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Forum: Nokia N900 2014-12-22, 07:19
Replies: 29
Views: 24,958
Posted By ashes
Re: N900 screen protectors

I've had the Boxwave Glossy screen protector on my daily driver N900 for almost 5 years and it's none the worse for wear. (I tried and disliked the matte version.)
Forum: Nokia N900 2014-12-22, 07:11
Replies: 3
Views: 2,705
Posted By ashes
Re: disable shutter sound for camera?

Also simply putting the N900's phone ringer to silent silences the camera shutter sound.
Forum: Jolla Tablet 2014-12-10, 05:48
Replies: 490
Views: 125,167
Posted By ashes
Re: Jolla Tablet

I've been away from TMO for a while, but looking into what you've done, I was happy to use your referral link.
Forum: General 2012-06-25, 02:21
Replies: 23
Views: 8,310
Posted By ashes
Re: SGS3 replacing my beloved N900 today

Try Opera Mobile, it has a desktop setting "Settings->Advanced->User Agent->Desktop"
Forum: Applications 2012-06-13, 00:41
Replies: 1,387
Views: 425,911
Posted By ashes
Re: [Announce] BackupMenu - OS backup & restore | New version - Jul 9th(v1.1)

My primary n900 is running battery drain tests at the moment, so I do not wish to interrupt them by rebooting.

I can report a couple things...

My backup n900 (clean PR1.3) installed and ran...
Forum: Applications 2012-06-09, 19:28
Replies: 1,387
Views: 425,911
Posted By ashes
Re: [Announce] BackupMenu - OS backup & restore | New version - Jul 9th(v1.1)

First, thank you very much Rob!

As of today, I tried to install backupmenu for the first time on my n900 (PR1.3, stock kernel, no CSSU, no prior bootmenu).

Attempting to install...
Forum: Applications 2012-01-30, 20:50
Replies: 9
Views: 2,412
Posted By ashes
Re: Do you use Modest?

claws-mail (in the devel repo iirc) A powerful desktop client in your pocket. http://www.claws-mail.org/

It works well with my five POP3 accounts, large set of complex filter rules, and couple...
Forum: Applications 2011-11-10, 07:24
Replies: 5
Views: 6,488
Posted By ashes
Re: Claws-Mail N900 questions

claws-mail =) The only mobile email solution that meets my needs (multiple POP accounts + heavy filtering). There is nothing close on android. claw-mail is one of the strongest reasons to keep my...
Forum: Nokia N900 2011-10-28, 16:36
Replies: 12
Views: 8,035
Posted By ashes
Re: Urgent is NOKIA repos are DOWN?

The PR1.3.1 update is minor. It just addresses the DigiNotar (certificate "authority") hack, removing them as a certificate authority I assume.
http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=79400

It...
Forum: Nokia N900 2011-10-28, 01:44
Replies: 12
Views: 8,035
Posted By ashes
Re: Urgent is NOKIA repos are DOWN?

I just tried running apt-get update and it ran fine for me in California, so the servers appear to be up.


Nokia-N900:~# apt-get update
Hit http://repository.maemo.org fremantle-1.3 Release.gpg...
Forum: General 2011-10-23, 17:23
Replies: 2
Views: 2,892
Posted By ashes
Re: particular BT portable keyboards. handling experiences

I have an iGo Stowaway (bought in 2007 for $40) that works well with my n810 and macmini. Very compact, though a 3-row keyboard.
Forum: General 2011-10-23, 17:07
Replies: 11
Views: 81,890
Posted By ashes
Re: What sim cards work for n900 in America?

Just to state this clearly, in the States...

The N900 supports: WCDMA 900/1700/2100, Quad-band EGSM 850/900/1800/1900

3G data on the N900 is only available of T-Mobile (on the 1700 band iirc)
...
Forum: OS2008 / Maemo 4 / Chinook - Diablo 2011-09-23, 16:40
Replies: 5
Views: 1,772
Posted By ashes
Re: N810 startup issues

@andy73
Yes, thank you. I used to have a little bit of papertowel folded up between the battery and back cover to stop the back cover ratting. It hasn't been there while I've had this issue.
...
Forum: OS2008 / Maemo 4 / Chinook - Diablo 2011-09-22, 16:40
Replies: 5
Views: 1,772
Posted By ashes
Re: N810 startup issues

Hi Andy,

I have the same problem on my n810 with two different batteries (genuine Nokia, and a SCUD). A reflash did not change the situation for me either. It would typically take me a good...
Forum: General 2011-09-05, 03:21
Replies: 79
Views: 15,675
Posted By ashes
Re: How important is your stylus to you?

I use the stylus rarely. For general navigation/web browsing/claws-mail I just use my fingernail (conveniently attached to the end of my finger). Occasionally I'll use the reverse end of my pen if...
Forum: General 2011-09-04, 20:39
Replies: 6
Views: 2,891
Posted By ashes
Re: Online course: Introduction to artifical intelligence

Oh Thrun is teaching it. I think Ng had taught CS221 for the last few years, though I might be thinking of CS229. Both are very good and well regarded. This class is good but also a lot of work,...
Forum: Competitors 2011-09-04, 08:18
Replies: 16
Views: 8,489
Posted By ashes
Re: B&N Nook Color

^_^ Yes. I've had a Nook Color for some time. After screwing with a bunch of the ROMs (Froyo/Gingerbread/HC) ~6 months ago, I settled on CM7 on the on-board flash. The full desktop browsing...
Forum: Nokia N900 2011-08-25, 19:12
Replies: 11
Views: 4,941
Posted By ashes
Re: How to activate bluetooth when a call is incoming?

@dr_frost_dk

I am not sure the answer to your issue, but I can provide one datapoint. When my n900 is connected to the Sony bluetooth headunit in my car it switches automatically between playing...
Forum: Buy & Sell 2011-08-23, 06:42
Replies: 276
Views: 76,905
Posted By ashes
Re: HP WebOS TouchPad for $99!

I hear ya. I think it's the culmination of "Tablet Fever" and the first dirt cheap name brand tablet.
Forum: Nokia N9 / N950 2011-08-23, 06:30
Replies: 111
Views: 35,271
Posted By ashes
Re: Would you buy N950 if it is available for purchase?

Given the non-availability issue, I think the poll should be revised:

How far are you willing to go to obtain an N950?
* Burglary
* Blackmail
* Armed Robbery
* Kidnapping
* None of the above....
Forum: Buy & Sell 2011-08-23, 06:22
Replies: 276
Views: 76,905
Posted By ashes
Re: HP WebOS TouchPad for $99!

Ah interesting. I ordered about 3 hours after you then. I guess that substantiates the rumors that they had next to no stock.
Forum: Buy & Sell 2011-08-23, 03:29
Replies: 276
Views: 76,905
Posted By ashes
Re: HP WebOS TouchPad for $99!

Negative on B&N. I ordered a 16GB ~11:45PM (PDT) last night and got my "Dear Valued Customer..." letter at 2:20PM today. It's a shame too, I thought I finally managed to order from mainstream...
Forum: General 2011-08-19, 05:40
Replies: 69
Views: 15,627
Posted By ashes
Re: Next phone after N900 for year 2011

My original pre-order N900 is possibly showing early signs of USB port failure, so I picked up a spare/backup N900. I would have happily bought an N950. I was not happy with the N9 (no hw keyboard...
Forum: Nokia N900 2011-04-20, 03:44
Replies: 88
Views: 20,035
Posted By ashes
Re: [poll] n [debate]Your next phone screen Resistive or Capacitive?

I much prefer resistive screens due to the ability to accurately click on small links (and desktop-ported UI elements) with my fingernail. The resistive input on the n900 is remarkable for allowing...
Forum: Brainstorm 2010-01-15, 16:33
Replies: 61
Views: 19,910
Posted By ashes
Re: [Proposal pending] Improve the calendar

One cannot create a recurring event that happens two days a week, e.g. Tuesday and Thursday.
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