Nokia N900

[Kaepora Gaebora]

I'm strongly considering purchasing a Nokia N900.


Does anyone have any particular thoughts on the device? I live in the US and have AT&T, so I would not have 3G service, which sucks. Are there any US owners of the n900 who have AT&T?

 

[PokeParadox]

I have an N900 and the phone itself is cracking, although I feel meamo itself is feeling a little bit dated. I do think if NitDroid gets calls working I may switch to using that. At least you can dual or triple boot on it.


Can't comment on mobile service provides since I am based in the UK.

 

[gadgetoid]

As long as you understand that the N900 is abandoned by Nokia and being updated by the community, it's not a bad device. It's a little like having an Android phone, except all the software is free.


If you don't already know about it, go here: http://wiki.maemo.org/Community_SSU

 

[Kaepora Gaebora]

Looking into where I should buy the n900. Does anyone have any suggestions? Amazon is pricey, ebay sketches me out sometimes, I prefer new, but realistically know used is more than likely.

 

[DaMummy]

could keep an eye on cowboom.com they sell refurbished ones from time to time, its what they specialize in, selling refurbished anythings


same with expansys-usa.com

 

[DrKlaw]

While I was waiting for my Pandora, to stave off symptoms of gadget withdrawal, I picked up my n900. It is amazing. I use it for everything (including this post). I switched to T-Mobile because of it. If you do end up buying one, I would also recommend getting a GameGripper.


I wish I could get an n950...

 

[Fzero]

my mate has one, i kind of rated it when it was first out as i hadnt played with many androids at that point, plus the included Ovi maps sat nav was a nice bit of bundled ware.


soon went off it though, too chunky, not as responsive as most androids i found.


what appealed to me at first was the slide out k/board as i thought might be good for use with emulation - as it has a d-pad of sorts


...but the d-pad is on the lower "right" hand side, which i never understood why, but i couldnt get on with that, my left thumb is for d-pads, the right does the firing/jumping/running/smashing/etc..

 

[Kaepora Gaebora]

While I was waiting for my Pandora, to stave off symptoms of gadget withdrawal, I picked up my n900. It is amazing. I use it for everything (including this post). I switched to T-Mobile because of it. If you do end up buying one, I would also recommend getting a GameGripper.


I wish I could get an n950...

What's your opinion of T-Mobile? I live in western Mass, not too far from RI, and I'm considering the move to T-Mobile...

 

[Kaepora Gaebora]

Just as an update, I purchased an n900 on ebay last night for $180. I think I'll first try it out on my att plan and then move over to t-mobile if I enjoy the phone.

 

[DrKlaw]

What's your opinion of T-Mobile? I live in western Mass, not too far from RI, and I'm considering the move to T-Mobile...

I have had no problems with T-Mobile. I find it very reliable where I live.

 

[gadgetoid]

Just as an update, I purchased an n900 on ebay last night for $180. I think I'll first try it out on my att plan and then move over to t-mobile if I enjoy the phone.

Not a bad price! Make sure you drop into #maemo on freenode