Nokia N900 Pitfalls and Issues that should be recognised
If an admin/mod would be as nice as to change the title of this topic to reflect the thread title. Ty.

I have signed up merely to defend Nokia due to uneducated and terrible comments in these forums for which have no backing and understanding of the environment it is posted in and argued against.

Experience with Nokia N900
I've had my Nokia N900 since it was available on Pre-Order. Yes I am Australian. I use my Nokia N900 almost whenever I can and I have used it a lot.

I have created this topic to correct many preconceptions and complaints which are not valid but I will update this along with community perspectives (with moderation).

Complaints that should not be major complaints
There is no 3G Video Calling
The Nokia N900 is not a phone designed for this. Infact it is a Mobile Computer with phone capabilities. The primary roles for the product are to allow us to access the internet and check emails. It is similar to a PDA. Think of it as a N810 upgrade rather than alone. If you would like a phone with a keyboard go for the Nokia N97 or N97 Mini or the many other phones out there.
Alternative: There is video calling if you use Skype I believe and Nokia is going to implement this according to their website.
Update: On Nokia's website "Video calling: availability will be announced later"

There is no Virtual Keyboard in Portrait Mode
This product is not made for primarily portrait usage. It was designed with a keyboard so it should be used 2 handed. I believe it does not need a Virtual Keyboard in Portrait Mode as this is a not a necessity. It would not be that beneficial either, it is easier to type with 2 hands regardless. Yes it would be good if this feature was available however it isn't.
Alternative: Reverse engineer Portrait Keyboard from Opera Mobile and PORT it to an application.

Adobe Flash 10.1
In no way was this explicitly written that the N900 will receive Adobe Flash 10.1 but it was used as a testbed. Those that have purchased N900 for Flash 10.1 should have waited a little rather than hoping for it then not receiving it and complaining. MicroB is an exceptional browser that just needs a little tweaking.
Alternative: Sit and wait with Adobe Flash 9.4 and HTML5 (I think HTML5 works with Firefox, please correct me with PM if wrong).

Pitfalls of Nokia N900 which are inexcusable and should be updated/changed
- Ovi Maps having trouble picking up a connection with AGPS
- Email UI, integration and synchronization needs working on
- No built-in support for .doc and other common document files such as .xls, etc. Alternative: http://temporaryland.wordpress.com/2...p-on-the-n900/ (rm42)

Minor Pitfalls of Nokia N900
- Adobe Flash 10.1 (so there is a better web experience)
- Equalizer for Media Player
- Better Contacts management
- Cannot manage saved passwords in MicroB
- OS Bugs (these will always be around)


More to be added.

"There are no apps for the N900." Well, it depends on how you look at it:

http://temporaryland.wordpress.com/2...er-palm-users/

http://temporaryland.wordpress.com/2...p-on-the-n900/

OH OH me thinks he is in for a roasting lol.

Mathewtt, while i as a lover of the N900 appreciate your defense, you should not even have to counter argue at all. you understood what you were getting before you bought it. bottom line if you did not do your research then you are SOL.

treat it like any other large purchase. do your homework and you will be pleased with your decision.

This thread doesn't add anything new on the table.. :/

3g video calling and portrait mode is a phone capability. Then you said n900 is a mobile computer with phone capabilities. What makes you conclude that 3g video calling and portrait should not be implemented? Well portrait mode could be considered. Also if its a mobile computer why on earth is it under the phones list of nokia and not on the tablets? I mean common users surf the phones list of nokia for updates of new smartphones. Then why would they dump the n900 there if it wasnt suppose to be on the smartphone category after all?

These arguments/debates are pointless because the N900 is actually as capable and more of any apps etc as any other mobile and i would go as far to say that anything is possible on the N900 as it is indeed mostly open and fully programmable and only a matter of time before we have the choice of multiple OS as well as the capability of porting Symbian over to Meamo/Linux.
Remember it is in fact a computer in it's own right.
So basically the N900 has endless capabilities.
Point to the OP for sure is the N900 is a wonderful device and really does not need defending as it will in time shine with glory.
Dedicated users of the N900 know this only too well and as for the rest that doubt ... they will find out lol.

who's this guy?

Nokia's new Chairman? lol.

I am sorry to say this but in my opinion the OP is incorrect and should re-word everything.