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Specs are in my sig... fair trade I think for 8gb iPod Touch. I know this is kind of heretical and I do love Maemo and have been happy with the tablet, but I feel like my demands of it are more accessible on the iPod Touch. Basically the amount of apps and variety compared to the Maemo scene is what is intriguing me, in addition to snappier media playback - I love Canola but it's a bit slow to use. Also the amount of iPod accessories, such as an inline controller to attach headphones to so I can change the tracks, etc. - nothing like that on the N800, I have to pull it out of my pocket which can be a risk of dropping it... these little micro-hassles I don't want to deal with anymore.

First I have some questions though.

Maemo Mapper is important to me, so I need something that would be a good alternative on the iPod. I need to be able to save tiles, I use these for photo trips. At the least I need to be able to drag around a hi-res JPG (I could screenshot from Bing maps) at least 1600 x 1200.

I know there are some sacrifices going from N8x0 to iPod but there are some advantages that I think I'm ready for, mostly with media and sheer app availability.

So if anyone is interested, please let me know. I'm currently looking at the apps I need at the App Store, to see if it's worth it.

Included with my N800 is:
- a Dell PDA case
- original stylus + a thin metal stylus from my old Dell PDA which actually fits in the N800
- 2 GB internal flash card, 8 GB external flash card
- Nokia headset/earbuds... I think I have the original box and stuff too but I wll check...
- charger
- USB cable

I paid $120 for the tablet (demo unit on eBay, it's flawless but of course there it has been used by me), the 8 GB card was like $50, 2 GB card maybe $15, so altogether $185.

that's all I can think of. This would be a domestic (USA) trade.
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For an alternative to GPS on the iPod touch there are apps that let you download maps temporarily so that shouldn't be an issue.Though you may need more then 8 GB. Also I don't think the iPod Touch has GPS like it's iPhone brother (though does it use Skyhook or something?).

Just a heads up.
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They're maemo and MeeGo...

"Meamo!" sounds like what Zorro would say to catherine zeta jones... after she slaps him for looking at her dirtily...
 
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why not just sell your n800 and buy a new ipod touch? You can get the 8gb 3rd gen one for under $200 new.

PS: you can't have my 1st gen one, it's a classic
 
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I don't think I could sell the N800 for that amount.

Currently I'm looking for work, so a trade seems the only option.

Also not interested in GPS, so no loss there. I just find it handy to have satellite tiles, I tend to go on foot and walk around barren wastelands :P
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Ok, just giving you a headsup (from your MaemoMapper comment). Goodluck!
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Originally Posted by ysss View Post
They're maemo and MeeGo...

"Meamo!" sounds like what Zorro would say to catherine zeta jones... after she slaps him for looking at her dirtily...
 
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Originally Posted by jself View Post
I don't think I could sell the N800 for that amount.

Currently I'm looking for work, so a trade seems the only option.

Also not interested in GPS, so no loss there. I just find it handy to have satellite tiles, I tend to go on foot and walk around barren wastelands :P
Actually Amazon has the 8GB 3rd generation Touch for $183.99 with free shipping so if you can sell your N800 for $185 you'll have enough left over to get yourself something off McDonald's dollar menu to celebrate.
 
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Do you think that is a reasonable price, though? Even if it sold for $175 I could scrounge $10 somehow...
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Do you think that is a reasonable price, though? Even if it sold for $175 I could scrounge $10 somehow...
I honestly think that it is still a tad high because tigerdirect.com has a "new" one for $179.99. I think $125 incl 8GB card would be a realistic price point personally for a quick sale.

Considering I bought both the n800 and n810 at full price, it can be a hard pill to swallow.

Link to the n800:http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...7195&CatId=228
 
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Originally Posted by jself View Post
Do you think that is a reasonable price, though? Even if it sold for $175 I could scrounge $10 somehow...
I'd say if you were setting an asking price you should take the $120 you paid for it and add $10 - $20 at most for the assorted extras. At this point a new 8GB card runs about $15 and about $5 for the 2GB.

Good luck.
 
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Tried out an iPod Touch today (yeah it took me this long), it's quite nice. I think I will def. trade up.
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