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Tofe is offline Tofe
2012-05-12 , 17:40
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#21
I also bought one recently (in October, for 120 euros, second hand but in very good condition). I now realize what a real smartphone has to be: really few smartphones on the market today can replace this beauty. Actually I don't even see which one could.
 
Charly is offline Charly
2012-05-12 , 19:37
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#22
thanks a lot everybody!

I wish I had the time to comment on each statement. However, the only appropriate reaction is that I just ordered my n900

And it better be as good as you promise

I'm totally excited and just can't wait to get it -- be prepared to hear more

thanks again!
 

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mick3_de is offline mick3_de
2012-05-13 , 00:31
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Originally Posted by Charly View Post
Hi everybody,
How about encryption? I've heard a lot of bad stuff about Android/iOS when it comes to that point. Is there any possibility to do a full disk encryption? (I guess, it'd have a huge performance impact?) Yes, I'd like to enter a password everytime I boot this thing. Or is there already an implementation of securely storing my data? This is one of my main reasons for not having a smartphone yet.
There seems to be TrueCrypt available compiled for the N900, even with some GUI, I believe. Just search MT here. With TrueCrypt you certainly can access your encrypted USB drive mounted N900 from a PC.
As alternative there is the standard Linux kernel based container/partition encryption. Not shure, if the kernel module (dm_crypt) and the tools (cryptsetup/cryptmount) are included in the default N900 installation.
A third solution could be transparent filesystem-based encryption using eCryptfs as it's used in Ubuntu.Guess there are ARM Debian packages for this or you have to compile your own.
Cheers, M.
 
visN900 is offline visN900
2012-05-13 , 01:34
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#24
brought one at 2009 setting my mind to make N900 as my last phone.. still in that mindset.. very happy.. community rocks,though Nokia stopped their support they will be shocked how maemo has changed when they see it now.. my only advice is be a bit careful with USB hub.. rest all its the king.. play with it and its so kind it will play with u too
 

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ir.miringila is offline ir.miringila
2012-05-13 , 03:28
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#25
you can compare it with yamaha v-max motorcycle... still look strongs even with today naked bike...hehe... i think n900 will last forever until samsung + tizen arrive... for me i will pay for that price....
 
davdav is offline davdav
2012-05-13 , 09:51
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Originally Posted by HELLASISGREECE View Post
Stereo Speakers
IrDa
Skype integrated (front facing camera)
32gb internal storage
qwerty
radio
fm transmitter
tv-out
usb OTG
excellent ppi
full flash support
flashlight
xteminal
kickstand
camera lens cover. the best I've seen.
serves as an excellent mp3 player (volumecontroldaemon installed)
ultimate cusomization & connectivity
great GPS chip
supports all emulators from every console of the past
it is a Nokia quality product
still being updated after 2 1/2 years

please...try to find all those things in other "phones" on the market today.
you won't find a device that has all those things
whats is that volumecontroldaemon installed ???
thanks in advance
 
bills2north is offline bills2north
2012-05-13 , 11:24
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i waited til 2010 cos maemo 5 os had a few issues that were fixed when i jumped on board. this forum's been an edu too that's for sure! cssu is AMAZING. these days some collect phones like hotwheels but not me. 900 is so tricked-out there's no way to retire it! it's THAT awesome.. altho a unicorn white n9 64gb'd be nice to tinker with. oops, must insert foot.. ~cheers
 
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2012-05-13 , 12:30
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#28
Originally Posted by Charly View Post
thanks a lot everybody!
I wish I had the time to comment on each statement. However, the only appropriate reaction is that I just ordered my n900

And it better be as good as you promise

I'm totally excited and just can't wait to get it -- be prepared to hear more

thanks again!
looking forward to it
i.e.: glad you decided to join
and the rest will just be the usual learning curve to master a new device / OS

to second what ir.miringila and MINKIN2 posted...
if you use the N900 with its original OS (Maemo 5 thus, possibly with CSSU, but that's depending on other packages you may want / need to install, as some may not be compatible with CSSU...) it's performances are just fine.
typically, to run Fennec (or use Google Apps or the like in MciroB) you will need to install Kernel Power...
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HELLASISGREECE is offline HELLASISGREECE
2012-05-13 , 13:14
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Originally Posted by davdav View Post
whats is that volumecontroldaemon installed ???
thanks in advance
There you go buddy:

here is the thread. read the first post.
http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=70304

here is the package:
http://maemo.org/packages/package_in...ldaemon/0.1.2/

you install it through the application manager of your N900.
It's in the extras testing.


Volumecontroldaemon 0.1.2
Daemon that monitors headphone volume and set it to 100% (not 88%)


By default , the volume of the N900 (through headphones) is set on 88%.
Volumecontroldaemon allows it to reach 100%.

The way it should have been from the start.

It has no GUI. You just install this small .deb and ... bam! you have even greater sound than before.

It's a no-brainer for every N900 owner who is a music lover.
 

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gazza_d is offline gazza_d
2012-05-13 , 15:18
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#30
I'd agree with everyone who thinks the n900 is still a great choice today.

The hardware features beat just about every other device out there except the pointless dual-core vs quad-core vs 3d bollox.

For most stuff the N900 is quick enough. Show me another phone with all the following:
32GB onboard storage
FM transmitter
FM receiver
stereo speakers
hardware lock button
hardware camera shutter button
Consumer IR transmitter
microSD slot
hardware keyboard

And thats not including proper multitasking, desktop class browsing, and a feature set which is still being added by this wonderful community. Seriously in the last day or so the media player gained at least one extra function.

If there is another device out there that matches the N900 then please tell me cos I will get one to sit alongside my N900.
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