Nokia N900

Nephew · 03-02-2010 8:21pm

Whats the maximum memory card the phone can take and is divx playback choppy and restrictive?

Alanstrainor · 04-02-2010 12:19am

Nephew wrote: »

Whats the maximum memory card the phone can take and is divx playback choppy and restrictive?

Ive heard its 16GB for memory cards, but its already got 32GB in-built. Tbh i'd be surprised if it didn't take larger cards. Will you ever need more than 48GB though?

TomTom · 04-02-2010 9:29am

jesus_thats_gre wrote: »

Just insured mine www.phonesonline.ie.

I looked at them but their T&C turns me off.

http://www.phonesonline.ie/mobile_phone_insurance_terms.asp

dregin · 04-02-2010 9:32am

The T&C leads me to believe that they cover nothing other than what the warranty already does.... no theft? no accidental damage? wtf?

Danbo! · 04-02-2010 9:42am

Alanstrainor wrote: »

It's here!

Few questions, if you don't mind?

Screen: Does it look like its easy to scratch? On a scale of 1 to 10 how responsive is it?
What firmware did it come with and could you update it OTA or did you need the Pc suite?
How is overall build quality, especially the USB port?
Its only been a day, but has it lagged at all?
How is the Web browser? Fast over 3G?
What network are you using it on?
How are you finding Landscape only? Can you see it as a novelty that may wear off?

Thanks

boc121 · 04-02-2010 9:50am

Are there any plans to change it from landscape only?

Alanstrainor · 04-02-2010 11:35am

Stee wrote: »

Few questions, if you don't mind?
Screen: Does it look like its easy to scratch? On a scale of 1 to 10 how responsive is it?

What firmware did it come with and could you update it OTA or did you need the Pc suite?

How is overall build quality, especially the USB port?

Its only been a day, but has it lagged at all?

How is the Web browser? Fast over 3G?

What network are you using it on?

How are you finding Landscape only? Can you see it as a novelty that may wear off?

Thanks

The screen is great, its very responsive, i did come from a 5800 though, so anything was going to be better. it doesnt seem like its easy to scratch, although its only been a day. and the screen quality is fantasitc 9/10.
It didnt come with the latest firmware but it updated ota once it was connected to the net.
The build quality is great, the slider seems strong and has a reassuring click when you slide it out. Ive no complaints with the usb, although its never something i had any issue with on other handsets.
well the first day with it was always going to see me testing it to its limits, so eventually it did lag, but that was with 5 heavy pages, youtube, digg, engadget etc open and a snes emulator. But even then it was only minor.
The browsing is amazing, still cant believe how well it handles multiple windows each with flash elements.
I'm usuing it with meteor prepay, i haven't tried the 3G yet though so can't comment.

Landscape only is grand so far, it feels odd in the hand when holding it in portrait.

All the above was posted on my shiney N900!!!!

boc121 · 04-02-2010 12:11pm

Hey Alan, could you see if this works if you dont mind.
Cheers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t77yb6xj_TQ

corglass · 04-02-2010 2:44pm

TomTom wrote: »

I looked at them but their T&C turns me off.

http://www.phonesonline.ie/mobile_phone_insurance_terms.asp

I agree, no theft cover is usless for me.

Anyone have any insurance alternatives to phonesonline.ie?

Thanks

04-02-2010 2:45pm

boc121 wrote: »

Hey Alan, could you see if this works if you dont mind.
Cheers.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t77yb6xj_TQ

worked a charm for me, nice find

roryj · 04-02-2010 4:58pm

Deleted User wrote: »

worked a charm for me, nice find

thats great. thanks for the tip. any way to ger the v/keybord to work in portrait. browser returns to landscape on text entry.?

Alanstrainor · 04-02-2010 5:13pm

Ye the portrait mode works a charm, not too sure if its something id use really, the phone doesnt really feel right in portrait mode.

In case my previous posts weren't clear enough, i love this device, screw the iphone! It's surpassed my expectations, and i've only just started tinkering with it!

I just found out how to use the IR port to control my tv... Sweet!

Tom Dunne · 04-02-2010 5:15pm

Alanstrainor wrote: »

i love this device, screw the iphone!

:eek:

Alanstrainor wrote: »

I just found out how to use the IR port to control my tv... Sweet!

That's something I've been meaning to do. Post up some details on how you did it.

Alanstrainor · 04-02-2010 5:31pm

Ah i was being a bit harsh towards to ould iphone there!

I found a guide here, which worked straight away, i had no issue with my tv. It's really great.

jesus_thats_gre · 04-02-2010 5:43pm

corglass wrote: »

I agree, no theft cover is usless for me.

Anyone have any insurance alternatives to phonesonline.ie?

Thanks

No theft cover?

http://www.phonesonline.ie/mobile_phone_insurance.asp

Accidental Damage, Liquid
Damage, World Wide Cover,
Theft, Extended Warranty

04-02-2010 5:51pm

jesus_thats_gre wrote: »

No theft cover?

http://www.phonesonline.ie/mobile_phone_insurance.asp

Exclusions
The Company shall not be liable for
1. theft howsoever arising including damage resulting from attempted theft
http://www.phonesonline.ie/mobile_phone_insurance.asp

Confusing? YES!

jesus_thats_gre · 04-02-2010 5:51pm

jesus_thats_gre wrote: »

No theft cover?

http://www.phonesonline.ie/mobile_phone_insurance.asp

Just called them the there and they have confirmed that Theft is 100% covered and they have processed countless claims for theft.

They are going to amend the T&Cs.

jesus_thats_gre · 04-02-2010 5:52pm

Deleted User wrote: »

Exclusions
The Company shall not be liable for
1. theft howsoever arising including damage resulting from attempted theft
http://www.phonesonline.ie/mobile_phone_insurance.asp

Confusing? YES!

Very!!

Thor · 04-02-2010 6:56pm

the actual company that does the insurance is called fonesure and they are based in the uk. it does cover theft.

http://www.fonesure.com/

phonesonline.ie are just a reseller of fonesure.

Nephew · 04-02-2010 8:24pm

Does anyone know what the difference is between the two n900 phones for sale on expansys.ie? There is a e133 price difference between them.

http://www.expansys.ie/d.aspx?i=186949
http://www.expansys.ie/d.aspx?i=187746

dregin · 05-02-2010 2:20am

jesus_thats_gre wrote: »

Just called them the there and they have confirmed that Theft is 100% covered and they have processed countless claims for theft.

They are going to amend the T&Cs.

sorry, but a company who is going to amend their terms and conditions based on one person lodging a complaint based on a GAPING HOLE in them doesn't sound all that genuine tbh..............

jesus_thats_gre · 05-02-2010 7:36am

dregin wrote: »

sorry, but a company who is going to amend their terms and conditions based on one person lodging a complaint based on a GAPING HOLE in them doesn't sound all that genuine tbh..............

I appreciate what you are saying but it is not "their" terms and conditions. They have just reproduced the T&Cs from the underwriters website. They just reproduced it wrong as oppossed to just ameding the T&Cs on a whim.

The T&Cs on the underwriter of the insurance website are different. From the underwriters website:

The Insurer shall not be liable for
1. theft of the Equipment from any unattended vehicle unless all windows are closed all doors are securely locked all security devices are activated and the Equipment is concealed from view in a locked glove compartment locked boot or locked load area
2. theft of the Equipment from any premises or mode of transport unless involving forcible and violent entry or exit
3. theft of the Equipment from the person of the user unless involving force or the threat thereof

Still not perfect by any means but they were the best option I could find. Unfortunately I cannot avail of the insurance provided by operator due to it being a corporate account and me purchasing the handset sim free.

darragh o meara · 05-02-2010 12:07pm

Looking forward to getting my hand on one if vodafone get thier bloody ast together and sort out the website!!!

Has anyone here been able to buy one from vodafone over the phone???

goldwing · 05-02-2010 2:29pm

does anyone no if phonesonline.ie will cover the phone if you did'nt buy it from them

Thor · 05-02-2010 4:45pm

goldwing wrote: »

does anyone no if phonesonline.ie will cover the phone if you did'nt buy it from them

yeah phonesonline.ie(fonesure insurance) will cover the phone no problem.

all you need to do is ring phonesonline and give them your details and the imei of the phone and thats it, you're covered.

nazoil · 05-02-2010 4:59pm

Nephew wrote: »

Does anyone know what the difference is between the two n900 phones for sale on expansys.ie? There is a e133 price difference between them.

http://www.expansys.ie/d.aspx?i=186949
http://www.expansys.ie/d.aspx?i=187746

The dearer one is for people who want to spend more money. Same device.

goldwing · 05-02-2010 5:10pm

Thor wrote: »

yeah phonesonline.ie(fonesure insurance) will cover the phone no problem.

all you need to do is ring phonesonline and give them your details and the imei of the phone and thats it, you're covered.

thanks I had emailed them twice about this and I had no reply which I thought was a bit strange

boc121 · 05-02-2010 6:38pm

Has anyone any news of this on 02 yet

mik_da_man · 05-02-2010 8:59pm

goldwing wrote: »

thanks I had emailed them twice about this and I had no reply which I thought was a bit strange

Not a bit strange in my expierence.
Their customer service is brutal

goldwing · 06-02-2010 8:39pm

mik_da_man wrote: »

Not a bit strange in my expierence.
Their customer service is brutal

oh, maybe not then:)

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