next time I buy a nokia unlike n97 or n900,wait 2 months after release and find if any updates are comming number of app growth ratio etc
I remember I bought the n95 exactly 8 months after hearing how nice of a pda it was from people,and thought man n97 should defintly be the best like n95 for its time I was wrong,then i saw n900 i said this must be the true n97 online as it happens but it was offline lolooololoooolol
Do your research, start out with realistic expectations and accurate information. If it then doesnt meet those expectations sell it and get something else.
Well said... I'm wondering if the same people would buy a car without trying it first just because the salesman said: "It's the best there is"...
No more Nokia. Fact -- no support. Fact -- great community.
But this community can't fix closed applications. Can't fix broken input and skype. Can't fix broken desktop.
If Nokia **** on me, I don't want to buy more nokia products.
Going back to what I said at the start, the actual device itself aside, everything SURROUNDING it has been frustrating and obnoxious and has convinced me that a good product alone is not enough to make me want to buy another Nokia product. If they fix their source-code closed-mindedness and repair their customer support, parts and replacement experiences, I would once again consider purchasing from Nokia again. Right now, though, absolutely not. I would rather buy a MeeGo device from ANYONE but Nokia.
If you're referring to me at all, I have some blog articles you can read. Link below.
My objectivity is not in question, free device or otherwise.
Still, despite your assurances, it's really hard to trust objectivity if you didn't actually spend hundreds of dollars like most customers do and then have the experience of spending more money on repairs/shipping/replacement/etc?
Nokia will learn once its market share falls below apple, HTC, motorola etc.(If it isn't already)
They're already TRENDING that way, what makes you think it'll make a difference? Besides, you've seen their attitude so far. They seem to make it a point of pride to ignore what anyone else is saying.
Buying a new phone depends on my needs which is found in specification of the phone not in the phone brand, it is the difference between fanboys and non-fanboys.
THANK you. PRECISELY my point all along. Nokia is a brand that has ruined itself because they think that their brand name ALONE will bring the masses. It's as if they feel that their brand can satisfy consumers alone and they don't have to compete on quality, service or anything else.
The idea with the n900 was to leave it open for the community to hack/develop. And that is also what have happened.. Though Nokia have helped too they could throw in some more candies for us to use. Like open up some closed sourced drivers.
The service from Nokia is as good as anyone elses. Some people try to say different.. but that is the truth.
Leave it open for the community... except, not. Got problems with the calendar app? Bugs with the phone app? Drivers? Wish you could write a whole, much better, OS to replace theirs? No. DENIED. You're right about their intention and what they COULD do, but they didn't really deliver. In THAT regard, they're certainly no better than anyone else. No bragging rights there for them.
Their SERVICE is the WORST part. It is MUCH worse than anyone else's, so far, that I've experienced. Far and away, the worst.
Well said... I'm wondering if the same people would buy a car without trying it first just because the salesman said: "It's the best there is"...
I love how you are dissing it without realising. A photo to illustrate it too
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The N95 surpassed my expectations & is the only phone i have EVER owned that has survived the duration of an 18mth contract! I even sold it recently and got £85!
Similarly the N900 has surpassed my expectations in terms of software, flexibility & build quality.
Do your research, start out with realistic expectations and accurate information. If it then doesnt meet those expectations sell it and get something else.
You could probably sell the n900 for that after 6 months. Nobody wants it for any higher. Pity there is the small matter of a £500 loss. Otherwise you might have had a point.
Here's where objectivity kicks in for sure: even as a former employee I can't defend Nokia's service. It may be as good as some, but it's not even close to best. Their forward logistics are awesome. Reverse logistics, especially for end users, fail miserably.
I am not sure i agree. Most of the problem that are not caused by the user.. like drop it in a toilett. They have fixed/repaired. I have not seen so much cases where they have not. This is the stance for most companies.
