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2010-02-25
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USB PORT ISSUE
Not to make you folks paranoid, but it will be a good thing to keep in back of your mind when your connecting and disconnecting the usb charge cable multiple times/day. Many N900 units are known to have the usb port falling off due to a tight fit and to some extent its a design flaw of this port. Get a spare usb cable and file off the prongs that stick out, that way you get least wear and tear on your usb port and it will hold longer. For more details, check out the mega long thread on usb port problems.
Not to make you folks paranoid, but it will be a good thing to keep in back of your mind when your connecting and disconnecting the usb charge cable multiple times/day. Many N900 units are known to have the usb port falling off due to a tight fit and to some extent its a design flaw of this port. Get a spare usb cable and file off the prongs that stick out, that way you get least wear and tear on your usb port and it will hold longer. For more details, check out the mega long thread on usb port problems.
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2010-02-25
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Originally Posted by cjsegninir
I just ordered mine from Amazon, and should be in my greasy hands before monday!
Took me a while to decide, but finally I jumped head first (Mainly because of all the marvels I read in this forum).
I hope I keep it for at least two years, like my faithful N95 8GB.
Cheers
I came from an N95, actually an N95-1 and N95-4. N900 gives me the same wow feeling.
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2010-02-25
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Originally Posted by flydeep
This may be a good argument for buying a cheap desktop charger and a few batteries. Then there is no reason to plug in the usb charge cable multiple times a day.
USB PORT ISSUE
Not to make you folks paranoid, but it will be a good thing to keep in back of your mind when your connecting and disconnecting the usb charge cable multiple times/day. Many N900 units are known to have the usb port falling off due to a tight fit and to some extent its a design flaw of this port. Get a spare usb cable and file off the prongs that stick out, that way you get least wear and tear on your usb port and it will hold longer. For more details, check out the mega long thread on usb port problems.
I like using the desktop charger anyway; my batteries and charger cost me way less than $20 including shipping. I hadn't really thought about the USB issue much till now.
It is interesting, though -- my Kindle USB adapter has more or less worn out, so I now use my N900 USB adapter for the Kindle and the N900.
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2010-02-25
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Originally Posted by geneven
Good idea. I was considering doing this and cycling 2 batteries if I found myself running out of juice mid-day. Saving wear and tear on the USB port is something I hadn't thought of.
This may be a good argument for buying a cheap desktop charger and a few batteries. Then there is no reason to plug in the usb charge cable multiple times a day.
I like using the desktop charger anyway; my batteries and charger cost me way less than $20 including shipping. I hadn't really thought about the USB issue much till now.
It is interesting, though -- my Kindle USB adapter has more or less worn out, so I now use my N900 USB adapter for the Kindle and the N900.
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2010-02-25
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Are you guys with the spare batteries and desktop charger solution using OEM Nokia batteries or third party knock-off's?? I'd be wary about using third party...have heard some horror stories.
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2010-02-25
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Originally Posted by Ronaldo
I'll be using the N900 with native apps for a week or so (and making sure I understand re-flashing and app removal procedures) before I consider adding any extras.
every one talks about firefox...i think it sucks, i dont because its a slow start up we all know why. but page fitment and also its not clear in landscape mode to read text unless u zoom. MircoB is great does same as firefox but better. i know mircoB uses firefox engine but it uses it better on n900 .
by the way good choice, great phone
by the way good choice, great phone