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Forum: Nokia N9 / N950 2011-08-30, 01:24
Replies: 30
Views: 11,170
Posted By timwatt
Re: Should I pre-order a N9 / Should I wait

I was just curious, to see the answer to the question. You know I may have corporate relationship issues every time I make a commitment I get screwed, first Microsoft, then Nokia and now Motorola....
Forum: General 2011-07-29, 02:33
Replies: 116
Views: 34,130
Posted By timwatt
Re: The End Of Nokia

There is nothing here you haven't seen, you have been staring at this train wreck for the past year, move along move along.

The only reason people care at all is because Nokia showed some love to...
Forum: General 2011-07-08, 00:09
Replies: 704
Views: 119,424
Posted By timwatt
Re: Another proof Elop is a trojan horse

I watched a video where Elop presented the new next big thing ( a windows OS ruining in an N9 enclosure) he presented it as if it was something so great it must remain top secret. But to my BS meter...
Forum: Nokia N900 2011-04-30, 18:05
Replies: 3
Views: 2,597
Posted By timwatt
n900 hanging in there

As a former Nokia fan, and fading meamo (n900 enthusiast), I have been reluctant to use Android.

Anyway I bought a xoom my first android device, for the most part it is impressive, Google have...
Forum: General 2011-02-25, 23:55
Replies: 25
Views: 9,798
Posted By timwatt
Re: Nokia and open source – a trial by fire

Quoting from Slashdot " and I hope the people who truly screwed up the amazing Linux opportunity that was the N900 get shut down in the process."

I cant believe something so well thought out at...
Forum: General 2011-02-11, 06:03
Replies: 207
Views: 60,517
Posted By timwatt
Re: A little confuised on the N900/Maemo haters... please explain.

whatever... I am no troll no, n900 hater, I don't need pointless fart apps. But the n900 is missing some basic functions. Bugzilla turned out to be a place to give the community the idea it was open...
Forum: Applications 2011-01-14, 06:41
Replies: 280
Views: 83,058
Posted By timwatt
Re: [SURVEY:] What kind of Applications are you missing at the N900?

I am still using my n900. Love the open phone and hate that I am missing the most basic of apps:

1) PIM - sport for Task Descriptions. (that can sync with outlook)
2)Search the ability to Search...
Forum: Applications 2010-12-17, 21:13
Replies: 33
Views: 9,518
Posted By timwatt
Re: Thanks for the Great Apps

thanks for:
gpodder
GarnetVM
Recaller
RDesctop
SSH client and server
community help with SSH
and graphicicons
FM boost
Forum: General 2010-11-04, 04:04
Replies: 14
Views: 5,310
Posted By timwatt
Re: Round 1: Apples allegagation Nokia infringed patents are Unfounded says ITC staff

I couldn't agree more, the only reason the Patent Office is struggling is because people are trying to own property.

Building on existing knowledge is called Progress!

It is criminal that a...
Forum: Nokia N900 2010-10-13, 17:20
Replies: 37
Views: 10,336
Posted By timwatt
Re: A couple of ramblings on the N900

My typical "wow thats impressive" day throws in using the camera for an audit and the GPS to get there and recall to take meting notes.

the moment of utter despairer come in with the 3-4 hour...
Forum: Brainstorm 2010-09-24, 19:25
Replies: 11
Views: 4,210
Posted By timwatt
Re: Raise your virtual hand if you think Nokia should hire this designer... (who by the way is looking for work according to his website)

Nokia's problem is not good or bad design* the image posted by tissot is great ID. The Problem is integrating ID, Hardware and Software with services and leveraging a strategic design vision. Having...
Forum: Maemo 5 / Fremantle 2010-09-22, 00:40
Replies: 5
Views: 5,445
Posted By timwatt
Re: How to disable low battery alert sound?

Good Idea sjgadsby though I think improving the battery life is my preferred option. my n900 now gives me pathetic weeping noises near the end of every day, while i hate the sound its not the sound i...
Forum: General 2010-09-16, 22:40
Replies: 69
Views: 20,025
Posted By timwatt
Re: Nokia is the McDonalds of Phones

It is not you, but what it takes to get good food to the grocery store where you buy your food, and the food that isn't sold. If you are like me there are no uneaten leftovers... until you have kids,...
Forum: General 2010-09-16, 20:34
Replies: 69
Views: 20,025
Posted By timwatt
Re: Nokia is the McDonalds of Phones

Not totally true, McDonalds has some of the lowest environmental impaction packaging for take out meals out there, and they wast a lot less food than, say home cooking or other restaurants making...
Forum: Competitors 2010-09-02, 02:17
Replies: 55
Views: 15,053
Posted By timwatt
Re: So i got a Galaxy S

I checked out the Galaxy S and well the 4" screen rocks my n900 is3.5" is too small. I decided it was a no go though.

I love the accuracy and pressure sensitivity of the resistive screen. (pray...
Forum: General 2010-06-18, 00:25
Replies: 11
Views: 4,963
Posted By timwatt
Re: Bad skype quality N900 -> Linux Skype after a while

Here is another one blaming 1.2 update but it seems there were more decoding cpu cycles available for voice decoding, before the update.
my skype cuts out a lot more lately than ever befor.
Forum: General 2010-06-17, 03:27
Replies: 53
Views: 20,007
Posted By timwatt
Re: Any link to watch world cup live?

watch live on http://www.cbc.ca/sports/soccer/fifaworldcup/ if you are not in Canada try http://foxyproxy.mozdev.org/
Forum: Applications 2010-06-16, 00:13
Replies: 196
Views: 80,906
Posted By timwatt
Re: [Announce] portrait-keyboard: Portrait-friendly system-wide keyboard

I think it would still work if the second row of keys was just bigger still rectangular.
http://www.jdidesign.com/files-in/maemo/portrait-keyboard-5.jpg




not sure you are right here is a...
Forum: Applications 2010-06-15, 21:56
Replies: 196
Views: 80,906
Posted By timwatt
Re: [Announce] portrait-keyboard: Portrait-friendly system-wide keyboard

for what it is worth this is my preferred layout,
features:
1) offset keys for increased press accuracy
2) "." and "," keep the same position
3) "-" doesn't change position.
4) "/" and "\"...
Forum: Applications 2010-06-13, 22:24
Replies: 5
Views: 2,411
Posted By timwatt
Re: Maemo calender syncing - where to?

you can sync with a number of calendars on you PC using Nokia PC Suite (http://europe.nokia.com/support/download-software/pc-suites) you can also sync with SynkML...
Forum: General 2010-06-02, 05:08
Replies: 40
Views: 11,237
Posted By timwatt
Re: Why are there so many hate/useless threads?

I started coming here (this site parents) because there was so much cool info to learn about my N810.
I joined the forum to ask questions and learn some more.

One thing that hasn't been mentions...
Forum: Applications 2010-05-31, 16:14
Replies: 15
Views: 5,517
Posted By timwatt
Re: Clearing voicemail number list

same issue here , just discovers the feature and promptly make 4 mistakes and now am living with the irritation of being reminded every time I dial my voice mail.
Forum: Maemo 5 / Fremantle 2010-05-27, 19:06
Replies: 12
Views: 3,745
Posted By timwatt
Re: Striking up more conversation: Capitalism won!

Are any of your answers substantiated?
my business scene tell me exactly the same thing. discussed here (http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=44888&highlight=meego&page=2)
eg getting Meego to...
Forum: Maemo 5 / Fremantle 2010-05-27, 18:40
Replies: 15
Views: 4,075
Posted By timwatt
Re: How to do skype video call?

lets call it "search" not "damn search" :)
in my experience with search i have come to enjoy the intuition of Google search and i find the meamo search rather pathetic. Just yesterday i was looking...
Forum: General 2010-05-24, 07:35
Replies: 6
Views: 3,037
Posted By timwatt
The reason I endure my n900 and all the resulting frustration.

The Death of the Open Web (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/23/magazine/23FOB-medium-t.html) The New York Times Magazine. takes a poke at the sterile web app. market, and reminds me what I like so much...
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