Nokia N800 Mobile Device
http://live.pirillo.com/ - Thoughfix, a regular community member, saw Chris and Scoble chatting about the iPhone and he thought he would chime in with information on a new device that might just beat the iPhone for mobile web surfing.
The Nokia N800 is a device that some people say is actually better than the iPhone:
- It is built on Linux, so there are a ton of applications out there already out there.
- It comes with Opera 8, a full-fledged web browser with Flash 7.
- Supports WiFi or a dial-up connection via Bluetooth.
- Supports a full QWERTY keyboard via Bluetooth.
- Comes with an integrated webcam and microphone for Internet calling via Skype (which means you can use SkypeOut as your phone service!)
- Full Instant Messaging and E-Mail clients.
Basically, it's a Tablet PC without the bulkiness of a notebook, or the near-minuscule size of a cell phone.
Do you have a Nokia N800? If so, how do you like it?
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7 Comments
Jadon
July 3rd, 2007
at 6:40pm
I love my N800. It is a super web browser that allows me to keep Google and IMDB in the living room for when questions come up while watching television. I also use it at the occasional hotel or restaurant hot-spot. There are a couple of nice games, but the controls aren’t very good for arcade-style games. The voice chat and IM is great, but I only do the video chats with other N800 users making it where I only have 2 other people I know to video chat with. It uses Google Talk, so there are probably a bunch of others, but not more than 2 on my buddy list.
The software development platform is what is especially cool to me. It is full-fledged Linux, so I can ssh into and out of it running all sorts of Linix apps.
I also occasionally just set it on my desk and play the Internet Radio. I also read video blogs on it using the built-in RSS reader, but typing is a bit slow, so I often just go to my PC to post responses. Also, the RSS reader needs to add an off-line mode. Hopefully Google Gears will come to it soon.
Jadon
July 3rd, 2007
at 6:40pm
I love my N800. It is a super web browser that allows me to keep Google and IMDB in the living room for when questions come up while watching television. I also use it at the occasional hotel or restaurant hot-spot. There are a couple of nice games, but the controls aren’t very good for arcade-style games. The voice chat and IM is great, but I only do the video chats with other N800 users making it where I only have 2 other people I know to video chat with. It uses Google Talk, so there are probably a bunch of others, but not more than 2 on my buddy list.
The software development platform is what is especially cool to me. It is full-fledged Linux, so I can ssh into and out of it running all sorts of Linix apps.
I also occasionally just set it on my desk and play the Internet Radio. I also read video blogs on it using the built-in RSS reader, but typing is a bit slow, so I often just go to my PC to post responses. Also, the RSS reader needs to add an off-line mode. Hopefully Google Gears will come to it soon.
Scott Mace
July 5th, 2007
at 3:50pm
Any offline calendar available? The Nokia 770 could run DejaPIM (I blogged about it in April 2006) but the DejaPIM Web site still only refers to the 770, not the 800.
Scott Mace
July 5th, 2007
at 3:50pm
Any offline calendar available? The Nokia 770 could run DejaPIM (I blogged about it in April 2006) but the DejaPIM Web site still only refers to the 770, not the 800.
Joe
July 8th, 2007
at 9:43pm
Hello from my nokia n800. I just wanted to let you know that the iphone isn’t the device that is revolutionary this year. Instead I would have to bestow those honors to the nokia n800. I’ve had mine for about a week now and I’m just blown away with how useful this portable device really is. There is nothing like checking out fullsized websites, checking your email, and use skype to make phonecalls from this mini computer. It’s easy to use, portable, lightweight and can fit in a pocket. The problems with laptops is you have to get them out of your bag, fiddle with cords and wait for a long boot time. By the time all of that is done I have already sent out a couple of emails and read the latest news. The Nokia n800 is revolutionary and should be on every coffee table or dorm room.
Joe
July 8th, 2007
at 9:43pm
Hello from my nokia n800. I just wanted to let you know that the iphone isn’t the device that is revolutionary this year. Instead I would have to bestow those honors to the nokia n800. I’ve had mine for about a week now and I’m just blown away with how useful this portable device really is. There is nothing like checking out fullsized websites, checking your email, and use skype to make phonecalls from this mini computer. It’s easy to use, portable, lightweight and can fit in a pocket. The problems with laptops is you have to get them out of your bag, fiddle with cords and wait for a long boot time. By the time all of that is done I have already sent out a couple of emails and read the latest news. The Nokia n800 is revolutionary and should be on every coffee table or dorm room.
TunaMan
January 30th, 2008
at 7:31am
Ok, I’ve had an N800 for a few weeks. It is fantastic, but not perfect. Entering text on the device - it is linux so there’s a bunch of text entering for the full power - is very slow. I’ve not gotten the nack of the handwriting recognition (HWR), so entering text that way ususally takes 2x longer than hunt/peck on the touch-pad version. A bluetooth keyboard is in my future for travel use.
Let me be clear, if you are not entering text, this device is fantastic. However, a few of the best programs on it don’t support the built-in touch-keyboard, specifically Skype. So, if you’re having voice quality problems with skype and need to “chat” insteat, only HWR is available, not the touch screen keyboard.
IMAP email, good, but you’ll want to load CLAMS
Web surfing, good, the built-in Mozilla browser is nice.
RSS Feeds, good. I’m addicted.
Skype - sound quality is good and my N800 came with 3 months of unlimited Skypeout.
SIP Client - well, I haven’t gotten it to connect to my SIP service provider.
And there’s a bunch of free linux programs like OM-Weather that you never knew you needed.
The price - I challenge you to find another device with these capabilities for $230. Don’t forget that it is running a Debian-based Linux. Let the porting begin!
What’s blatantly missing? No PIM. You’ll have to take steps to load a PIM yourself. For more of my experiences with the Nokia N800 … http://www.jdpfu.com:81/n800 .