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2009-12-05
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From a hardware point of view, the N97 has roughly the same components as the first generation of the iPhone, while the N900 has the latest mobile processor, more RAM, etc.
If you need a more phone centric user experience, I would say wait for the Symbian^3 device next year or Maemo 6 (Harmattan). If you prefer more of a mobile computer experience with many rough edges, go N900 (be warned that its phone functions are very basic).
And, in my personal opinion, the N97 is a dead-end. The future of Symbian is ^3 next year and, knowing Nokia's track record, it won't get updated for it (even if a Symbian^3 device happens to have the same specs!).
Last edited by mrojas; 2009-12-05 at 13:01.
If you need a more phone centric user experience, I would say wait for the Symbian^3 device next year or Maemo 6 (Harmattan). If you prefer more of a mobile computer experience with many rough edges, go N900 (be warned that its phone functions are very basic).
And, in my personal opinion, the N97 is a dead-end. The future of Symbian is ^3 next year and, knowing Nokia's track record, it won't get updated for it (even if a Symbian^3 device happens to have the same specs!).
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2009-12-05
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N900 mate,
I had N97 = big disappointment
No point in waiting as Nokia won't release another mobile computer device until late next year.
I had N97 = big disappointment
No point in waiting as Nokia won't release another mobile computer device until late next year.
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2009-12-05
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well, the word on the street is that the 920 is without a hardware keyboard, so you're talking about two different form factors- one is chunky, with a keyboard and a ressistive screen, the other will most likely be thinner, no keyboard, and a capacitive screen, the maemo 6 thing shouldnt be a big issue, i mean, how hard would it be to upgrade from 5 to 6, both phones will most likely have similar specs.. So it shouldnt be your main concern..
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2009-12-05
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ok N900 it is...!!!!
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thanks
lol
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2009-12-05
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Originally Posted by terry1738
I'm answering in the quote above.
What I need to work are the following
Map navigation: I have a 3 year OVI map contract however any map software that works is acceptable. The hardware on the N97 was faulty.
Is the GPS hardware reliable on the N900 -
A: I don't know. Haven't got the device. But search and you'lf find. You'll probably find experiences "all over the map."
Camera: The lens cover on the N97 scratched the the lens causing flaring with the flash. Are there any problems with the camera on the N900.
A: No.
Speakerphone: The speakerphone on the N97 performed like half duplex. This meant the other party lost most of the conversation when the N97 was on speakerphone Are there any problems with the N900 regarding conversation on speakerphone or otherwise.
A: Not that I've seen reported anywhere.
Voice dialing: I realise there is no voice dialing on the N900 however in country's like Australia where it is illegal to dial manually while driving (and rightly so) it is a necessity Is there any app that offers this function.
A: No app at the moment. I, and many others want this too. Check this thread
http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=34451
and answer this poll:
http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=34462
The N97 software was extremely clunky. Is the N900 software mature or still in alpha.
A: Some seems mature considering it's a new device and the first time with a phone functionality in maemo. Some seem in beta+. Some of the extras-dev are in alpha, I guess.
Any information on known issues with this phone would be appreciated.
A: Well. This forum has endless threads on experiences. There's also a bug log, with some 1600 bugs listed. And according to sources here, Nokia will respond on each one of those bugs (whether fix or no fix for example)
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2009-12-06
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There are not a lot of problems with the device. I can assure you there are A LOT more people satisfied with the phone that aren't spending all their time here complaining about it. If we had all the people with no problems posting "My phone works fine..", I'm sure it would overwhelm all the problematic posts. Minority always speaks loudest in forums, dont forget that. Because people with no problems have no need to come here regularly.
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If you don't know how to check your N900's uptime, you probably shouldn't own it.
If you don't know how to check your N900's uptime, you probably shouldn't own it.
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2009-12-06
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Thank you for your reply's.
As Laughingstok says there are more happy posts then unhappy ones which is very much the opposite with any of the N97 forums.
That is important because if you have a grip you will post to try to find answers to your problems, if your happy you not so likely to post.
I have been searching for threads that report problems with the N900 without much success so I assumed the N900 has no major hardware issues.
I have rewritten our accounts program so that I can connect over the internet and get client information and issue receipts, invoices etc. so a hardware keyboard and a reliable browser are the 2 prime requirements.
As an example of the frustration I am having with the N97 the browser on the N97 reports an error message on some pages "can not preform web function" that does not appear on my N95 browser or on safari in my wife's iPhone or any other browser and I cannot find a solution.
At least with a linux based distro I would have some chance of tracking down the problem myself, getting some useful advice in a forum or reporting the issue as a bug and have a hope of getting a reply.
A post I recently read says the N900 is not a phone well neither is the N97, I have a panic attack if the phone rings because I am never sure if I can answer it and dialing out is a nightmare with accelerometer being so slow to work you are always in the wrong orientation.
Again thanks for your replys.
As Laughingstok says there are more happy posts then unhappy ones which is very much the opposite with any of the N97 forums.
That is important because if you have a grip you will post to try to find answers to your problems, if your happy you not so likely to post.
I have been searching for threads that report problems with the N900 without much success so I assumed the N900 has no major hardware issues.
I have rewritten our accounts program so that I can connect over the internet and get client information and issue receipts, invoices etc. so a hardware keyboard and a reliable browser are the 2 prime requirements.
As an example of the frustration I am having with the N97 the browser on the N97 reports an error message on some pages "can not preform web function" that does not appear on my N95 browser or on safari in my wife's iPhone or any other browser and I cannot find a solution.
At least with a linux based distro I would have some chance of tracking down the problem myself, getting some useful advice in a forum or reporting the issue as a bug and have a hope of getting a reply.
A post I recently read says the N900 is not a phone well neither is the N97, I have a panic attack if the phone rings because I am never sure if I can answer it and dialing out is a nightmare with accelerometer being so slow to work you are always in the wrong orientation.
Again thanks for your replys.
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2009-12-06
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I love the N900 so far.
My only gripe with the device that might have had me wait for the next maemo device to come out is the screen size.
It is a bit too small for me. 3.5" is NOT enough by any stretch.
But I'm in the " I want a 4.1in or bigger" screen crowd. I would not mind a mobile device/phone with a 5" screen. :P
I do struggle when looking at it for too long. I feel like my eyes get tired. There is a huge difference in screen size between the N900 and the N800 for example.
I still would buy it now though because I can't possibly wait another year for a newer device, and from everything that I've read about the N97, that's pretty much a no go for me.
My only gripe with the device that might have had me wait for the next maemo device to come out is the screen size.
It is a bit too small for me. 3.5" is NOT enough by any stretch.
But I'm in the " I want a 4.1in or bigger" screen crowd. I would not mind a mobile device/phone with a 5" screen. :P
I do struggle when looking at it for too long. I feel like my eyes get tired. There is a huge difference in screen size between the N900 and the N800 for example.
I still would buy it now though because I can't possibly wait another year for a newer device, and from everything that I've read about the N97, that's pretty much a no go for me.
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2009-12-06
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get the n900 i love it they just small problems which will be fixed in updates
I have never had an experience like the N97 which failed to work in almost every area and dont want to repeat the same mistake by purchasing the N900 if it has similar issues.
The N900 has not been released in Australia as yet and reports indicate it may not be for some time so I have no way of testing it however I can buy one outright over the net.
What I need to work are the following
Map navigation: I have a 3 year OVI map contract however any map software that works is acceptable. The hardware on the N97 was faulty.
Is the GPS hardware reliable on the N900
Camera: The lens cover on the N97 scratched the the lens causing flaring with the flash. Are there any problems with the camera on the N900.
Speakerphone: The speakerphone on the N97 performed like half duplex. This meant the other party lost most of the conversation when the N97 was on speakerphone Are there any problems with the N900 regarding conversation on speakerphone or otherwise.
Voice dialing: I realise there is no voice dialing on the N900 however in country's like Australia where it is illegal to dial manually while driving (and rightly so) it is a necessity Is there any app that offers this function.
The N97 software was extremely clunky. Is the N900 software mature or still in alpha.
Any information on known issues with this phone would be appreciated.