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Forum: Maemo 5 / Fremantle 2010-07-17, 05:59
Replies: 17

Automatically checking for email

Views: 3,308

Posted By Gheorghe

Re: Automatically checking for email

I have this bug as well, the default 30 min interval results in no sync.
However, if I change it to 5 mins, it works.... am not sure for how long since I just realized this bug is affecting the N900...

Forum: Applications 2010-07-07, 06:12
Replies: 939

Ovi Store - Instinctiv

Views: 308,111

Posted By Gheorghe

Re: Ovi Store - Instinctiv

Wow, this looks very promising.
Just finished installing it and so far it's miles better than standard media player, its clean interface is awesome as is the support for artwork. Thanks.

Forum: Nokia N900 2010-07-06, 21:24
Replies: 129

Bug report: hildon-desktop cpu usage, result=causes slow battery drain

Views: 53,511

Posted By Gheorghe

Re: Bug report: hildon-desktop cpu usage, result=causes slow battery drain

Unbelievable how the N900 behaves after uninstalling Catorize!!

Browsing the web is smoother than ever, all menus and options pop up instantly, programs seem to start quicker, navigation is...

Forum: Nokia N900 2010-07-05, 20:00
Replies: 129

Bug report: hildon-desktop cpu usage, result=causes slow battery drain

Views: 53,511

Posted By Gheorghe

Re: Bug report: hildon-desktop cpu usage, result=causes slow battery drain

Catorize was the cause for high CPU usage in hildon-desktop, will report with screenshots once Battery Graph confirms this short term finding.

Battery graph showed CPU activity overnight while in...

Forum: Nokia N900 2010-06-15, 20:50
Replies: 28

Possible way to prevent micro USB port issues

Views: 11,533

Posted By Gheorghe

Re: Possible way to prevent micro USB port issues

Great advice, I've used this method since day one and knock on wood no problems here. About middle of the road, when I first heard about the problems, I also filed down the two hooks with a fine...

Forum: Nokia N900 2010-06-15, 20:37
Replies: 160

Nokia Visa $50 rebate/prepaid card

Views: 41,549

Posted By Gheorghe

Re: Nokia Visa $50 rebate/prepaid card

Extremely deceiving practices from the rebate co.
I've sent them a fax the third time and still nothing. Just filed a BBB complaint with YA. I hope they'll do something following this action since...

Forum: General 2010-06-12, 01:14
Replies: 53

Fifa World Cup livestreams

Views: 20,033

Posted By Gheorghe

Re: Watch World Cup with N900?

If one must have the BBC broadcasts, use this instead

http://soulssports.net/Channel2.html

Forum: Maemo 5 / Fremantle 2010-06-09, 05:31
Replies: 11

MPEG-4 (DivX) video playback less smooth in PR1.2 – subtle stuttering

Views: 3,623

Posted By Gheorghe

Re: MPEG-4 (DivX) video playback less smooth in PR1.2 – subtle stuttering

I only used KMplayer and extra codecs but... since it caught my attention I went ahead and tried to tweak it: downloaded mplayer command line only then from within KMplayer clicked on the down arrow,...

Forum: Maemo 5 / Fremantle 2010-06-09, 01:00
Replies: 11

MPEG-4 (DivX) video playback less smooth in PR1.2 – subtle stuttering

Views: 3,623

Posted By Gheorghe

Re: MPEG-4 (DivX) video playback less smooth in PR1.2 – subtle stuttering

divx or xvid video wasn't that great in PR1.1 either, at least when compared to a 5 year old dell axim x51v.
I'm baffled how that old tech plays any vid smooth as buttah yet the n900 hottness has...

Forum: Nokia N900 2010-06-09, 00:26
Replies: 61

N900 screen scratch test

Views: 24,775

Posted By Gheorghe

Re: N900 screen scratch test

I was surprised too when I saw a couple of light scratches due to stylus use. That was just over a period of 2-3 days until the Zagg Shield arrived.
If scratches are visible, adding a screen...

Forum: Nokia N900 2010-06-04, 23:38
Replies: 1

Camera Geolocation keeps turning off?

Views: 1,232

Posted By Gheorghe

Camera Geolocation keeps turning off?

With PR1.1 once the geolocation was set to On, all the pics taken with the camera were tagged with the current location.

As soon as I've upgraded to PR1.2 I remember turning On the Geolocation...

Forum: Applications 2010-05-30, 17:39
Replies: 136

Poll: Flash video playback problems with pr 1.2

Views: 25,295

Posted By Gheorghe

Re: Flash video playback problems with pr 1.2

You're right, JW Player does't seem to be a universal flash player. Some websites have different flash players from what it seems.
My PR1.2 flash problem originated on www.tvr.ro where there's a...

Forum: Applications 2010-05-30, 17:11
Replies: 136

Poll: Flash video playback problems with pr 1.2

Views: 25,295

Posted By Gheorghe

Re: Flash video playback problems with pr 1.2

Sorry for the confusion, when a flash video is playing on a pc, a right mouse click brings up a menu. The same on the N900 only you'd have to keep pressing the screen where the video is located in...

Forum: Applications 2010-05-30, 01:03
Replies: 136

Poll: Flash video playback problems with pr 1.2

Views: 25,295

Posted By Gheorghe

Re: Flash video playback problems with pr 1.2

Here' a wild quest:
When a flash video is accessible on the N900, keep touching the menu and note what numbers the JW Player has. Mine is 4.5.216 and clicking on About does nothing as it does for...

Forum: Applications 2010-05-29, 06:33
Replies: 136

Poll: Flash video playback problems with pr 1.2

Views: 25,295

Posted By Gheorghe

Re: Flash video playback problems with pr 1.2

I've uninstalled KM Player which has some flash content albeit nothing in common with the browser (I guess) and also extra codecs, still nothing.. Will keep on uninstalling stuff to see if anything...

Forum: Applications 2010-05-27, 22:29
Replies: 136

Poll: Flash video playback problems with pr 1.2

Views: 25,295

Posted By Gheorghe

Re: Flash video playback problems with pr 1.2

Same here after trying the cache tweak. I've also cleared the private data, rebooted and no difference.

Forum: Applications 2010-05-27, 20:26
Replies: 136

Poll: Flash video playback problems with pr 1.2

Views: 25,295

Posted By Gheorghe

Re: Flash video playback problems with pr 1.2

Used NSu when updated to 1.2
So far am quite impressed except for the major flash video playback issue. I've uninstalled AdBlock Plus and adflashblock, after reboot the problem is still there.
I'm...

Forum: Nokia N900 2010-05-18, 20:06
Replies: 41

Is anyone still waiting for their N900 rebate?

Views: 13,019

Posted By Gheorghe

Re: Is anyone still waiting for their N900 rebate?

I've re-sent the complete forms a second time in March and they didn't get it this time either.

I'll contact BBB and suggest some of you do the same since they're playing hide and seek with our...

Forum: Applications 2010-04-01, 00:17
Replies: 1,374

Sygic announces world-wide turn-by-turn navigation for Maemo

Views: 490,932

Posted By Gheorghe

Re: Sygic announces world-wide turn-by-turn navigation for Maemo

Same version here as well, with Map Version 7.80 and can't find any POI's as others do.

Forum: Applications 2010-03-27, 21:20
Replies: 1,374

Sygic announces world-wide turn-by-turn navigation for Maemo

Views: 490,932

Posted By Gheorghe

Re: Sygic announces world-wide turn-by-turn navigation for Maemo

I'm using the North American version. While the Sygic is a very well made gps program and its overall use is close to exceptional, I find the lack of POI especially near big cities such as New York...

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