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2010-04-11
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Downsides :
- crapy phone app
-crapy call log
-no mms , not out of the box at least .
-slagy media playback , i notese lots of breaks when i play music over stereo BT headset.
-nokia maps not fully fuctional , not yet.
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2010-04-11
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2010-04-11
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@ Manchester, UK
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2010-04-11
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2010-04-11
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Thanks to everyone that contributed here. I think I am going to go out and get the phone. That means I need to get T-mobile as well so will be switching from Sprint to T-mobile. T-mobile doesn't require you to sign a contract which works out perfectly. If the day ever comes that the N900 will be history and one of the other providers has a phone I like, switching will be easy. Sprint service works very poorly in my Queens NY home. It's not bad in general, but I happen to live in a total Sprint dead spot.
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2010-04-11
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2010-04-11
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2010-04-11
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I was much like you a few months ago, I had read up on the device and the things that appealed to me in particular were the browser, integration of IM/SMS and the vast codec support. However i was apprehensive as i knew nothing of programming or that kind of stuff.
One month after buying i am totally in love with this phone, and because of this brilliant forum i have even dabbled in a bit of modding, i have flashed the global firmware and overclocked the processor![]()
In a way getting this phone has also given me more knowledge of computers and stuff so its educational!
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2010-04-11
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What it's excellent at:
- Web browsing/flash
- Skype, IM messaging
- Multimedia (lots of codecs)
- Ourdoor (video)camera
- Unix functionality (you may find a use in the future)
- Exchange sync and contact organization
- Document editing (full openoffice support)
- Connectivity (bluetooth / wifi / USB)
- Stability and performance (especially when overclocking, which it loves!)
- Navigation (with Sygic navigator)
- Multitasking
What it's decent at:
- Productivity (email client is OK, but not great; calendar is weak)
- Phone functionality (phone works fine, but lacks some call management features)
- Indoor photos (low light)
- Gaming
What it's terrible at:
- Battery life (I average ~24h per charge, meaning a charge every night)
- GSM frequency support (I forget which bands it lacks, but it does not support them all, so 3G can be limited)
- Simplicity. Some see this as a positive: The interface is very powerful and configurable, and pulls no punches. But, for those who want something braindead simple, it's not the right choice.
Personally, it happens to be the best technology thing I've ever owned. Like others have said, if you're looking for a pocket computer that happens to have a GSM radio/telephony, this is the best device money can buy. If you're looking for a phone with a great web browser, it's competitive. If you're looking for a business tool or fashion accessory, Blackberry/iPhone's a better choice.
My $0.02.
Last edited by nightfire; 2010-04-11 at 06:19.