Web 2.0 internet experience with Mozilla based browser, also works with Skype, Google Talk, and Gizmo
4.1-inch LCD wide touchscreen and full QWERTY keyboard
Stream and store MP3s and videos with high quality stereo sound
2 GB onboard memory, which expands via Secure Digital, SDHC, MMC, miniSD, and microSD cards (with extender)
Integrated GPS receiver
Rating: - My new constant companion!
I purchased my Nokia for use primarily to access my Windows desktop at work. I have loaded Remote Admin on other Linux distros via WINE and it lets me access and control my work PC from anywhere there is Internet access. At some point, I may be able to get it to do remote access, but not through currently existing channels that I have in place.
But that said, I am really enjoying this new toy! My wife said to "send it back if it won't do what you need it to do," but I was like, " you are not getting this away from me unless you pry it out of my cold dead hands!" I am having too much fun discovering all the things that it CAN do...
Pros:
- The size and quality of construction are excellent!
- Resolution is amazing. Even for someone wearing bifocals!
- Multiple levels of zoom help for those who need bifocals (but are in denial about needing them!)
- Audio quality with provided earphones is pretty good. With my ipod buds, it is excellent!
Cons:
- The provided 'trial' GPS program was not all that impressive. And, they want to charge you to use it - no, thanks. Ditched it and downloaded Maemo mapper.
- WINE won't work on the Nokia.
- No Citrix client.
- Built in speaker are weak - but what would you expect from a pair of 3/16" speakers? Killer bass?
It would have been good to know:
- You can't just load any old linux app. There is an active developer community working on porting apps to the Nokia platform and there are a few game apps that are nicer that the counterparts on the WinTel platform. However, there is an extremely long list of requested ports.
- No such thing as WINE for the ARM processor. Whoever comes up with a solution for this limitation is going to make a lot of people very happy!
Rating: - Great product
I am quite impressed with the Nokia N810. The construction of the unit is sturdy and durable and the external keyboard is not as bad as persons have made it out to be. I have found the spacing and size of the keys to be adequate.
I would recommend this device to anyone who is always on the go.
- Fast processor...very responsive.
- Great multimedia capabilities.
- Great hand-held device for techies who need to ssh into a remote server.
I am glad I purchased this device - no regrets....thumbs up !
Rating: - Excellent for first time Internet Tablet Users
I first started looking at tablet/handheld internet devices since the Sidekick III but could never decide on any particular one. My brother had picked up a Pocket PC awhile back and a friend purchased a Palm TX PDA. While I did enjoy toying around with them I never liked the operating systems that ran on those devices.
So I finally came across 2 mobile internet devices that caught my eye. First was the Sony Mylo 2 and the Nokia N810. I went over tons of comparisons (and suggest if your interested in both these devices you do as well) and drew my conclusion to the N810.
Although I have never used Linux before, I found the Maemo OS to be really easy to use and get used to. I also was attracted to the open source community. Installing new apps/widgets is relatively easy not to mention you can find a lot of interesting free ones on the maemo website including IM programs, calendars/todo lists, weather forcasts, game emulators, and much more.
Like most of the other reviewers here, the screen is amazing, browsing websites is easy and reading the text, most of the time, is clearly visible without having to zoom in. Also since this is my first handheld internet table, I read people weren't too impressed with the slide out qwerty keyboard. While to some extent I can agree (the tactile feedback, and the top being too close to the screen) I have to say that all in all I am very satisfied with it in the long run.
Now for the negatives about this device...
*For starters the camera is really horrible. I believe it's 0.3 megapixel and not only that you have to download and install the software to use it since it doesn't come pre-installed.
*I also like the fact that over the Sony Mylo 2, the N810 can play a lot more music and media formats... only problem is I have yet to figure out how to install them on the physical hard drive. Although I believe the solution would be solved if you also bought a SD Card and put them on there.
*I've read the GPS is almost useless as well, and you also have to purchase a $180 3 year subscription to make the most of the GPS program.
*Fold out stand isn't made too well. With repeated use of it don't expect it to hold up for long.
*Although I wouldn't consider it to be a negative, I should point out that this is not a cell phone, although you can use skype, you obviously have to be in a wifi area.
Bottom line: I would easily rate it a 4.5 being my first mobile handheld device. I knew well in advance that it wasn't a cell phone so that didn't bother me. Also it would have been a lot nicer if the camera and GPS were made better (I am sure a freeware app will make much better use of the GPS than the pre-installed software) but also since I read about these problems before hand and already have a camera and gps that work much better that didn't bother me as well. But if you look past some of these faults and are looking at the N810 for what it really is, a mobile internet tablet, you wont be disappointed.
Rating: - Nokia N810
I like this tablet very much. It is especially helpful for checking email and staying connected to news via WiFi. I haven't started Skyping yet, but intend to.
The biggest challenge I've encountered is not with the tablet itself, but websites that don't use a scalable design. This makes zooming in a mess. The type is VERY small -- for these old eyes anyway. Still, all in all a fun toy and a great alternative to a cellphone, which I don't carry.
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