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qgil | # 1 | 2009-10-07, 07:40 | Report

This is an experimental thread to help newcomers getting basic questions answered. It has certain rules.

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RevdKathy | # 2 | 2009-10-07, 07:43 | Report

OK; I'll play.

Can I used the n900 to record sound files (like an mp3 recorder), taking advantage of its great storage?

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qgil | # 3 | 2009-10-07, 08:52 | Report

Originally Posted by RevdKathy View Post

Can I used the n900 to record sound files (like an mp3 recorder), taking advantage of its great storage?

Not out of the box. The Recorder hasn't been ported to Maemo 5 yet, you can ask the developers or create a brainstorm proposal.

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RevdKathy | # 4 | 2009-10-07, 09:12 | Report

Thank you!

If I take an n900 somewhere where there's no GPRS signal, will it strangle its battery trying to connect? (I live in Cornwall so this happens a lot!)

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RevdKathy | # 5 | 2009-10-07, 09:12 | Report

As it is 'always connected' does the n900 consume data just 'staying in touch' even when I'm not using it? If so, how much?

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RevdKathy | # 6 | 2009-10-07, 09:13 | Report

The n900 manual seems to imply I can't add or edit playlists in the media player: does this mean I can't categorise my music by type (classical, jazz, rock) to play according to my mood? Seriously?

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RevdKathy | # 7 | 2009-10-07, 09:14 | Report

Please describe the simplest, most user friendly and most function-rich ways an n900 can view and edit office type documents so I can choose between them.

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RevdKathy | # 8 | 2009-10-07, 09:16 | Report

How long is it likely to be before someone cracks 'the MMS problem'? (Or is that 'how long is a piece of string?')

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RevdKathy | # 9 | 2009-10-07, 09:17 | Report

Is it true that 'rapier' Bible software will run on an n900 out of the box? Is it very hard to achieve?

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eiffel | # 10 | 2009-10-07, 10:02 | Report

Originally Posted by RevdKathy View Post

Can I used the n900 to record sound files

Yes, use the video camera and ignore the picture.

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