so far i can't use the front camera yet.. maybe have to wait for the next firmware update...

Some disadvantage of N900 right now (what I have found la):

- No built in mms function (install fMMS)
- cannot video call (even skype video call.. normal skype call can)
- u can't group ur contacts.. so if wanna send to several contacts, have to pick one by one.
- No built in function for USSD (*122#) - just install the USSD widget
- does not have a good camera (maybe becoz i used N82 b4 this)

Advantage:
- the best mobile internet browser
- can open many IM in one time..
- multitask function
- clear and bright screen <--- from my personal view
- cool 4 panoramic desktop.. (creativity man)
- cool sms interface (same like IM)

so.. think before u buy.. (i'm still waiting for the new meego to come out soon.. hopefully all of the simple2 function will be fixed then)

wah,lucky i didnt buy this N900,if i buy sure die also.do you need to root to install random applications/softwares ?

actually to install new applications is quite easy.. just download it from nokia ovi store or from the application manager..

well.. it depends on the person.. for me, N900 is the best

Have you tried iPhone or nexus1 ?or maybe Milestone yet ?

Lol n900 beats all of those phones

As you pointed out.Most of the problem can be solved by using 3rd party software.
But pity cannot make video call with this phone.

I think it's very easy to install program to N900

eh , this baby dont have mms function and video call ??

huh? dude.. u using wat software? fring?

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Added on March 7, 2010, 7:26 pmfor me, i would rate n900 as 9.5 out of 10.. thats my opinion

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Added on March 7, 2010, 7:31 pmdude.. mind to tell me how to use the ussd widget.. it appears 'click to update' after i added the widget to my desktop

This post has been edited by Darkcloudz: Mar 7 2010, 07:31 PM

their probably designing some new super cool interface for video call n mms thats why its late, and the phone is just too awesome to wait for those features that they just released it without em

i use skype..but nv try d camera yet.just normal call..LOL

I already tried iPhone and nexus1 from my friends already..
well to be honest.. both phone are great but what I love about N900 is the originality.. u can customize ur desktop like u wanted... +i love the multitasking part of N900

My conclusion is...
iPhone, nexus1 is good for a person who likes everything simple, fancy and following the trend..
N900 is for somebody who willing to learn and taking risk hehe

So iPhone, nexus1 and N900 all are great

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Added on March 7, 2010, 7:58 pmabout the ussd.. it's a bit tricky... i can't remember which tutorial i followed to solve the problem..

Anyway try follow this tutorial that i just found.

http://talk.maemo.org/attachment.php?attac...46&d=1262733515 -- link for the USSD pad

before installing the deb file. install this first - http://maemo.org/downloads/product/Maemo5/pygtkeditor/ This is important since the software will also install the python platform for u. (if not ur deb installation will come out with errors).

to install deb files watch this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvDgBG9xQzc

hope it helps

source = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQbubyj3C84

This post has been edited by drexar: Mar 7 2010, 08:14 PM

drexar.. need ur help on ussd widget

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Added on March 7, 2010, 8:14 pmi tired twice. twice oso failed.. == i follow the instruction edi le..

This post has been edited by Darkcloudz: Mar 7 2010, 08:14 PM

what's the error? try this already?

before installing the deb file. install this first - http://maemo.org/downloads/product/Maemo5/pygtkeditor/ This is important since the software will also install the python platform for u. (if not ur deb installation will come out with errors).

yea dude.. i need tis.. it state python error.. thx. trying now..

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Added on March 7, 2010, 8:23 pmdone edi.. thx dude.. u r great XD

This post has been edited by Darkcloudz: Mar 7 2010, 08:23 PM

Glad to help u...

lol!

Good and informative writeup to give a heads up to potential N900 owners

this fMMS application can be downloaded from the OVI store for free?

And when u all mention 3rd party software, is readily available for free and where?

u can see all of the 3rd party apps in maemo.org or just download it from n900 application manager..

the fmms can be downloaded from extra-devel maemo.org (see previous post for more details)

to download apps from extra-devel follow this steps:
http://thenokiablog.com/2009/10/27/maemo-e...0-applications/

(BE WARN.. do it at ur own risk.. think b4 u install anything in ur phone especially from the extra-devel.. or else have to format it back )

This post has been edited by drexar: Mar 7 2010, 11:12 PM

n900 got stuff for you to test out before its official... that is the extra-devel.. which meanc bugs may appear or risk of bricking your phone.... so make sure you are ready for the worst when doing all this installation....


cheers....

btw fMMS have made its way to official... so it is functioning...

Let's put it this way:
Probably Nokia is rushing to launch this device as soon as possible, thus many functions weren't available yet and/or is currently very basic. That could also be one reason why they didn't plan to launch in Asia at first.

You can see that the phone features/functionality is very basic; They emphasize more on the web browsing experience as this was more of an Internet Tablet.

Anyway, the phone is still easy to use and straightforward. Only if you want to make use of the device capabilities, then you need some knowledge/skills; but that's smartphone anyway, else what's the reason to get a smartphone?


It depends on each person definition of what is best for them.

If in terms of "GENERAL", technically, the N900 is one of the most powerful smartphone available today.
But to a user/owner, it depends on what the person is looking for and what's important to them. Some might be looking for good camera, thus any phone which doesn't have good camera becomes not good. Some might say "aiyah, this phone no multi-touch" so, they call it not good. These are all "personal" opinion.
In technical terms, if you compare the power/capabilities of these phones, it's very obvious N900 is the best currently.

Doesn't matter if the N900 is the most powerful smartphone or not, most important is what "YOU" (the user) really wants. A powerful phone, might mean nothing to someone who doesn't make use of the feature/function, right?
Just depends on what "YOU" really want; doesn't matter what others think, whether it's the best or not; more importantly is what's best for yourself.