n810 as phone
 

is there a way to use the nokia 810 as a phone. using my sprint phone? i heard somewhere thats there a way to use it as a phone via bluetooth or something.

Re: n810 as phone
 

Nah, afraid you heard wrong. There was a port of some software called "nohands" to use the N8x0s as bluetooth handsfree units, but no-one could get the audio to work properly.

If you have the skillset, you are more than welcome to have a look. search these forums for "nohands" - you'll soon find it.

Re: n810 as phone
 

thank-you. i probability heard wrong like you said. im thinking about getting the n900 anyway... just wanted to see if it would work for the son.

Re: n810 as phone
 

Dunno 'bout your Sprint phone but all the N8**s are capable of tethering via BT. Or simply load Skype or Fring ( you'll need an account ) and use it in any open WiFi network. Calling your Skype or Fring contacts is free. Calling others requires buying Skypeout credit which is still reasonably cheap.

Re: n810 as phone
 

thank you......

not wanting to start a new topic:
is there a way to get internet to the n810 not be wifi. like a 3g plan for it/

Re: n810 as phone
 

You can tether the n800/n810 to another device (like a cellphone) via bluetooth.

But there's no way to get the n800/n810 connected to a 3G network by itself.

Re: n810 as phone
 

actually, you could use Sprint or Verizon "MiFi".

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That wouldn't be "by itself" that would be using "another device", exactly as Laughing Man wrote.

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@sjgadsby OK, good call as I reread the post:)

the one thing I was thinking is that this would be great for someone who really doesn't want a cell phone plan to pay for a lot of minutes they wouldn't use.

Re: n810 as phone
 

Yes, sjgadsby is right - MiFi is another device. However, it's smaller than my N800, has a great battery life, and serves as a wifi hotspot for up to 5 computers within 30 feet. It's a great option for those of us who live in the sticks and can't use cable, DSL, or satellite (it is SO much faster than dial-up!). Verizon subscription is $60/month - only downside is the 5 Gigabyte limit. I use it with my N800 and my thinkpad, while my son is also online with his thinkpad. MiFi usually stays at home, as most of the time when I am out and need internet I can use a free wifi hotspot. If I needed to take it with me it's not much more hassle than carrying a credit card.