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2009-08-24
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#42
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I wonder what software is needed on a Netbook device, that isn't already in Linux?
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2009-08-24
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Originally Posted by ColdFusion
That Ultra-Cool software ... you know .. that bloats your storage, slows down your computer, and makes if vulnerable to viruses and spyware.
I wonder what software is needed on a Netbook device, that isn't already in Linux?
It's all the rage these days! :-)
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2009-08-24
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Originally Posted by geneven
There are some differences though - Nokia makes reliable high-quality hardware and has a strong distribution channel with a reputation for excellence when it comes to telephone software. This makes the Booklet more attractive to the average user and can command a higher pricepoint. There is overlap between the mobile phone - tablet - netbook segment so this move is logical. It is disappointing however not to have a device like this running Maemo, but perhaps something similar is in the pipeline?
Once again, Nokia shows its penchant for going where the competition already is. It had the small tablet field almost to itself, and instead it decided to fight it out with the Netbook people. I just don't see Nokia as the company I would pick to beat the rest. (I guess I just am flat-out not a Nokia fan, I finally realize...)
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2009-08-24
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I'm not surprised much by the decision though. Maybe this plays alongside the other developments, such as Microsoft agreeing to develop a version of Office for Nokia handhelds. MS gives up mobile OS share, gains more netbook share?
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2009-08-24
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#46
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Originally Posted by geneven
Well, without Karel posting, you have stepped up admirably.
I just don't see Nokia as the company I would pick to beat the rest. (I guess I just am flat-out not a Nokia fan, I finally realize...)
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#47
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Originally Posted by ragnar
If we're talking about Fremantle, you're probably right. But what about Diablo? If you didn't have to go "all thumbs"
Well, I need to choose my words carefully here, but Maemo isn't currently fully suitable for 10" screen sizes
for Fremantle and worked to improve the Diablo UI wouldn't that be suitable for a Netbooksy-like form factor?
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2009-08-24
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#48
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I was hoping for something innovative, like the TouchBook but with the Nokia touch & quality build. Instead we get the Bang&Olufsen of netbooks...
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2009-08-24
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#49
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Originally Posted by ColdFusion
Well, Diablo was still designed for 4" stylus screens, for a constrained mobile device. So that means one application on screen at the time, one view at a time. Those are pretty bad limitations for a 10" lapt... Booklet. Application UI's were designed with these constraints in mind, so blowing them to 10" would in most cases just break and not look very nice.
If we're talking about Fremantle, you're probably right. But what about Diablo? If you didn't have to go "all thumbs"
Of course nothing is impossible, given enough time, motivation and resources.
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2009-08-24
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#50
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Originally Posted by qgil
Threads merged.
Is one thread enough? This one at Off-topic was first:
http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=30940
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