Thanks for the comparisons. I'm also considering an N9, but have to say that what I'm hearing doesn't make me very excited about it. I am looking for something that feels more like a portable computer than a smartphone (in fact I'm planning on getting it with a data only plan). Is it just the lack of a hardware keyboard that gives you this impression, which isn't a huge concern for me, or is it more fundamental in the OS?
Thanks for the comparisons. I'm also considering an N9, but have to say that what I'm hearing doesn't make me very excited about it. I am looking for something that feels more like a portable computer than a smartphone (in fact I'm planning on getting it with a data only plan). Is it just the lack of a hardware keyboard that gives you this impression, which isn't a huge concern for me, or is it more fundamental in the OS?
I have an N800, and it is pretty much perfect, but it needs more modern hardware. N900 is newer hardware, but still over 2 years old now, and has too small of a screen.
I was thinking N9 would be the successor to the N900 and would be a good fit. I can live without a physical keyboard, but the comments and reviews I've read make it seem like the N9 is a step back in the OS department also. For instance I don't understand the thinking behind having the application launcher have such a prominent place as the main homescreen. That's something I'd like to be hidden away until I actually want to start a program.
II was thinking N9 would be the successor to the N900 and would be a good fit. I can live without a physical keyboard, but the comments and reviews I've read make it seem like the N9 is a step back in the OS department also.
I though this could be the case too. but in reality I find the N9 OS far superior. In fact when using my N900 (or any other touchscreen) I find the lack of Swipe functionality to be a real pain.
