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jsa | # 441 | 2009-08-30, 22:50 | Report

Originally Posted by johnkzin View Post

Where they have different versions of "the" depending on whether you're talking about male, female, or neutral objects .... oh, and, objects have gender that is not necessarily "neutral", so you can't just assume that because it's not alive it uses the neutral form of things.

Yeah, just one of the multiple reasons why after 10 years of studying German I still can't get along very well with it..

I think we might be straying a bit off-topic by the way.

fms | # 442 | 2009-08-31, 04:35 | Report

Originally Posted by GeneralAntilles View Post

You're a marketing guy, so you probably figure that using feminine pronouns is a really good way to not offend anybody (it's not as awkward as "he or she" and it's not offensive like "he"--it's perfect!), but the truth is that most native English speakers don't appreciate either strategy (and some find it rather obnoxious). If you need to use a generic pronoun use "they" or "their".

But, General, most of us, male chauvinist pigs, receive her photos, not his photos on our phones! Good to know that Peter is still with us on this

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Texrat | # 443 | 2009-08-31, 04:47 | Report

Originally Posted by Espoo888 View Post

US media has no professional standards and is completely cynical, biased and racist against all other countries. Where was the free press when America invaded Iraq (connection to 9/11 being?), and started water boarding, sexually abusing and imprisoning people without trial. And yes, you guys did vote for all that - twice - and then enjoyed the ride.

Hold on there buddy.

I for one would appreciate you not painting all of us with the same broad brush. Many of us condemned torture, despise racists, thought the Iraq invasion was an ill-thought fiasco, never voted for Bush, and do our best to scout out good American journalism (which still exists but is admittedly too rare). And we are assuredly NOT enjoying the "ride" of that shameful legacy.

So if you're going to start slamming people for bias, try removing your own first and engage a little selectivity. Extremism and hypocrisy aren't virtues, either. Thanks.

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Peter@Maemo Marketing | # 444 | 2009-08-31, 05:09 | Report

Originally Posted by attila77 View Post

Could be. Hungarian (which is actually related to Finnish) does not have this gender thing at all

You heard that right. No separate he/she/it, it all goes into one 3rd person giant melting pot (a la 'they'). Definitely results in some funky English.

Hei guys, I'm still German and I was just tired. I'm not reviewing and subtuning my t.m.o. posts that much.

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vkv.raju | # 445 | 2009-08-31, 05:40 | Report

Originally Posted by dansus View Post

GDGT podcast wasnt much better, initially they said the N900 would be announced in December and cost $1000.

After a few comments it was corrected in the next podcast but it just shows how some American bloggers are a bit funny when it comes to Nokia for some reason.

Well, GDGT is from Ryan Block (& Peter Rojas??) who has his roots from Engadget.

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vkv.raju | # 446 | 2009-08-31, 05:46 | Report

Hi Peter, Thank You for all those updates.

For one thing which I really like and use a lot, I would like to know if there is a FM Radio (with RDS) in there. The Nokia Maemo page doesn't mention of it except for the FM Transmitter. However, gsmarena.com reports its existence.

If you are still around here, would you please clear this part. Thanks in advance,

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qole | # 447 | 2009-08-31, 06:17 | Report

Originally Posted by munky261 View Post

I have a question that I havent seen addressed anywhere...if the N900 is subsidized and carried bt T-Mobile will they laster some dumbass t mobile logo on the front?

Yes, a giant pink T across the whole face of the device, using one of those stickers that they use on busses that becomes (mostly) transparent when the screen lights up... Niiiice.

Originally Posted by tso View Post

had some fun with google trends:
http://trends.google.com/trends?q=ip...ate=mtd&sort=0

If you sort by N900, Finland (especially somewhere called "Nokia, Finland") is the only place that even ranks...

OVK | # 448 | 2009-08-31, 06:19 | Report

Originally Posted by tso View Post

btw, i think nokia just handed the iphone faithful a big blinking neon "told you" sign...

My thoughts exactly. I have had a lot of fun with some of my friends that have iPhone because of their MMS issue. Seems that in the near future they are going to have some real fun with me...

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ysss | # 449 | 2009-08-31, 06:25 | Report

Originally Posted by sachin007 View Post

Well i think the NOKIA logo on the n900 is very well placed for nokia advertisement. When you see someone else using the n900 you will definitely know that it is a nokia product. Most of the manufacturers use thier logo on the back.... how often do you see anyone flipping the back of the cell phone?

People rarely flash their screen to other people, that's why most handset have their branding on the back: when you're taking pictures, when you hold up the phone to make calls, when you're holding it (angled) in front of you, other people will be able to see the promo 'spot'.

I think we, the users, need to start charging for this

benny1967 | # 450 | 2009-08-31, 06:41 | Report

Originally Posted by fms View Post

most of us, male chauvinist pigs, receive her photos, not his photos on our phones!

Objection, Your Honor! Assumptions!

Originally Posted by fms View Post

Good to know that Peter is still with us on this

Objection! "Good to know" expresses bias and a negative attitude. (And as a personal remark, based on what I've seen... the opposite would be "good to know" for me

)