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2009-01-09 , 02:53
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Originally Posted by slingster View Post
Come on people! When will you get it? Just as predicted in my post few months ago about the impending exctinction of the Internet Tablet. The N810 is not dead because of WIMAX inavailability, it, along with any kind of future Internet tablets, will die because of its limited functionality. My previous post explained why so I won't repeat it here. The point is, the IT has its limited devout following but that's about it...not for the general mass consumer. It's just simply too expensive for what it does, not user friendly, and too small for real functionality/practicallity, period. You either go with the Iphone/Itouch or a netbook. It will fade away...just like the PDAs.
If you had any substance to your claims, rather than the inflated opinion of a troll who doesn't Get It, people might be paying you heed.

But by and large we are not. Or do you not Get That, either?
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Originally Posted by SD69 View Post
They were research products; but the selection of Wimax was a manifestation of their interest in a mobile wireless device that could support VoIP while avoiding the cellular ecosystem.





There are a couple other likely reasons for the decision.

1) Insufficient WiMax network buildout to date and in near future
2) Nokia is not a part of the Clear ecosystem.
and...

3) Problems with WiMax deployments that do not provide the quality or trouble free connection that Nokia expected.

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If I remember correctly, Nokia didn't get into this (the tablets) to compete with existing devices for market share. They were looking for a way to enter the mobile "computer" market and saw the tablets as a way to expand customer perception of Nokia as more than just a "cell phone" manufacturer.

Perhaps Nokia knows of even more compatibility problems with WiMax in the USA further down the line. Nokia may not have wanted their name associated with a possible failure.

BTW, wasn't Nokia providing the network infrastructure equipment for WiMax in 4 Texas markets?

I thought those markets (Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio and Austin) were supposed to be up by Q3, 2008.

H'm mm... I wonder what they learned from that experience?
 
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Originally Posted by YoDude View Post
and...

3) Problems with WiMax deployments that do not provide the quality or trouble free connection that Nokia expected.

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If I remember correctly, Nokia didn't get into this (the tablets) to compete with existing devices for market share. They were looking for a way to enter the mobile "computer" market and saw the tablets as a way to expand customer perception of Nokia as more than just a "cell phone" manufacturer.

Perhaps Nokia knows of even more compatibility problems with WiMax in the USA further down the line. Nokia may not have wanted their name associated with a possible failure.

BTW, wasn't Nokia providing the network infrastructure equipment for WiMax in 4 Texas markets?

I thought those markets (Dallas, Fort Worth, San Antonio and Austin) were supposed to be up by Q3, 2008.

H'm mm... I wonder what they learned from that experience?
The only technical problems I am aware of are that the coverage area turned out to not be nearly as large as originally thought. There may be compatibility problems with Clear, I doubt with Wimax per se. But people have overlooked that the Nokia tablet was never WiMax Certified with no explanation why not and despite being one of the first Wimax devices; and now they are off the market. Hmmm.

The 4 TX buildouts were cancelled early and the contracts along with them. You can look at my WiMax related posts for the history of this whole Wimax thing from the first announcement (more than 2 years ago) to the latest Clear JV. And now we are seeing some companies already writing down their Clear investments.
 
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What's weird is I saw a solid WiMAX connection on the N810WE I was testing in Fort Worth just about a week ago.
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Although typically I'm still smarting from my 770 going the way of the dodo; this move really doesn't hurt their original intent as much as the naysayers would lead you to believe.

To release a marginally usable piece of kit that would function in just a few places really doesn't signal the doom of the NIT market in the least. It was just one flavor of the NIT's with keyboards. If you're in that market and have one already, you love it. If you're like me and WiMAX will come here the day before the end of the world happens, then this is a non-factor.

I'm just happy to finally celebrate a full year of a NIT being supported. I had my 770 for only 3 months before the N800 came out. And I've had my N810 now for 14 months (or so).

Just wish I could find one just to tinker with now though...
 
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Oops. Double post. Sorry about that.
 
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I'd said it elsewhere many times: I'll believe in WiMax when I see it. It seems likely that I won't see it, neither will most people. I'm, sadly, justified in my pessimism.
 
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If anyone is still wanting to get the N810 the XOHM Kiosk at Towson Town Mall still has some to they are out. Stop by Towson Town Center/ 825 Dulaney Valley Rd Towson MD 21204 or call 410 847 -9024.. The units are still $449.99 plus tax.
 
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I'd said it elsewhere many times: I'll believe in WiMax when I see it.
I saw it, just neglected to get the obligatory fuzzy picture.
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All XOHM Kiosks currently have the N810 WiMAX edition in stock with limited quantities. If your intrested in purchasing it I would suggest you call the location first before traveling out.

XOHM at Arundel Mills Mall
7000 Arundel Mills Circle
Hanover, MD 21076
410-540-9060
Mon-Sat 10:00am-9:30pm
Sun 11:00am-7:00pm

XOHM at Marley Station
7900 Ritchie Hwy
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
410-424-2424
Mon-Sat 10:00am-9:30pm
Sun 11:00am-6:00pm

XOHM at Columbia Mall
10300 Little Patuxent Parkway
Columbia, MD 21044
410-715-7078
Mon-Thu 10:00am-9:30pm
Fri 10:00am-10:00pm
Sat 9:00am-10:00pm
Sun 11:00am-6:00pm


XOHM Store at Harborplace & The Gallery
200 E Pratt St
Baltimore, MD 21202-6103
410-244-3031
Mon-Sat 10:00am-9:00pm
Sun 12:00pm-6:00pm

XOHM at Mondawmin Mall
2401 Liberty Heights Ave
Baltimore, MD 21215
NO NUMBER LISTED
Mon-Thu 10:00am-9:00pm
Fri-Sat 10:00am-10:00pm
Sun 11:00am-7:00pm


XOHM at Towson Town Center Mall
825 Dulaney Balley Rd
Towson, MD 21204
410-847-9024
Mon-Thu 10:00am-9:30pm
Fri-Sat 10:00am-10:00pm
Sun 11:00am-7:00pm

XOHM at White Marsh Mall
8200 Perry Hall Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21236
19.4 miles
410-933-2052
Mon-Thu 10:00am-9:30pm
Fri-Sat 10:00am-10:00pm
Sun: 1100am-7:00pm


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