Except the Desktop; It can't work in Portrait mode unless it's a separate Desktop configuration because of the flexible desktop design. In order to allow Portrait and Landscape orientation like Symbian, the widgets, buttons, need to be place inside a container or box, or fix sized, so that when it rotate to Portrait mode, it can re-arrange all the containers/box/buttons vertically, where as in Landscape mode, it will expand and re-arrange, just like Symbian.

I would not want to loose the flexible Desktop, which is why it's called Desktop just like our Windows Desktop, the orientation is also in landscape mode. BUT, they could always make it as an option, instead of being Apple like, only give you 1 choice

Still the CSSU might consume more memory and cause the device to lags more, especially for those whom already have laggy device after jam-pack it with widgets on Desktop. The device crave for more memory and power.

On a side note, I tested the Mozart at DiGi centre; it's smooth and fast, like iOS, but very plain and simple, the calendar is just plain 2D white with simple table and black font, while Maemo looks way cooler, futuristic with nice gradient blue, etc. Nonetheless, the fluidity and smoothness is nice. Heard multi-tasking, copy-and-paste, IE9 mobile is coming this year, but multi-tasking might be something like iOS as they said something about "controlling" to prevent over usage of battery; Control is one thing, always allow options for advance users, is another thing.
Wondering about Flash, as the mobile IE doesn't support Active-X plugin due to security reasons? But Adobe announce there will be Flash for Windows Phone 7?

I also tested the HTC Desire HD, not sure why, it's so darn laggy and actually hang/stop responding, maybe too many apps open or memory usage too high? Give up touching it back to Mozart.

sms in potrait mode?

I agree in all that you have said. It's not the best thing so far, it does consume lots of battery at the moment, it is kind of buggy, and probably not the best portrait mode at the moment. It's still a major breakthrough though. I'm sure we'll see a more fixed version of it. Right now, even holding the phone in portrait consumes CPU.... I'm personally not 100% going to use this first due to the consumption... but conceptually very intriguing to me.

About other phones.... well, you always hear people talking about compromising something to get fluidity and like kick-ass UI. The one thing I'm NOT willing to compromise which I'm so pampered by the n900 is FLEXIBILITY - as you have mentioned very well already.

Yes. Even before this. Now it's just more fluid. Your conversations can autorotate when launched

The battery consumption is the killjoy part of the CSSU for now.
Currently I'm using the modified hildon desktop & some patched application file to enable autorotation.Gives roughly the same effect but without the heavy battery consumption.

oh? you mean it's EXACTLY like forced rotation too? whose patch is that? that's VERY interesting... care to share it? here and also in the CSSU forum?

Yeah.Something like what the CTRL + SHIFT + R do.
Forgot the exact location where I got it.I think it's from MuhammadAG repo.I'll try to upload tomorrow(bad connection in my home)
And no,it's not from CSSU.It's standalone deb files.What CSSU does is pretty much send these third party updates & combined it together as bulk & makes it as a group update.I just take some of it.

Oh? cause as far as i know... like I don't recall having any deb file that FORCES rotation on every app... many of MAG's patches allows rotation of things like status menu and modest but i've never seen one that forces rotation without pressing ctrl shift r... all must be manually toggled

thanks! if you can share it here! I'll gladly try it out

This post has been edited by Dark_Angel85: Feb 22 2011, 10:32 PM

Only some application rotate automatically.Not all.

True, the flexibility~
The best is, we have a choice, we can customize to make it complicated and useful, or keep it simple so it's smooth, etc. But, usually, we would want to utilize and very much customize it

Regarding portrait mode, many apps have portrait mode, but you can have option to turn it on or off, that's the beauty, CHOICE for users, especially for people who don't have the rotation.
Some apps, I turn off the auto-orientation because it's quite annoying when it rotates, still prefer landscape view most of the time, and sometimes, when the phone is laggy, the auto-orientation can be quite problematic. Luckily, we have a choice =)

If only we can upgrade the hardware on this device.....

which remote db au using pls share..

awwwwww...... but STILL!!! it rotates automatically without triggering the ctrl shift r? Do SHARE!!! You're really sifu la...

That's the keyword! CHOICE!! Freedom of choice!!! I can NEVER compromise that

Works with the nokia console:

Nokia MM9780S

Some other remotes work as well... but not all the buttons mentioned have the same configuration... you'll have to try most buttons to double check if they function as they are... but it DEFINITELY scares the shit out of my housemates!! KAKAKAKKAA

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Added on February 23, 2011, 7:32 amwow!!! in less than a day, MAG already patched up some fixes to it! Trying it soon!

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Added on February 23, 2011, 7:39 amnow the forced rotation functions are more seamless and works BETTER now... gonna try it for the day and check the power consumption... That's what I call REAL updates...

not like how... certain *ahem ahem companies do

This post has been edited by Dark_Angel85: Feb 23 2011, 07:39 AM

HELP~! it works but it will kept showing pop-up like, 'internal error, application 'calendar' is now closed..now im out of ideas....

Just to share, for those who are having problems with PREENV, try this:

$ sudo gainroot
# apt-get -f install
# apt-get autoremove
# apt-get clean

# apt-get update
# apt-get upgrade
# apt-get install preenv

I had a problem before Problem solved!

Thanks mate will update you the outcome later tonite.

Ooh..cool. Will try this.

Do share.. =)

Oh, about my Maxis thingy, I still have to pay the bills.
Hm, don't know what makes it very expensive. I always make sure not to be connected to Maxis 3G.

get a dataplan package, safer
we never know how the operator charge us and we are no way tracing it, their answer never satisfy, just switch operator if you feel being conned...too much

im downloading PR 1.2 version. last night i use PR 1.3 version. this is sad.

Yeah, I was thinking to do the same.. =)
New package.

Hm, the app used to switch Astro channels, can't find it? Am still a noob

This post has been edited by solsekuin44: Feb 23 2011, 09:42 AM

use the app dataplan monitor. It gives you an idea about how much data has been downloaded and when to stop... so, if lets say you subscribed to the 500mb 1 day plan, you can go ahead... surf, keep checking the dataplan monitor (which will be on your desktop) and make sure you don't exceed the 500mb mark. It can also be easily reseted in settings. It'll help you monitor your usage very well.. how accurate it is, i've yet to overshoot that limit ever since using it....

pr1.3 comes with many bugfixes.. you should try patching it. You can always revert to the previous patch if you're not happy with the latest firmware. Don't worry. thanks to the sifus here, a lot of the necessary instructions about reflashing with firmware is on the firstpage... if you go to youtube, there are even tutorial videos which CLEARLY help if you're afraid.

use qtirreco... can download from app manager or use apt-get

Bro under what database is this remote stored...?

Irreco