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Product: Nokia N900
Website: www.nokia.com/n900
System Specifications: Linux Maemo 5 OS, TI OMAP3 CPU, 256MB RAM, 32GB Storage, 3.5-inch touch display, 3.5mm audio jack, 5 megapixels camera, 3G, GPRS, GSM, HSDPA, HSUPA, Li-ion battery, microSD
Price: £499 (eish)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Az8VE1NtY8&feature=fvw
http://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/review/1532657/nokia-n900
F*** yo iPhone ninja!
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Linux OS, really like would like to check this nokia out, damn. Nice look out tate, I am most diff gonna dig out this one, will share my views as I get more schoold.
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Nice phone indeed, would have only thought they would have just attached a usb 3.0 option for when that kicks in just to be safe. But non-the-less it don't make much of a diff when running a phone wit 1GB ram.
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You know this phone is pretty much irrelevant. No matter how good a phone is, people will still want an iPhone.
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You got a point right there, I guess peeps be buying the name these days not the benefits
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You know this phone is pretty much irrelevant. No matter how good a phone is, people will still want an iPhone.
Not me!!! i like Nokia more than any i-phone if they give sum shit like this! whoa! gotta cop this! when its gettin here Tate?
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Here are the full specs:
http://www.nokian900.com/nokia-n900-linux-maemo-phone-and-mobile-computer-full-technical-specifications/#more-25
It looks amazing, but I wonder how much it is gonna cost.
I am due for an upgrade in a few months.
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wow a useful phone.
The kind of stuff that has arisen my interest in mobile app development.
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I suspect it will be around the price of a new unlocked N97. In the US its $650. So about R6000 right? Not chump change by any means.
Whats useful is it supports VoIP calls so you can run skype and make free phone calls.
"Again f*** yo iPhone ninja!"
I'm eating beans and rice to afford this when it comes out.
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Joining tateguru on that beans and rice, but I might just add achar to the mix
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Hopefulle I don't have to pay too much in on upgrade.
I am getting either this or the Palm Pre.
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You know this phone is pretty much irrelevant. No matter how good a phone is, people will still want an iPhone.
Lets go pound for pound:
Phone N900 iPhone 3GS
OS GNU/Linux ? iPhone OS
root yes > no
Height 110.9 mm > 115.5 mm
Width 59.8 mm > 62.1 mm
Depth 19.55 mm < 12.3 mm
Weight 181 g < 135 g
CPU OMAP 3430 == OMAP 3430
CPU Speed 600 MHz == 600 MHz
RAM 256 MB == 256 MB
Storage 32 GB >= 16/32 GB
Expansion microSD > no
Battery 1320 mAh > 1219 mAh
Full Keyboard yes > no
Multi Touch no < yes
Display 88.9 mm == 88.9 mm
Resolution 800×480 > 480×320
3D OpenGL ES 2.0 == OpenGL ES 2.0
TV Out yes == yes
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g == 802.11b/g
GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 Mhz == 850/900/1800/1900 Mhz
UMTS/WCDMA/HSPA 900/1700/2100 MHz ? 850/1900/2100 MHz
Bluetooth 2.1 == 2.1
A-GPS yes == yes
Accelerometer yes == yes
Compa** no < yes
Camera 5 MP > 3 MP
Flash yes > no
Video 25 fps/WVGA ? 30 fps/VGA
FM Transmitter yes > no
Color Black < Black/White
Only thing iPhone wins on are size, colours & the multi-touch pinch interface which I could care less for.
As you can see very clearly the Incredible N900 >>>>>>>>>>> Puny iphone.
2nd round K.O!!
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Round one done... Iphone lien on the flour wit blood spiling out... Anyone up for blackberry?
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Atleast they realized symbian is a**...
you are not gonna mention how this thing is a brick?
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^^ don't u know size matters...
Mxm
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Atleast they realized symbian is a**...
you are not gonna mention how this thing is a brick?
Says the man with a G-1...
Next match: Incredible N900 vs puny g-1:
http://www.geekwithlaptop.com/compare-mobile-phones/t-mobile-g1-nokia-n900-3743_4041
First round K.O!!!
Nokia N900 remains unfuqwitable with a record of 2-0 by KO on this thread!
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Hopefulle I don't have to pay too much in on upgrade.
I am getting either this or the Palm Pre.
Next match: the Incredible Nokia N900 vs puny Palm Pre:
http://www.geekwithlaptop.com/compare-mobile-phones/Nokia-N900-Palm-Pre-4041_3567
3rd Round K.O. NOKIA N900 WINS!!!
Thats a 3-0 win record on this thread fellas!
'Who phone wan test?'
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Atleast they realized symbian is a**...
you are not gonna mention how this thing is a brick?
Says the man with a G-1...
Next match: Incredible N900 vs puny g-1:
http://www.geekwithlaptop.com/compare-mobile-phones/t-mobile-g1-nokia-n900-3743_4041
First round K.O!!!
Nokia N900 remains unfuqwitable with a record of 2-0 by KO on this thread!
how the f*** they gonna say we ain't got micro sd slot, when i got an 8 gb, and can expand to 32gb, has t-9...
# MP3 / WMA / WAV / eAAC+ music player
# WMV / RealVideo / MP4 / AVI / XviD video player
lol my g-1 plays most of these these..., and root access and i'm quite sure by the time 900 drops flash will be available for iphone and android...
ohh also google voice/combined with Gizmo = skype...soo not quite the KO...
so basically this fatso got the g-1 beat in maybe radio,battery life and camera...not too shabby for $500 dollars less, not to mention ya a** will not have access to their appstore...and finally no subsidizing...
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not to mention ya a** will not have access to their appstore...and finally no subsidizing...
LOL @ g-1 plea-bargaining a clear KO. Punch lame drunk need to stay in yo corna!
You see what this beast comes pre-loaded with?! + Its linux based OPEN SOURCE maemo OS so developers can play & release apps for free/ fair price. "fuq a app sto' "!
+ in the US t-mobile is already talking operator customisation which = "subsidizing".
"Punks jump up to get BEAT DOWN!"
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not to mention ya a** will not have access to their appstore...and finally no subsidizing...
LOL @ g-1 plea-bargaining a clear KO. Punch lame drunk need to stay in yo corna!
You see what this beast comes pre-loaded with?! + Its linux based OPEN SOURCE maemo OS so developers can play & release apps for free/ fair price. "fuq a app sto' "!
+ in the US t-mobile is already talking operator customisation which = "subsidizing".
"Punks jump up to get BEAT DOWN!"
man nokia don't give damn about Americans... where you see that?
http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/09/09/nokia-putting-foot-down-on-maemo-wont-allow-carrier-customizat/
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iPhone all day every day. f*** all that technical bullshit. I need my phone to work seamlessly with my Mac (as I would rather chop off my arms than have to use a PC). It's simple.
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None of you nerds mentioned the user experience either. Apple is always way ahead.
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None of you nerds mentioned the user experience either. Apple is always way ahead.
Actually most reviewers, me included, rate the user experience on the Pre, not only as matching the iPhone, but actually beating it.
Like you said, you don't bother with all the tinkering as much as I use to do on my iPhone. With the Pre, none of that was necessary, cos the phone is open to all developers' apps etc. without having to pay or jailbreak it.
The Pre is awesome. I just can't wait to see if this thing actually matches up, since the N97 also looked good on paper, but didn't deliver. I had one on test for a week and was really not impressed.
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not to mention ya a** will not have access to their appstore...and finally no subsidizing...
LOL @ g-1 plea-bargaining a clear KO. Punch lame drunk need to stay in yo corna!
You see what this beast comes pre-loaded with?! + Its linux based OPEN SOURCE maemo OS so developers can play & release apps for free/ fair price. "fuq a app sto' "!
+ in the US t-mobile is already talking operator customisation which = "subsidizing".
"Punks jump up to get BEAT DOWN!"
man nokia don't give damn about Americans... where you see that?
http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/09/09/nokia-putting-foot-down-on-maemo-wont-allow-carrier-customizat/
"maaaan" that quote's 'soooo' Sep 9th... ::)
Read it and weep punch-drunky:
This week, there have been a number of speculative stories suggesting that Nokia will not allow for operator customization of Maemo devices. Seems a few people are getting ahead of themselves. As we have said over the past couple of weeks, our plan with Maemo is to focus on the consumer experience – integrating applications and services from Nokia, our broad community of developers and publishers and, of course, from our operator customers. While we have not announced immediate plans to offer an operator variant for the N900, there are many customization points for operators on the N900. It would be absolutely incorrect to a**ume that we will not offer operators the ability to tailor future Maemo devices to suit their needs.
http://conversations.nokia.com/2009/09/11/maemo-and-n900-many-customization-points-for-operators/
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More N900 Stannery:
10 Things you need to know about the N900:
7. First for Firefox
Perhaps one of the most exciting parts of the announcement for the technology industry is the fact the N900 will be among the first with Firefox Mobile, the potted-down version of the popular desktop web browser.
The browser included within the N900 is actually built on Firefox founder Mozilla's technology, but Firefox Mobile will offer all the treats of the larger browser on a mobile phone.
This means tabbed browsing, intuitive web search with the Awesome Bar, and even synchronised bookmarks across your desktop and mobile experience.
Given the N900 is based on the ability to multi-task easily, this is a very important element for the new device.
http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/10-things-to-know-about-nokia-s-n900-635926
iPhones, g1's and Palm Pre's on the mat bleeding.
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More N900 Stannery:
10 Things you need to know about the N900:
7. First for Firefox
Perhaps one of the most exciting parts of the announcement for the technology industry is the fact the N900 will be among the first with Firefox Mobile, the potted-down version of the popular desktop web browser.
The browser included within the N900 is actually built on Firefox founder Mozilla's technology, but Firefox Mobile will offer all the treats of the larger browser on a mobile phone.
This means tabbed browsing, intuitive web search with the Awesome Bar, and even synchronised bookmarks across your desktop and mobile experience.
Given the N900 is based on the ability to multi-task easily, this is a very important element for the new device.
http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/10-things-to-know-about-nokia-s-n900-635926
iPhones, g1's and Palm Pre's on the mat bleeding.
Yo Tate, I'm really happy for you, and I'ma let you finish, but you're a geek and the iPhone is one of the best phones of all time!!!
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Is there anything good about the Omnia? Please advise....
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Is there anything good about the Omnia? Please advise....
Not much. Rather get the HTC Magic or the HTC touch Pro 2, or the Palm Pre.
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Yo Tate, I'm really happy for you, and I'ma let you finish, but you're a geek and the iPhone is one of the best phones of all time!!![/b]
Please refer to page 1 of this thread to witness the beatdown handed to your puny demi-god idol/idle iphone kanye.
Don't make me pull the race card Rob. On some: "Are you calling me a geek because I'm black or are you speaking for all white iphone stans against the N900 which is only available in Black?" Huh? ??? ;D ;)
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US$582.99 on Amazon for pre-order fellas:
http://www.amazon.com/Nokia-N900-Computer-Unlocked-3-5-Inch/dp/B002OB49SW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=wireless&qid=1253716835&sr=8-1
How much you willing to pay me to cop & ship to you? ;)
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I already spoke to my connect at Vodacom.
They plan to have it in SA within the following two months.
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How much are Vodacom planning on pushing it for over there?
Gotta be at least R6500 unlocked right?
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Probably closer to 8 or 9.
She didn't have prices yet, but I am going based on previous 900 models and the price of other phones in this cla**.
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Probably closer to 8 or 9.
She didn't have prices yet, but I am going based on previous 900 models and the price of other phones in this cla**.
Damn R9K?! I am sure you can do better than that through me fellas ;)
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None of you nerds mentioned the user experience either. Apple is always way ahead.
no time to research but from what I see, hardware is similar.
symbian got dropped, trusted it more thatn Windows Mobile, linux & google OS phones on the same ish.
The only contender is the MacOS Unix purebred Kernel which I believe is what makes the iphone still hol on to sumn....
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Looks like I may have to go with the HTC myTouch 3G (a.k.a Magic):
(http://www.htc.com/a**ets/0/830/890/9312/eeb8f8c1-d720-4620-bac3-746483140ecf.jpg)
specs:
Operating System Open OS - Android
Memory Internal Memory: Flash 512MB; RAM 192 MB DDR (includes 64MB baseband chip)
Expandable Memory/Card Slot : Yes Type: Micro SD Size: Up to 32 GB
Weight 4.1 Ounces (round to 1 decimal point)
Battery Life Talk time:
Up to 7 hours for GSM
Standby time:
Up to 2.5 weeks for GSM
Talk and standby times and other specifications are provided by the manufacturer and are approximate. Actual performance varies based upon features or services used, network configuration, signal strength, operating temperature, customer use, and other factors.
Battery Type 1340 mAh Lion
Changeable Faceplates No interchangeable Faceplates, YES - Back plates are interchangeable
Codecs AMR, EFR, FR, HR
Dimensions of Handset 113x55.56x14.65 mm
Display - Main Type: Up to 262k TFT color(OS support 64K color) Colors: (16bit)
Size: HVGA (480x320) Dimensions: 3.2 (inches)
Display - External Location: Front NA Type: NA Colors: (bit) NA Size: (pixels) NA
Frequency Bands GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 UMTS: Yes Bands: 1 (2100) & 4 (AWS 1700/2100)
Phone Style Bar
Phone book Capacity Number of Entries: 10K
E-mail Client Gmail client – Gmail only, Email client - IMAP, POP3, Exchange
Voice Notes No
IM Client GTalk, separate IM client: AIM, MSN, Yahoo! Messenger
MMS / Picture Messaging Yes - Multimedia Supported: Audio Clips, Graphics, Photos, Video Clips
Video Messaging Yes (see above)
SMS / Text Messaging Concatenation Support: Yes Digital TTY/TDD Support: No /Yes Predictive Text: Word Suggestion available when using keyboard
review: http://reviews.cnet.com/smartphones/t-mobile-mytouch-3g/4505-6452_7-33698118.html
Anyone wanna talk me out of it?
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The magic is a great phone. I can't decide which is better between that and the Touch Pro 2.
HTC is killing the smart phone crowd at the moment.
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damn phones I'm strongly considering an eee Pc
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The magic is a great phone. I can't decide which is better between that and the Touch Pro 2.
HTC is killing the smart phone crowd at the moment.
My pros for this over the n900 are:
- Price - won't have to get on that sugarwater & beans & rice diet to afford it.
- Form - Nokia is significantly bigger than the magic/ myTouch
- Intergration - This is already available on the network I use so they have tailored their data & voice offerings to it.
Cons:
- App Memory - Only 512MB of internal phone memory on which to store apps. It doesn't let you store apps on the memory card.
- No 3.5mm headphone jack - Have to use a headphone adapter to connect to my shure SE115 earbuds.
- No attachment support for Outlook POP email. So you have to save then open attachments recieved from MS Outlook in a 3rd party app.
Not really dealbreakers but enough to make me pause/ procrastinate...
HTC Touch Pro 2 vs myTouch 3G:
http://www.geekwithlaptop.com/compare-mobile-phones/htc-touch-pro2-t-mobile-mytouch-3g-3404_3746
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Or How about the next android device Motorola Cliq:
(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/09/cliq-demo-3-sm.jpg)
(http://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/cliq-specs-phandroid-550x334.jpg)
specs: http://phandroid.com/2009/09/10/motorola-cliq-specs-details-galore/
This is interesting:
Universal Contact List
MOTOBLUR updates your contacts in real time and threads their info throughout the device, so it’s easy to keep up with who you know1:
Automatic Syncing1: Once activated, MOTOBLUR handles all the updates and syncing of your contacts – from personal and work email and social network accounts.
Real Time Updates1: When your contacts change their photos, status and contact details, it’s automatically updated on the device.
Context for Contacts1: When making or receiving a phone call, your friend’s latest profile picture and status is shown on the screen.
Universal View1: In Contacts view, you can easily scan your history of exchanges with friends, family and co-workers, and instantly communicate with them any way you choose.
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HTC Touch Pro 2 vs myTouch 3G:
The only place where I see the Magic really having an edge over the TP2 is the OS. Windows Mobile is rubbish.
On all other fronts it is inferior. I also don't like the fact that it uses google maps for its GPS, since that is kinda shitty when living in SA. then you still have to buy a third party GPS navigation system.
I believe the TP2 has all that sorted already.
damn phones I'm strongly considering an eee Pc
The only eee PC worth getting is the 901. And for that price, you might as well get an Acer One or Fujitsu Amilo Mini. They are cheaper, same specs, come shipped with Linux or Windows (go with the Linux model. It boots in less than 20 seconds and runs much faster) and is available in a range of colours.
Wanna buy my Fujitsu Siemens? I'll even fill up the HDD with pron for you. I wanna get something bigger.
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(http://nivlekoh.files.wordpress.com/2009/07/htc-london-dsc_2813-engadget-600.jpg?w=600&h=399)
I really wanted t-mobile to have had this, but they made HTC release my touch instead...and HTC are said to be moving to 3.5mm audio jack..
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This week in Nokia N900 Stannery:
Nokia N900 runs SNES games! :o :o :o
http://noknok.tv/2009/10/01/nokia-n900-runs-snes-games/
...video has appeared with the Maemo 5 OS, which powers the Nokia N900, running the SNES emulator seamlessly. This means you can now play cla**ic games like Super Mario World, Final Fantasy 3, and Super Mario Cart where ever you are.
What’s more, if like us, you were a bit of a SNES junky back in the day, you can plug the Nokia N900 into your television set and play the games in their full original glory thanks to the Nokia N900’s TV Out connectivity. Additionally, the Nokia N900 SNES emulator also supports the addition of a Wii control, which means you aren’t just confined to using the Nokia N900 key pad as controls.
Again, we think this is a wonderful addition to the Nokia N900, and something all gaming enthusiasts will enjoy. We always dreamt about having a portable SNES when we were younger, looks like that’s a reality now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0wbLaMXeu4&feature=player_embedded
F it. back to that beans & rice diet.
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what is it with nokia and 5MP?
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damn phones I'm strongly considering an eee Pc
same here man, only just a matter of time, and the things ima do to it....
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spoilt bratts, nci nci nci SMH!!
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man nokia don't give damn about Americans... where you see that?
Please believe it is true:
"It has been revealed that the upcoming Nokia N900 will be one of the handsets to be included in T-Mobile USA’s ‘Project Dark’ campaign, a secret project which the carrier are yet to publicly unwrap.
As reported from Softpedia, the project is set to include a collection of new handsets such as the Nokia N900, BlackBerry Bold 9700 and Motorola Cliq, along with various new service plans from T-Mobile USA."
http://www.product-reviews.net/2009/10/12/t-mobile%E2%80%99s-project-dark%E2%80%8E-nokia-n900-included/
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Will believe it when i see it...
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iPhone all day every day. f*** all that technical bullshit. I need my phone to work seamlessly with my Mac (as I would rather chop off my arms than have to use a PC). It's simple.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPUEM0cKldM&feature=player_embedded
Holla at me D...
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Acer Liquid
http://www.androidguys.com/2009/10/16/acer-liquid-a1-is-stunning-in-red/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ACe60kGKHM&feature=player_embedded
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Acer Liquid
Acer? Making Phones? FOH
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iPhone all day every day. f*** all that technical bullshit. I need my phone to work seamlessly with my Mac (as I would rather chop off my arms than have to use a PC). It's simple.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPUEM0cKldM&feature=player_embedded
Holla at me D...
The supposed droid
(http://cache.gizmodo.com/a**ets/images/4/2009/10/500x_droid4_01.jpg)
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Samsung moment
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZrgY3577yE&feature=player_embedded
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The GOAT has been pushed back a month:
http://www.engadgetmobile.com/2009/10/22/nokia-n900-not-coming-until-some-time-in-november/
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Or How about the next android device Motorola Cliq:
(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/09/cliq-demo-3-sm.jpg)
(http://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/cliq-specs-phandroid-550x334.jpg)
specs: http://phandroid.com/2009/09/10/motorola-cliq-specs-details-galore/
This is interesting:
Universal Contact List
MOTOBLUR updates your contacts in real time and threads their info throughout the device, so its easy to keep up with who you know1:
Automatic Syncing1: Once activated, MOTOBLUR handles all the updates and syncing of your contacts from personal and work email and social network accounts.
Real Time Updates1: When your contacts change their photos, status and contact details, its automatically updated on the device.
Context for Contacts1: When making or receiving a phone call, your friends latest profile picture and status is shown on the screen.
Universal View1: In Contacts view, you can easily scan your history of exchanges with friends, family and co-workers, and instantly communicate with them any way you choose.
Does this Motorola have video calling?
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Out of all the fancy shit on all the cellphones I have had, I can honestly say that I have never, not once, used video calling.
I just don't see the point.
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My nieces and my sisters love calling me using video calling, especially when I haven't been home for a while :D
I've gotten so used to it than that I can't stand any phone that doesn't have that feature.............so does that Motorola have video calling?
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the droid is back
(http://phandroid.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/motorola-droid-pr.jpg)
HELLO HUMANS: DROID BY MOTOROLA ARRIVES NEXT WEEK
DROID By Motorola: World’s First Smartphone with Android™ 2.0
LAUREL, MD – High-speed Web browsing, voice-activated search, customizable large screen, access to thousands of Android applications and hundreds of widgets and the best 3G mobile network in the country: DROID by Motorola arrives on Nov. 6.
Verizon Wireless, the company with the nation’s largest wireless 3G broadband network, and Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT), a pioneer in the mobile industry, today unveiled DROID by Motorola, the first smartphone powered by Android™ 2.0. DROID by Motorola features the brainpower and breakneck speed of a modern smartphone, designed to outperform where other smartphones fall short.
“We’re proud to work with Verizon Wireless and Google™ on the first smartphone to feature Android 2.0,” said Sanjay Jha, co-chief executive officer of Motorola and chief executive officer of Motorola Mobile Devices. “DROID by Motorola delivers a rich consumer experience with warp-speed Web browsing, a mammoth screen, and Motorola’s expertise in design and voice quality. Combined with Android’s open, flexible graphical user interface and the power of Verizon Wireless’ 3G network, DROID is a smartphone that simply doesn’t compromise.”
“This is an exciting announcement for Verizon Wireless, as the DROID by Motorola is the first device that we are bringing to market under our ground-breaking strategic partnership with Google,” said John Stratton, executive vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless. “DROID by Motorola gives customers a lifestyle device with access to more than 12,000 applications that will help them stay in touch, up to date and entertained, using the best 3G network in the country.”
DROID by Motorola has a solid exterior, intelligent interior and is one of the thinnest full-QWERTY slider phones available. It is a no-fuss, high-tech, location-aware, voice-recognizing, over-the-air updating, multi-tasking machine – and it is available just in time for holiday wish lists.
With DROID by Motorola, you can:
· Zip through the Web: Access the Internet at 3G speeds via the nation’s largest and most reliable 3G network or from any Wi-Fi hotspot. The multi-window HTML browser with a ma**ive processor delivers the Web the way you expect.
· See it all in cinema-style: View the Web, e-mail, Google Maps™, videos and more in widescreen on a brilliant 3.7” high-resolution screen. Boasting a width of 854 pixels to reduce the need for side-to-side panning and more than 400,000 pixels total, DROID has more than twice that of the leading competitor.
· Run multiple applications at once: Customize your DROID with thousands of applications and hundreds of widgets available on Android Market™. Toggle back and forth between up to six applications at a time to juggle the universe and your apps.
· Perform Google Search™ at the speed of sound: Simply tell DROID what you’re looking for using voice-activated search, and it will serve up Google search results based on your location. If you want more, simply type what you’re looking for into the search bar on the home screen and DROID will also search content on your phone, such as apps and contacts, and the Web.
· Capture moments: Snap digital camera-quality photos with a 5 megapixel camera loaded with the works, such as a dual-LED flash, AutoFocus and image stabilization, or capture your friend’s antics in 16 million colors with DVD-quality video capture and playback. Store it all on the included 16 GB memory card, so you always have it on hand.
· Multi-task like a master: Keep tabs on all your messages with integrated Gmail™ and Exchange e-mail pushed directly to you, but don’t let them get in your way. With the handy Android notification panel, go straight to the message or simply ignore it, and get back to the task at hand. And, a smart dictionary learns as you type and automatically includes your contacts.
· Get where you need to go with Google Maps Navigation (Beta): DROID is the first device with Google Maps Navigation, providing turn-by-turn voice guidance as a free feature of Google Maps. It’s powered by Google and connected to the Internet. Use voice shortcuts and simply say “Navigate to [your destination],” and you’ll be on your way. See live traffic, use Street View or satellite imagery to view your route, and get access to the most recent maps and business information from Google Maps without ever needing to update your device.
Pre-loaded Applications and Enhancements to Google Mobile Services:
· Google Maps: With layers in Google Maps, view geographic information, such as My Maps, Wikipedia, and transit lines, right on the map.
· Gmail: Multiple accounts support and undo for common operations.
· YouTube™: One-touch recording and playback from homescreen widget or app, one-touch sharing with friends, and the ability to view your own uploaded videos and high-resolution videos.
· Google Talk™: Easily switch between chats, search your chat history, and preview pictures and videos sent by links.
· Android Market: Browse and download applications created by third-party developers.
· Calendar: Ability to see who has R.S.V.P.’d to your meeting invitations.
· Facebook: Syncs Facebook contacts to your address book, and a live widget gives the ability to update status and view latest updates from friends.
· Amazon MP3 Store: Download the latest tracks over the air.
· Verizon Wireless Visual Voice Mail: Delete, reply and forward voice mail messages without having to listen to prior messages or voice instructions.
Pricing and Availability:
· DROID by Motorola will be available in the United States exclusively at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online on Friday, Nov. 6, for $199.99 with a new two-year customer agreement after a $100 mail-in rebate. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted.
· Experience the all-new DROID by Motorola at www.droiddoes.com (http://www.droiddoes.com).
· To get the most from DROID by Motorola smartphone, customers will need to subscribe to a Nationwide voice plan and an Email and Web for Smartphone plan. Nationwide voice plans begin at $39.99 for monthly access for 450 minutes and an Email and Web for Smartphone plan is $29.99 for monthly access.[/indent]
Key Features:- Available Exclusively on Verizon Wireless
- November 6th @ $200 with rebate/2-year contract
- Android 2.0, including free Google Maps Navigation
- 3.7-inch WVGA (480 x 854) capacitive touchscreen
- ARM Cortex A8 CPU + PowerVR GPU - same combo in the iPhone 3GS
- 1400 mAh battery - best battery life for Android yet
- 5 megapixel autofocus camera with dual-LED flash
- 480p (720 x 480) 24fps Video Recording
- Super-slim but with a hardware keyboard
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^^ Its a god look for them that they got android 2.0 before all the other phones....i'm running 1.6, so cannot wait till they bring that out to the other phones...maybe a dec date.
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(http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2009/11/engx10pssb33.jpg)
This phone looks good, runs android as well....might be the only none keyboard phone i mess with.
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The GOAT runs Firefox mobile:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ih5SrhCJukI&feature=player_embedded
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I might buy this i mean N97 next year March with christmas coming i cant just get myself this beast and neglect family
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The GOAT gets unboxed:
http://www.fonearena.com/blog/2009/11/02/nokia-n900-unboxing-pictures.html
(http://www.fonearena.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/nokia-n900-unboxing_10.jpg)
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the iPhone gets knocked the fugg out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9YGvLHvUxQ&NR=1
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Shit, I think I'll wait around for this. I was looking at the Bold but this shit right here.... 8)
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I am definitely thinking of this Droid, if it ever gets here.
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fone heads did anybody actually sign up for this rica shite
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Yep and it took 4-5 days before that sim card could work i didnt even reciecve the sms they were talking about smh @ MTN
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I keep telling myself to go do it, but never do.
I think its because I am actually opposed to the act.
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a dude copped this phone via internet and now it aint workin pr operly
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Yep and it took 4-5 days before that sim card could work i didnt even reciecve the sms they were talking about smh @ MTN
How does registering for RICA affect your SIM?
Stop talking shit.
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The GOAT 'strips':
www.youtube.com/?v=75QPYsbky94
Get ya wallets out perverts! Nov 16th int'l release.
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Yep and it took 4-5 days before that sim card could work i didnt even reciecve the sms they were talking about smh @ MTN
How does registering for RICA affect your SIM?
Stop talking shit.
It does Pyro. Here's the situation as it stands at the moment, according to the network operators:
The first milestone the operators need to reach is the removal of SIM cards that can be immediately activated without a registration process, replacing them with numberless SIM cards. This was supposed to have been completed by the beginning of this month.
Vodacom says there should be no new starter packs available on the market that will allow a user to immediately access the mobile networks. However, the company says there may still be “pre-provisioned” SIM cards on the market that were activated before RICA came into effect.
MTN says it has put a block on all new SIMs, both numbered and numberless, which will need registration to allow network activation. A SIM card purchased from MTN required ITWeb to register before being activated on the network.
Cell C says the SIM cards available for its network will receive a welcome message and a number via SMS; however, users will not be able to make calls until the card has been registered.
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http://www.expansys.co.za/d.aspx?i=186949
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Meanwhile back in Finland...The GOAT has started shipping:
http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/prnewswire/200911100700PR_NEWS_USPR_____UKTU009.htm
The shipments of the Nokia (NYSE: NOK) N900, Nokia’s latest mobile computer based on open source Maemo 5 software, have now started...
The Nokia N900 will initially be available in Europe, Middle-East, Russia and North America. It is also possible to order the device from the Nokia Online Store: http://europe.nokia.com/buy-online
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The GOAT was created by/ is an Alien symbiote:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxiOKKF721U&feature=player_embedded
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im getting this on BID OR BUY for less!
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im getting this on BID OR BUY for less!
Less than what?
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im getting this on BID OR BUY for less!
Less than what?
less than its market price, if its going at 7k then im copping it for 3k, thats easy money, some shitty discount
i love me some cheap stuff, if u dig me
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Not really following.
Anyway, the GOAT is not coming to SA just yet:
The company has however confirmed that the N900, Nokia’s new flagship smartphone, will not hit South African shelves.
http://mybroadband.co.za/news/Hardware/10465.html
sorry fellas. Gotta get in that import line.
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The GOAT multi-tasks 24+ windows at the same time!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-t9Qw2sU-WE&feature=player_embedded
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The GOAT is US$480 on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002OB49SW?tag=bountii-20&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER
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The GOAT is US$480 on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002OB49SW?tag=bountii-20&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER
my phone is worth R300, im not into expensive ish but I might just spend my money on this one.
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The GOAT runs Skype!
http://share.skype.com/sites/en/2009/11/video_demo_skype_for_nokia_n90.html
you know what that means..."free" skype to skype calls over 3G/ wi-fi!
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The streets is watching tate, its about to get ugly
(http://i34.tinypic.com/205705e.jpg) (http://"http://www.htc.com/uploadedImages/WWW/Press_Room/Product_Photo_Gallery/HTC_HD_2/Download_06_HTC_HD2.jpg")
(http://i33.tinypic.com/1zbfeyf.jpg)
http://www.htc.com/www/product/hd2/specification.html (http://www.htc.com/www/product/hd2/specification.html)
Negatives
It's Windows Mobile 6.5. BUT, HTC Sense is so extensive that you practically don't have to interact at all with WM while giving you one of the best homescreen UI experience you can ever have now. Watch this video (http://"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5o6tj7yFBQ&feature=player_embedded") at least even if you don't care about anything else.
The good thing? The best hardware on a phone yet:
(http://i38.tinypic.com/ivfz1v.png)- 4.3" Capacitive Display with 480x800 WVGA resolution
(http://i38.tinypic.com/20zu3rr.png)- 2.64x4.74x0.43 inches profile weighing 157g
(http://i37.tinypic.com/154h7qx.png)- 1Ghz Snapdragon Processor
- 512MB Internal Rom with MicroSD support
- 448MB Ram
- 5MP Camera with Dual LED flash
- Accelorometer
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- MicroUSB connector and charger
- 1230 mAh battery
- All new updated HTC Sense, letting you access Contacts, Calendar, Messaging, Email, Weather, Twitter, Stocks, Music, Photos and Videos, Settings with a mere swipe of your finger
- Fastest and smoothest browsing experience yet (http://"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJF63S3yYto&feature=player_embedded")
- HTC support for multitouch and pinch zoom across browser, media player, and gps
And it's actually not that large because of the very efficient use of space and minimal bezel.
(http://i35.tinypic.com/izoz20.jpg)
HD2 Dimensions 120.5 x 67 x 11 mm, Weight 157g
iPhone 3GS Dimensions 115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3 mm, Weight 135g
Videos
Stuff.tv Hands on Review (http://"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N63otP9Gu-4&feature=related")
44 minute walkthrough by MoDaCo (http://"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxkIJdG2brU")
3 minute demo of video playback capabilities (http://"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14iRsFcN1Qs")
Keyboard Comparison Article
(http://i34.tinypic.com/308zncy.jpg)
http://www.slashgear.com/htc-hd2-vs-nokia-n900-keyboard-comparison-0362604/ (http://www.slashgear.com/htc-hd2-vs-nokia-n900-keyboard-comparison-0362604/)
Official Accessories
Magnetic Car Mount
(http://i33.tinypic.com/2568tpi.jpg)
Misc Info
For those concerned about WM itself, basic apps and functionality such as media players, facebook, myspace, multiclient IM, mobile remote, rss readers, radio, google maps, wifi tethering, Outlook integration, OneNote auto-sync all do exist for free and work quite well, nothing to tear your hair out for.
Another plus, HTC has the biggest Windows Mobile development community you can ever find, providing you with frequent OS updates, OS hacking, app development, and many many ways to hack and customize your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ (http://forum.xda-developers.com/)
Reviews
http://gizmodo.com/5400593/htc-touch-hd2-review-a-tragedy (http://gizmodo.com/5400593/htc-touch-hd2-review-a-tragedy)
http://www.techradar.com/reviews/phones/mobile-phones/htc-hd2-647049/review?artc_pg=1 (http://www.techradar.com/reviews/phones/mobile-phones/htc-hd2-647049/review?artc_pg=1)
HTC just went and showed they a** with this
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It looks Godly, but I still think I would go with the droid.
I just have a slight problem with anything windows.
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It looks Godly, but I still think I would go with the droid.
I just have a slight problem with anything windows.
"It's Windows Mobile 6.5. BUT, HTC Sense is so extensive that you practically don't have to interact at all with WM"
maybe they got it right finaly the few htc's I've fiddled with werent bad considering windows f***ery, we'll just hav to wait and see
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Doesn't HTC also have a new droid v2 based phone out?
I would like to see them rather making an HD with a droid OS.
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Doesn't HTC also have a new droid v2 based phone out?
I would like to see them rather making an HD with a droid OS.
I hope so they came correct with the Hero
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The GOAT sneezes at that snapdragon processor then yawns at the Windows mobile & all touchscreen keyboard + no stylus.
Although this Scholes/ Droid tablet may be a contender in 2010 Q1:
(http://www.brighthand.com/a**ets/11692.jpg)
It will apparently have a tablet shape with a 3.8-inch touchscreen. Icons below the display match the ones on the Droid, a strong sign that this phone will run Google's Android OS. + HDMI out ports supporting up to 720P video out.
It will supposedly be powered by an 800 MHz processor, and and include an 8 megapixel camera.
http://www.brighthand.com/default.asp?newsID=15958&news=Motorola+Sholes+Tablet+Google+Android+OS+2.0+T-Mobile
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http://mybroadband.co.za/news/Cellular/10743.html
R5500 before taxes and shipping.
If it doesn't go above R6500 (I know, I'm dreaming, because they obviously have to add their "I'm gonna f*** you because you're south african" charge) I will definitely cop.
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Flippin f***ing finally. 8) 8) 8)
I knew this had to happen soon, South Africans love gadgets and Nokia would be dumb not to bring this phone here. One thing 4 sure, this phone won't go for less than R7000.
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Amazon is currently selling it for $500 and you qualify for free shipping, now that's what I call a sweet deal. Unfortunately, it's temporarily out of stock.
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US$449 on Dell.com (after mail-in rebates):
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?sku=A3076016&cs=04&c=us&l=en&dgc=SS&cid=39888&lid=1021909
If you play it smart you can get a further US$100 cashback from bing.com (not sure if SA is eligible).
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Mine just arrived!
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2750/4170426027_a451f9e023.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2710/4171195918_f900f08778.jpg)
I'll take some better pictures tomorrow morning.
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How much did you pay for yours Tate?
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Yo Tate, play around with the thing for a couple of days and give us a review afterwards man. 8)
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How much did you pay for yours Tate?
US$350 after discounts
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Whoohoo! Got the SNES emulator working on the N900 featuring Super Mario World & MK3. FINISH HIM!
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Nexus one looking powerful:
http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/01/google-debuts-android-powered-nexus-one-superphone/
"Nexus One users can rely on speech anywhere on the phone where text can be input — users can speak their e-mails, text messages, tweets and web searches. The phone also uses dual-microphone noise cancellation for improved voice quality and speech recognition, and has a vastly improved user interface which incorporates widgets that can pull in live data feeds from web services like Facebook."
(http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/Guardian/Pix/pictures/2010/1/4/1262647278922/Google-Nexus-One-002.jpg)
Wonder if the GOAT can box with the new contender?
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Damn the GOAT got bodied:
http://translate.google.fr/translate?&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tux-planet.info%2Fnokia-n900-vs-iphone-3gs-vs-nexus-one%2F&sl=fr&tl=en
*quietly backs out of the room with his N900*
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Damn. GOAT aint as sexy:
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2738/4254763432_962e3fb87a.jpg)
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4254761630_01a4101b9d.jpg)
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The streets is watching tate, its about to get ugly
(http://i34.tinypic.com/205705e.jpg) (http://"http://www.htc.com/uploadedImages/WWW/Press_Room/Product_Photo_Gallery/HTC_HD_2/Download_06_HTC_HD2.jpg")
(http://i33.tinypic.com/1zbfeyf.jpg)
http://www.htc.com/www/product/hd2/specification.html (http://www.htc.com/www/product/hd2/specification.html)
Negatives
It's Windows Mobile 6.5. BUT, HTC Sense is so extensive that you practically don't have to interact at all with WM while giving you one of the best homescreen UI experience you can ever have now. Watch this video (http://"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5o6tj7yFBQ&feature=player_embedded") at least even if you don't care about anything else.
The good thing? The best hardware on a phone yet:
(http://i38.tinypic.com/ivfz1v.png)- 4.3" Capacitive Display with 480x800 WVGA resolution
(http://i38.tinypic.com/20zu3rr.png)- 2.64x4.74x0.43 inches profile weighing 157g
(http://i37.tinypic.com/154h7qx.png)- 1Ghz Snapdragon Processor
- 512MB Internal Rom with MicroSD support
- 448MB Ram
- 5MP Camera with Dual LED flash
- Accelorometer
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- MicroUSB connector and charger
- 1230 mAh battery
- All new updated HTC Sense, letting you access Contacts, Calendar, Messaging, Email, Weather, Twitter, Stocks, Music, Photos and Videos, Settings with a mere swipe of your finger
- Fastest and smoothest browsing experience yet (http://"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJF63S3yYto&feature=player_embedded")
- HTC support for multitouch and pinch zoom across browser, media player, and gps
And it's actually not that large because of the very efficient use of space and minimal bezel.
(http://i35.tinypic.com/izoz20.jpg)
HD2 Dimensions 120.5 x 67 x 11 mm, Weight 157g
iPhone 3GS Dimensions 115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3 mm, Weight 135g
Videos
Stuff.tv Hands on Review (http://"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N63otP9Gu-4&feature=related")
44 minute walkthrough by MoDaCo (http://"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cxkIJdG2brU")
3 minute demo of video playback capabilities (http://"http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14iRsFcN1Qs")
Keyboard Comparison Article
(http://i34.tinypic.com/308zncy.jpg)
http://www.slashgear.com/htc-hd2-vs-nokia-n900-keyboard-comparison-0362604/ (http://www.slashgear.com/htc-hd2-vs-nokia-n900-keyboard-comparison-0362604/)
Official Accessories
Magnetic Car Mount
(http://i33.tinypic.com/2568tpi.jpg)
Misc Info
For those concerned about WM itself, basic apps and functionality such as media players, facebook, myspace, multiclient IM, mobile remote, rss readers, radio, google maps, wifi tethering, Outlook integration, OneNote auto-sync all do exist for free and work quite well, nothing to tear your hair out for.
Another plus, HTC has the biggest Windows Mobile development community you can ever find, providing you with frequent OS updates, OS hacking, app development, and many many ways to hack and customize your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ (http://forum.xda-developers.com/)
Reviews
http://gizmodo.com/5400593/htc-touch-hd2-review-a-tragedy (http://gizmodo.com/5400593/htc-touch-hd2-review-a-tragedy)
http://www.techradar.com/reviews/phones/mobile-phones/htc-hd2-647049/review?artc_pg=1 (http://www.techradar.com/reviews/phones/mobile-phones/htc-hd2-647049/review?artc_pg=1)
HTC just went and showed they a** with this
Any ideas on when this phone is coming out and will mtn be offering it aswell or will it just be Vodacom?
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The GOAT just got video calling over 3G with Skype mobile in a firmware update. Go on & hate...
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I've been on Crackberry Bold for a while now, and I have to admit, I am sold. It may not have a touch screen or look as cool as these phones here, but having always on, free 3G access is nice and I have all the apps I need as well.
Anyone else use a BB?
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I've been on Crackberry Bold for a while now, and I have to admit, I am sold. It may not have a touch screen or look as cool as these phones here, but having always on, free 3G access is nice and I have all the apps I need as well.
Anyone else use a BB?
I dont know of any phone that is loved by their users more than the crackberry
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I'm saying.
I get all my e-mails, Facebook messages, twitter feeds, flickr pics etc. delivered in real time. I can use gmail chat.
I put in someone's name surname and number and it automatically syncs their info from Facebook to my phone, so i have their pics and email and everything. I get hourly weather updates, including humidity and perceived temperatures etc. Garmap, and everything the iPhone and all these other phones do, with BB's unlimited internet access.
I don't think I could go back to iPhone or any of these other smartphones.
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I get all that from my htc hd2 but dang, it chows my airtime like crazy!
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I'm saying.
I get all my e-mails, Facebook messages, twitter feeds, flickr pics etc. delivered in real time. I can use gmail chat.
I put in someone's name surname and number and it automatically syncs their info from Facebook to my phone, so i have their pics and email and everything. I get hourly weather updates, including humidity and perceived temperatures etc. Garmap, and everything the iPhone and all these other phones do, with BB's unlimited internet access.
I don't think I could go back to iPhone or any of these other smartphones.
Blackberry is the godallmighty of all smart phones. word to muva
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how much airtime do u lose from the blackberry's services
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how much airtime do u lose from the blackberry's services
None, I have the BIS package, so I can download, browse and use all apps as mauch as I want, without paying a cent.
I just pay my monthly subscription and I didn't even use all my free airtime last month, so I still carried over a lot of minutes. I use to spend R400 - R500 a month just on internet usage on my phone.
I love this phone.
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So how much is this subscription fee?
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Which Blackberry are you all talking about? Coz all the BBs I know PALE in comparison to the GOAT Nokia N900 specs, apps & design-wise.
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I'm saying.
I get all my e-mails, Facebook messages, twitter feeds, flickr pics etc. delivered in real time. I can use gmail chat.
I put in someone's name surname and number and it automatically syncs their info from Facebook to my phone, so i have their pics and email and everything. I get hourly weather updates, including humidity and perceived temperatures etc. Garmap, and everything the iPhone and all these other phones do, with BB's unlimited internet access.
I don't think I could go back to iPhone or any of these other smartphones.
Blackberry is the godallmighty of all smart phones. word to muva
Co-siggidy.
I was initially interested in the N900, but eventually went with the new Blackberry 9700 (Bold 2) and that's the best decision I ever made. Other competing phones may have a long list of specs and features that can do god knows what, but when it comes to trully functional everyday business smartphone features, the Blackberry wins.
I know a couple of ppl at my workplace who switched from iPhones and don't regret it one bit. Even better if your friends got Blackberrys too for things like BBM, which can transfer files, pics and video for free from Blackberry to Blackberry instead of using MMS.
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SMH @ backwards type thinking CRa..I mean Blackberry even hold a candle to most of these devices. I guess ignorance is bliss :-X
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Its a case of geeks who want their phone to be able to do a shitload of things which they don't even use or understand.
I was like that once, but now that I have the most functional piece of hardware ever in my pocket, I feel different.
Believe me Tate, coming from someone who has had an iPhone, HTC, and Nokia smartphones, the BB is amazing.
I think all those other phones might be cooler if you are in the Sates or somewhere where you ccan get unlimited internet packages on contract, but over here it is only the BB that offers that, so I am sticking with it.
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I think all those other phones might be cooler if you are in the Sates or somewhere where you ccan get unlimited internet packages on contract, but over here it is only the BB that offers that, so I am sticking with it.
yup!