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Forum: Nokia N900 2010-01-09, 07:34
Replies: 8
Views: 4,566
Posted By Withnail
Re: n900 battery results. Compared to E71 at idle

yes it's called GPRS (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GPRS) or, if you're network supports it EDGE (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EDGE)
Forum: Nokia N900 2009-12-09, 14:04
Replies: 17
Views: 5,882
Posted By Withnail
Re: SIP Services

+1 for Sipgate.

The call quality and reliability is excellent even at peak calling times, unlike some other services..
Forum: Maemo 5 / Fremantle 2009-12-05, 00:24
Replies: 6
Views: 2,240
Posted By Withnail
Re: No Cell ID ?

Not having yet received my N900 I can't say for sure, but it sure looks like a classic 'Operator Name' and 'Service Provider Name' roaming state.

Has anyone tried a roaming SIM in the N900 yet? If...
Forum: Nokia N900 2009-12-04, 23:53
Replies: 86
Views: 90,284
Posted By Withnail
Re: GUIDE: How to improve battery life SIGNIFICANTLY

Hi vasillalov,

Great guide in how to improve battery life!



You are correct to advise upgraing cards older than a couple of years, but for the wrong reason.
The real culprit is the SIM card...
Forum: Buy & Sell 2009-12-04, 11:02
Replies: 4,178
Views: 629,004
Posted By Withnail
Re: Mobile Phones Direct N900 Customers

Just had 'the call' from MPD in Southampton to re-take payment details (due to the >30 day lapse)

Vodafone PAYG / 18th September - status now: 'Ready to dispatch'

Guy on the phone said should...
Forum: Buy & Sell 2009-12-03, 13:18
Replies: 4,178
Views: 629,004
Posted By Withnail
Re: Mobile Phones Direct N900 Customers

Has anyone here had confirmation on a PAYG?

I ordered back on the 18th Sep. but my order is still sitting in 'New (Other)' state
Forum: Buy & Sell 2009-11-28, 14:09
Replies: 4,178
Views: 629,004
Posted By Withnail
Re: Mobile Phones Direct N900 Customers

I think they were attempting to promote their 'exclusive' availability to sell the N900 with a contract - however, their advertising was ambiguous at best.

I would imagine this leaves them in a...
Forum: Buy & Sell 2009-11-28, 13:46
Replies: 4,178
Views: 629,004
Posted By Withnail
Re: Mobile Phones Direct N900 Customers

Yup, I went down exactly the same road as you, once I found out there was no network lock applied to the PAYG devices.
...
Forum: Buy & Sell 2009-11-28, 13:34
Replies: 4,178
Views: 629,004
Posted By Withnail
Re: Mobile Phones Direct N900 Customers

Amen to that. My PAYG order has been sitting in the same 'New (other)' state for the last 9 weeks.

I'm not too concerned, probably just the way their system handles PAYG orders. It will no doubt...
Forum: Nokia N900 2009-11-10, 13:15
Replies: 4,275
Views: 952,066
Posted By Withnail
Re: N900 shipping delayed

Good find!

..I just thought I'd try switching the 'de' to 'en' - and whaddayaknow..

The English version is also online :)

http://nds1.nokia.com/phones/files/guides/Nokia_N900_UG_en.pdf
Forum: Nokia N900 2009-11-09, 10:12
Replies: 32
Views: 9,522
Posted By Withnail
Re: German dataplan - suggestions?

Hi Kore,

If you'e planning on using VoIP (Skype/SIP) services on your N900, it's worth noting that o2 are the only German network operator not blocking the ports
...
Forum: Community 2009-11-06, 20:53
Replies: 143
Views: 26,260
Posted By Withnail
Re: N900 Meetups at Flagship Stores

thanks Faz
yeah, I'm trying to figure out the flights right now..
Forum: Community 2009-11-06, 20:28
Replies: 143
Views: 26,260
Posted By Withnail
Re: N900 Meetups at Flagship Stores

Just registered for London

Only 8 seats remaining!
Forum: Maemo 5 / Fremantle 2009-11-06, 11:56
Replies: 22
Views: 20,908
Posted By Withnail
Re: Any news on rSAP Bluetooth profile support

Sounds like this could be a connection via 'headset' profile.

With rSAP, the car kit takes control of the GSM radio tasks.
When connected in rSAP mode, the only ongoing connectivity with the...
Forum: Off Topic 2009-10-16, 12:47
Replies: 6
Views: 1,179
Posted By Withnail
Re: Finland is to Technology as America is to Fast Food

Thanks! that's brightened my day right up


..btw, shame there's no 'thanks' button in off-topic!?
Forum: Nokia N900 2009-10-14, 10:45
Replies: 13
Views: 6,210
Posted By Withnail
Re: where to find N900 Firmware?

What about the firmware images and flashing tools?

PLEASE tell me there's a way of performing a software update than incremental OTA updates... :eek:
Forum: Applications 2009-10-06, 14:24
Replies: 27
Views: 21,679
Posted By Withnail
Re: Flash 10.1 Player for Android, WinMo, WebOS, Symbian...

Thanks for the heads-up YoDude & Gerbick

For those who want to skip the Adobe registration, the Monday keynote 'highlights' are now up on YouTube:
...
Forum: Applications 2009-10-06, 12:48
Replies: 27
Views: 21,679
Posted By Withnail
Re: Flash 10.1 Player for Android, WinMo, WebOS, Symbian...

Damn, I missed it.. I can't find any offline video of the presentation either..
seems nobody grabbed the stream :(

I guess it jolly well should run as good as the Pre as they're both using the...
Forum: Nokia N900 2009-10-06, 10:33
Replies: 582
Views: 183,533
Posted By Withnail
Re: N900 UK Networks

Nope, I've already had order confirmation of £396.98 inc. delivery
Forum: Nokia N900 2009-10-06, 10:22
Replies: 582
Views: 183,533
Posted By Withnail
Re: N900 UK Networks

well well well..

Mobile Phones Direct have just cancelled their Vodafone PAYG subsidy on the N900.

The price is now equal to 'SIM Free' at £449.99...
Forum: Nokia N900 2009-10-05, 14:10
Replies: 19
Views: 5,734
Posted By Withnail
Re: N900 - First big print add

Wow, I'm pretty amazed to see the N900 being actively marketed!
I wonder if this campaign will now begin in other launch territories?
- I'll keep my eyes peeled here in Munich..
Forum: Applications 2009-10-01, 12:41
Replies: 2
Views: 1,443
Posted By Withnail
Re: UTRAN / GERAN Diagnostics

Amen to that, I've been using a Rel.99 network monitor in a Nokia 6630 since the S60 lockdown

The screen real estate in the N900 is perfect.
I could imagine a table with optional data sets, or...
Forum: Nokia N900 2009-09-22, 12:07
Replies: 119
Views: 29,136
Posted By Withnail
Re: My Hands On Experience with N900

Hey, nice resource ..especially for comparing restrictions!

I made a minor update to the Germany section
Forum: Nokia N900 2009-09-20, 19:29
Replies: 582
Views: 183,533
Posted By Withnail
Re: N900 UK Networks

Nice, looking forward to hearing the outcome!

FYI: It seems in the case of Mobile Phones Direct, buying an N900 on pre-pay with a lock is still going to be £30 cheaper than 'SIM Free'

From the...
Forum: Nokia N900 2009-09-20, 18:39
Replies: 582
Views: 183,533
Posted By Withnail
Re: N900 UK Networks

It seems the LiveChat staff have been singing from a different hymn sheet since my first conversation with them! (#15)

Thankfully I took the opportunity to email myself the transcript in case of...
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