Rob1n is offline Rob1n
2010-02-08 , 16:46
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#39
Originally Posted by chrism_scotland View Post
So is there still a wide base of support for tr N900?
Not sure exactly what you mean by that. There's still plenty of new free applications being developed, and several commercial developers are starting to come onboard. As a phone-based platform, it's still very much in the early days though, and the lack of a functioning Ovi store is holding back the commercial side of things at the moment.
 
chrism_scotland is offline chrism_scotland
2010-02-08 , 16:53
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#40
I really mean is there a lot of support for the device from a large user community, it seems that Nokia are very keen on pushing the N900, I just don't want to buy something thats going to be dead in 6 months!
 
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