Jul 07, 2010 11:20 AM
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(Updated Jul 08, 2010 06:47 AM)
Despite some exceptional reviews written across domains, n900 is a pathetic machine from user’s perspective. Technically, it's very good in terms of a fast processor, 32GB RAM etc, but realistically, because it uses MAEMO Operating System(All other Nokia phones are on Nokia owned Symbian Operating System), and due to the fact that everything on this device is run by software, issue is that for most things software are NOT available from a trusted resource!
Consider this:
You CANNOT use Ovi Music - according to Nokia, this device is not compatible;
You CANNOT use Voice navigation system(voice guidance for turn-by-turn navigation across the globe) - though a limited version of OVI maps can be used – the software available for this from other resources are just not worth 3. Though FM radio is a built in feature, you will have to struggle to download a software from an untrustworthy source - then you realise that the radio "hangs" every 10-15 minutes requiring you to reboot the device(I downloaded one from Nokia Maemo website);
Theoretically there are many applications(over 300 - not 1000 as being popularized by Nokia) available at Maemo.org and maemo.Nokia.com but nearly all are not tested ones, so you are prone to hacking etc of your device;
Skype plug-in is available for most Nokia devices(meaning that you can make Internet calls using WiFi or 3g), but though Skype's website claims that n900 has Skype integrated in it, you will find that firmware version 10.2010.19-1.004 with which this device sells in India does NOT has it - call Nokia Customer care at 30303838 in your city in India and you will find that they will confirm that there is a "SMALL' bug so you will have to wait till next update – mind you, India is the second most important and biggest market for Nokia;
Finally(not the least of course), here is an extract from nokia-asia . com(https://nokia-asia.com/support/product-support/nokia-n900/faq#08) reproduced as such:
"Why does the N900 not offer Navigation?
Unfortunately, the current version of Maemo, the software that powers the N900, does not support navigation. With Maemo 5 we prioritized development of those areas that we felt would be the most important for the target audience of this device. This means that Maemo does not yet feature support for the full range of services that our other Symbian-powered Nseries devices might have. However, naturally, we’ll be working to increase support for all Nokia services, including navigation, as we go forward with Maemo."
-Straight from Horse's mouth, it clearly means that there is a long road ahead for users of n900 and till then, users will be treated as step kids!
To sum up, this device is like Linux Operating System(incidentally this is supported by Linux based Maemo OS) - while all of us know that other dominant Operating System is pathetic to use and Linux is great, still we continue to use the other one simply because there is no support for Linux! Simply because this device is almost completely software governed and Nokia does NOT appear serious about developing stuff for this, the potential of this device is just NOT realized and it's nothing but a piece of junk - it's like a cute body WITHOUT a soul!
I have decided to discard this device and I seriously repent going for this.
This is so complex to use that Nokia India is organizing calls to customers(I got one within 12 hours of buying the device from a Also, Nokia Care centres are completely ill-trained to handle this device and so are the Nokia Customer Care professionals available on email or call at 30303838.
GUYS: spend money on anything else but NOT on this piece of junk.this is Nokia's step-child and they are really mistreating this otherwise high-potential device.
Shekhar
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