Nokia N900 review

Simon · Nov 23, 2009, 23:53:07

The N900 drops the moniker of "internet tablet", choosing to push forward with "mobile computer" as this model comes in to supplant the N810, released back in 2007. Two-years along and the landscape of internet-savvy mobile devices has changed greatly. Can this Nokia pocket computer trade blows with the best of them?

http://www.pocket-lint.com/review/4476/nokia-n900-mobile-phone-review

Gary · Nov 24, 2009, 01:13:27

Nokia seem to have a habit of almost but not quiet when it comes to smartphones, they just about deliver something good but its always got a "but" in the review, I can see why they have lost so many sales this years, the N97 was awful then the N97 mini came out a smaller brother to the original, I think Noia should polish the handests they release, rather than releasing so many variants on a theme, I used to be a die hard Nokia fan, but times have changed, I like my iPhone, but HTC produce some great handsets with Android on them now, Nokia need to catch up in a market where they are slipping behind. Th N900 a feew years ago I would have bought, nut now there are just better handsets available.

talos · Nov 24, 2009, 08:16:10

Don't any of these "innovations" depend on good reception ?, as someone living in a rural area none of these super phones mean anything to me, would they not be better employed improving the infrastructure first?

Rik · Nov 24, 2009, 09:20:16

Nokia don't control the infrastructure though, Bob. Personally, I don't have a need for this kind of phone, so like to keep things small & simple.

Glenn · Nov 24, 2009, 09:44:36

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/11/23/t_orange_spectrum_again/ give an insight as to why the mobile companies use different frequency bands, a lot of it is not through choice.

Rik · Nov 24, 2009, 09:47:41

Horse-trading springs to mind...

Glenn · Nov 24, 2009, 09:51:00

Time to go to work, I'm sure there are a few people waiting for me with

Rik · Nov 24, 2009, 10:04:15

Have fun.

talos · Nov 24, 2009, 10:11:19

Quote from: Rik on Nov 24, 2009, 09:20:16
Nokia don't control the infrastructure though, Bob. Personally, I don't have a need for this kind of phone, so like to keep things small & simple.

Same here Rik, but it would be nice to have the option. Nokia and other phone makers may not have direct control, but the two sides of the communication world are mutually dependant, and I do feel a little more cooperation might yield a better system for all of us.

Rik · Nov 24, 2009, 10:14:27

I can't argue with that, but there seems to be a war going on out there - way too many handsets from way too many manufacturers. I can't believe it's sustainable...

talos · Nov 24, 2009, 10:21:14

Dont say we're in for another format war Rik, the last one with video cost me a fortune

Rik · Nov 24, 2009, 10:23:11

No, the format is already established, ie the mobile phone signal. What I think we face is a market share war, with some of the smaller players dropping out.

talos · Nov 24, 2009, 10:25:25

Could be to our benefit then

Rik · Nov 24, 2009, 10:26:47

It may allow handset prices to rise as the competition falls away.

talos · Nov 24, 2009, 10:28:33

I never change my phone till it breaks anyway

Rik · Nov 24, 2009, 10:39:08

I must admit I no longer rush to the latest and greatest, Bob. I have upgraded, because it was part of a deal I made with Orange, but the new handsets are sitting in a cupboard.

Simon · Nov 24, 2009, 11:01:06

I still think the last truly great Nokia was the 6310i.

Rik · Nov 24, 2009, 11:03:01

Agreed. If you wanted a straight phone which clung to the line, you couldn't beat it.

Simon · Nov 24, 2009, 11:08:51

And you can still get brand new ones for under £50 on eBay.

Rik · Nov 24, 2009, 11:09:26

I wonder if the batteries are still available?

Simon · Nov 24, 2009, 11:16:18

Good point, but I would have thought so.

Rik · Nov 24, 2009, 12:43:57

Anyone know the battery number?

Glenn · Nov 24, 2009, 12:50:22

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nokia-BPS-2-Battery/dp/B000179CPG

Simon · Nov 24, 2009, 12:54:18

I think the battery is unique to that phone, as it clips on the back, and forms part of the body.

Rik · Nov 24, 2009, 16:23:57

Thanks, Glenn. This particular piece of old technology is strangely attractive.

Sebby · Nov 24, 2009, 16:33:54

It looks like another horrible Nokia smartphone.

Simon · Nov 24, 2009, 16:59:58

It's not even a smartphone - it's just a phone.

Gary · Nov 24, 2009, 17:15:31

Quote from: Simon on Nov 24, 2009, 11:01:06
I still think the last truly great Nokia was the 6310i.

7650 for me, Nokia's first Camera phone, it was all so new and exciting back then

Sebby · Nov 25, 2009, 14:30:07

Quote from: Simon on Nov 24, 2009, 16:59:58
It's not even a smartphone - it's just a phone.

Another horrible Nokia phone, then.

Gary · Nov 26, 2009, 23:24:26

Quote from: Sebby on Nov 25, 2009, 14:30:07
Another horrible Nokia phone, then.

One thing about most Nokia phones is they hold on to signals well, better than the iPhone for instance I think personally that is one area where an improvement would be useful

Niall · Dec 17, 2009, 19:37:30

I've found that too. The older (4 years +) Nokia phones had a really nice look, but the signal couldn't be picked up properly through the casing. The next one I bought was fine though. I do like the look of Nokia phones, but I suppose that's just a personal thing. My current Sony Ericsson C905 is okay, but I think of it as a bloke - functional and not much to look at. Now give me a female phone and I'll play with it all day

* Niall feels dirty now

Rik · Dec 17, 2009, 19:43:20

Simon · Dec 17, 2009, 22:02:31

Sebby · Dec 17, 2009, 22:55:51

Quote from: Niall on Dec 17, 2009, 19:37:30
I've found that too. The older (4 years +) Nokia phones had a really nice look, but the signal couldn't be picked up properly through the casing. The next one I bought was fine though. I do like the look of Nokia phones, but I suppose that's just a personal thing. My current Sony Ericsson C905 is okay, but I think of it as a bloke - functional and not much to look at. Now give me a female phone and I'll play with it all day

* Niall feels dirty now

The iPhone, in that case, is a transexual.

Rik · Dec 18, 2009, 09:20:25

And you know this how, exactly, Seb?

Sebby · Dec 18, 2009, 15:42:12

Erm...

Glenn · Dec 18, 2009, 15:58:00

A 'friend' told him

Rik · Dec 18, 2009, 16:12:25

Seb has friends?