OK I had an N800 that recently displayed the rolling screen problem. Luckily my credit card company has a double the manufacturer warranty and is refunding the whole purchase price (about $200.) I've been VERY happy with the N800 so here's my dilemma do I try to track down a new in box N800, or should I upgrade to something else, and if so, what?
Here's my requirements for any new device (I've already determined the N810 doesn't meet my needs because it uses micro SD cards and is limited to 1)
Bluetooth support
Able to run a linux OS (doesn't need to come with it, I can load it after market)
WIFI
32 GB SD card support or a hard drive larger than 30 GB (prefer 2 cards but understand if only 1)
able to fit in a pocket comfortably (I'm not a guy who shops at big and tall shops, 5' 4" 160 lbs the n800 is about the max dimensions I'd take)
I obviously don't need it to be a "smartphone" but wouldn't rule one out (although I'm stuck in an alltel/verizon contract so it would have to be CDMA)
I don't keep up with all the competitors as much as some of the people who surf here do, anyone know anything that fits my needs at least as well if not better than the n800?
How about the n810? It's got the slideout keyboard and is easier to read in the sun. With some mods, you can extend the battery life and use an SD card.
The N810 is capable of doing SD cards? I thought it was only MicroSD? Honestly I'd take the two cards over the slide out keyboard (I mostly use the IT for watching movies, playing podcasts, and file storage) The keyboard isn't that important to me. The 900 and the Mondi do intrigue me though I may have to do more research on those (does the Mondi do a flavor of linux a quick glance shows it comes with Windows.) Thanks for the suggestions, anyone have additions?
I made the decision to replace my N800 with another new one. I am very happy with my decision. I can use my same 16gb SD memory cards and I have extra batteries and chargers.
My almost 2 year old N800 is used daily. It looks and performs just like new. I recently bought a very lightly used N800 as a backup. That should hold me till something better comes along.
