Nokia N900

Alanstrainor

Yes. It's as a result of the PR1.2 update. There is a way around it which has been discussed on Maemo.org...can't find the thread at the minute.

Icyseanfitz

well thats good to know its probably nothing on my side then any idea when this damn update is meant to be coming out ive been hearing about it since before i even got my phone

Domscard

I think the update problem affects only apps from the extras testing catalogue - the rest seem to update ok for me. Whatever you do, don't uninstall any of them as you can't reinstall them until the PR1.2 update arrives. Luckily, I tested one that I didn't really want to try it out to discover this.

Icyseanfitz

is there a way to update each repo indivudualy? still cannot update it gets caught at the d in update everytime and just stays there for ever

goldwing

Thor wrote: »

They must have got you a new one if they lost the phone.

got an email today anyway and they said I will have a new n900 friday happy days:D

not_xanthor

Anybody know where in town i could get a decent N900 case cheapish?

Don't really care if it's ugly as sin.


Just want something to keep the screen scratch free, and protect it from an accidental drop until the case i bought last week turns up....

....which if that Volcanic ash is anything to go by should by any month now.

podge018

nowhere has them, best off getting a blackberry one if you're that desperate

Nephew

I don't know if this was posted but you can register here to become a beta tester for the next ovi suite that supports the n900.

http://discussions.europe.nokia.com/t5/Maemo-Devices/N900-owners-wanted-to-beta-test-next-Ovi-Suite/m-p/667149#U667149

Sparks

not_xanthor wrote: »

Anybody know where in town i could get a decent N900 case cheapish?

Don't really care if it's ugly as sin.


Just want something to keep the screen scratch free, and protect it from an accidental drop until the case i bought last week turns up....

....which if that Volcanic ash is anything to go by should by any month now.

The standard Nokia case is only about a €10-14 on ebay and mine got here two days later from the UK.

Alanstrainor

Nephew wrote: »

I don't know if this was posted but you can register here to become a beta tester for the next ovi suite that supports the n900.

http://discussions.europe.nokia.com/t5/Maemo-Devices/N900-owners-wanted-to-beta-test-next-Ovi-Suite/m-p/667149#U667149

Cool, just signed up.

ct5amr2ig1nfhp

Nephew wrote: »

I don't know if this was posted but you can register here to become a beta tester for the next ovi suite that supports the n900.

http://discussions.europe.nokia.com/t5/Maemo-Devices/N900-owners-wanted-to-beta-test-next-Ovi-Suite/m-p/667149#U667149

Nice one. Just signed up myself.

god's toy

Nephew wrote: »

I don't know if this was posted but you can register here to become a beta tester for the next ovi suite that supports the n900.

http://discussions.europe.nokia.com/t5/Maemo-Devices/N900-owners-wanted-to-beta-test-next-Ovi-Suite/m-p/667149#U667149

Cool stuff! thanks for the link!

Sparks

Well, good things apparently also come to those who tweet...

Domscard

Sparks wrote: »

Well, good things apparently also come to those who tweet...

Well done! Just one thing - how are you going to be able to hand it back after 2 weeks?

Sparks

Logistically, I just hand it over to DHL and it becomes their problem.
Emotionally, by chanting "It's only a phone" over and over again

Domscard

Sparks wrote: »

Emotionally, by chanting "It's only a phone" over and over again

Except that it's really not 'only a phone', is it? We shall see how blasé you are in a fortnight's time.

Sparks

BTW, WOM World Nokia are now looking for more people from Ireland to try out the N900, in case anyone's interested...

Icyseanfitz

ooohhhh handing it back after two weeks is not going to be easy ive had mine for about three weeks and ive barely cracked the surface

Gran Hermano

I got mine just before Easter and my only regret is not getting it sooner. I'm stuck in Europe thanks to the poxy volcano and the N900 has already paid for itself in giving me the best mobile browser I've experienced. RSS feeds, GPS and the ability to check flights and airports is a dream. Booking trains, hotels and ferries on the go made things so much easier.

Vodafone live for 99c a day when roaming also keeps the expenses down.

Sparks

Well, maybe, but I've already run into one deal-breaker of a fault: bug 6063

podge018

Are RSS feeds data intensive? Any recommended ones? They're something I never bothered with before.

Domscard

Sparks wrote: »

Well, maybe, but I've already run into one deal-breaker of a fault: bug 6063

I've seen a few people mention that but I've never had any problem. It's curious alright - anyone else on this thread experience this? Is it something that is intermittent or just the unlucky few phones?

Irish Gunner

Domscard wrote: »

I've seen a few people mention that but I've never had any problem. It's curious alright - anyone else on this thread experience this? Is it something that is intermittent or just the unlucky few phones?

Yep I experience this and posted about it a few posts back. Seems to be a software issue but feel like I have to carry 2 phones now one to browse and one to make phonecalls:mad: Was thinking of sending phone back to nokia as there seems to be no fix ??

Sparks

N900 unboxing.

donkey balls

just been reading the last few posts about firmware trouble& some bugs how does it compare to the n97 does it freeze etc, i will be due an upgrade with 3 as they will be launching the n900 in july.

Tom Dunne

Sparks wrote: »

N900 unboxing.

It's the "Boxing and handing back the N900" post that I am looking forward to.

not_xanthor

So as of half an hr ago, i have an N900.


Three of my last five phones were Symbian, and the other two were a V3X(horrible) and a K800 (great phone, but rather simple)

So i feel a little lost.

Can anyone give me a quick summary of must have applications, and what 'quirks' i can look forward to?

Thanks

OneWayBet

Another N900 owner on the way, ordered it last night on eBay and expecting delivery either tomorrow or Monday.

I spent a lot of time deciding between the N900 and the HTC Desire, The N900 is a bit of a risk, most opinion on the N900 points to extreme joy or extreme frustration, I hope I made the right decision!

god's toy

I think far to many people got one hoping for an iphone type experience, like very simple to use and super slick UI. (however limited it really is) Thats just not what the n900 is about and people should know this before buying.

The way I see it is if you want a simple but easy to use phone then look to apple types handsets however if you want more than just a 'phone' a device that can be yours the way you want it, that can do so much more than anything before it (and at the same time) and if are also willing to take the time to learn and understand it, (its not an iphone and its not that simple out of the box to master) then yes the N900 is for you.

OneWayBet

Yes this is exactly why I bought it as I want more flexibility and I use Linux in several embedded devices already.
I think I'll love it as long as there are no show-stopper bugs preventing me from using basic phone functionality. If I bought the Desire I think I would be bored with it after a few months but it seems the N900 offers almost infinite possibilities to keep me entertained