Nokia N Series N900 - 32GB - Black (Unlocked) Smartphone

I started to use the N900 because of my interesses for Linux systems. Now, after almost 1.5 years of using the N900 I see so many capabilities of the N900 that were available that were only possible on my home computer. In "repositories" you can find additional software wich is endless in posabillities. Most of it is freeware and I have only spent 10 euro for a donation on freeware in 1.5 years. Some programs aren't free but they are luxury-style to me. Still new software is being added even as a (maybe last) software update for MAEMO operating system and after that it is supposed to be better supported by MEEGO wich is the 2nd possible operating system. For geeks there are even more operating systems possible but most lose the function of phone connectivity. Since many computer fanatics use the N900 there is always help to find online when needed.

To me my N900 is my laptop in my pocket and with the 600Mhz processor you'd expect a calculating speed of a snail but at 'only' 600 it does more than expected and even more than some ther devices running at 1 Ghz or up. The N900 truly is a device capable of anything.

32Gigabyte memory is huge and makes the device a huge flash drive with space for filming and pictures of music. Never regret paying for this capacity, alsways easy to have.

Connectivity is very broad with worldwide mobile support, Wi-fi, infrared, bluetooth, GPS, FM transmitter, stereo sound speakers inside, audio/video output, microSD card-slot and micro-USB.

Under connectivity it is off-course possible to browse, email, skype, chat on different IM accounts at once. Also possible to use widgets for facebook or weatherforecast and more are possible.

The 5 MP camera makes pretty high quality pictures and video in acceptable quality. Concerning the camera, remember we are talking about a cell-phone here and for that reasen it works way beyond requirements of a phone.

Keypad can be exchanged for other layouts. Although it isn't usual you can even use a russian layout or many more but the actual keyboard isn't easy to find other than qwerty.

My opinion:
- This is a super device wich has more to offer than you can imagine.
- The device is pretty easy in use for anyone.
- Stylus included and fits IN the phone.
- Advantage to me is that the device has a keypad and don't only use touchscreen for text-input.

Is there nothing bad to tell? Sure!
- The battery householding is worse than most NOKIA phones, you gonna need to have a spare (charged) battery for security.
- It is a tablet-pc with phone functionalities so it seems to have "undressed" phone funtionalities.


These points involved. Still my opinion is 5 star for this item.

The Nokia N900 was released in the last quarter of 2009. At its debut it had some pretty impressive specifications for the time:
Memory
Up to 32 GB internal storage
microSDHC memory card extension, hot swappable
Total available application memory up to 1 GB

Display and User Interface
Size: 3.5" resistive touch display
Resolution: 800 x 480 pixels (WVGA)
Desktop with up to 4 personalized views
3D Graphics acceleration with support for OpenGL ES 2.0

Web browsing
Maemo Browser powered by Mozilla technology
Rich Internet content:
Adobe® Flash® Player 9.4
AJAX support (Javascript 1.8, XML)
HTML, XHTML, CSS

Processors
ARM Cortex-A8 Processor, TI OMAP3430 CPU Clock Rate 600 MHz
Graphics Processor: PowerVR SGX with OpenGL ES 2.0 support

Now, almost two years from the release, these are no longer top end specifications. What is truly impressive: what can be done with this device now that it was not able to do "out of the box"

Processor -
The ARM Cortex A8 processor shipped with a maximum speed of 600 MHz. Many N900 enthusiasts have overclocked their devices to as high as 1.15 GHz, an almost 100% increase in processor speed. By editing the cycles vs voltage table it is possible to have better battery life with an N900 running overclocked than stock.

USB-
The N900 shipped with a microUSB port used for data transfer and charging. Nokia announced it would not support host mode because of hardware restrictions. After many months of hard work by N900 enthusiast developers the N900 now supports host mode. This allows for mounting flash drives and other USB peripherals on the phone just like it was a computer, which it is.

Operating System-
With Linux distribution Maemo5 shipping on the device an open operating system device was let loose. Community firmware updates (CSSU) continue to arrive, the most recent on 24 December 2012. Using a variety of boot schemes the N900 can run Ubuntu, easy debian, Android, Windows 95 and MeeGo OS. Not all of these allow for full functionality of the device. The point is if you don't like how your N900 operates on Maemo5 you do have a choice. Try booting any of these on your iPhone or Android device?

MMS-
Nokia left MMS functionality out. A simple download and install of a developer's program added this feature to the phone.

Camera-
The 5 megapixel camera took okay photos out of the box. F(ranken)Camera allows adjustments of all the parameters of the 5 megapixel sensor. HDR, lowlight photography, panoramic photography, time lapse photography are now all doable using FCamera and one or two other programs. Out of the box it just wasn't so.

Internet Connectivity-
The time is rapidly approaching when the IPv4 addresses will all be used. The Internet will have to migrate to IPv6 addressing schemes. The N900 is now ready to take that on. T-Mobile is running an IPv6 trial using the N900 with the power kernel installed. The N900 is looking like it will be future-proof for a while.

Usually when you buy a piece of electronics you expect it to perform at its best the day you first turned it on. The Nokia N900 defies this expectation by performing faster and previously "impossible" tasks. This year has seen release of dual core processor phones, phones with more memory, bigger screens, higher megapixel cameras. Each of these will meet your expectation: it will perform no better a year after you unbox it. Open Source Firmware sets the N900 apart.

If you are looking for open-source productivity, the Nokia N900 is for you.
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The N900 has access through Maemo repositories to a wide range of free, usable software, which range from powerful document/presentation apps to apps that make your phone moo when you tilt it. The open-source app "freoffice" covers document/presentation/spreadsh​eet needs, and being open-source the full version is provided for free. Most of the programs are easy enough to figure out, but readily-available apps to allow administrator access can be dangerous in the hands of an inexperienced user. Experienced users will quickly find access to a wide range of games that are available on most Linux systems.
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If you plan to use the Nokia (Ovi) store for all your apps, you would be better off with another phone. The N900 has access to a very limited range of Nokia apps, and the only document program it provides, limited as it is, costs $7.00.
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The camera is decent, but fairly average. It has a handy cover that protects the lens and triggers the camera application when slid open. Its other redeeming characteristic is that it can take silent photos. I do not support spying or prying by any means; rather, it means you can take innocent photos without bystanders worrying about whether you are taking pictures of them or not.
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Inclusion of a stylus gives art programs more meaning on the N900.
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The battery cover snaps firmly in place, but is not agonizingly difficult to take off. You don't feel like you are breaking it when you try to remove it, as you easily can with some phones. The SIM-card slot and additional memory slots are easy to use and easy to locate under the battery. Instead of wedging the cards into a tight crevice in the phone, you slot it into a metallic frame and then lock it into place gently. They can be removed just as gently.
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The sliding keyboard is excellent for writing texts and chatting, but is too small for efficiently writing documents. Perhaps because of the keyboard, the operating system has been designed to function largely in landscape mode.
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The phone's touch interface is smooth and enjoyable.
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The Nokia N900 has a built-in radio transmitter. No more forgetting to take a transmitter with you on a long trip.
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The N900 has (by default, at least) four separate desktops you can personalize. That includes the ability to apply individual wallpapers.
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The battery can last for a couple of days if the phone isn't used heavily, but since it uses a lithium battery it can be charged or uncharged at any time. If you are often busy, it is a good idea to top it up every time you are home.
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I would definitely recommend the Nokia N900. It has a wide range of useful features, and there are many powerful apps available to experienced users. What it lacks - proper painting and e-book programs - are features that should really go to a larger platform such as the iPad anyway. The Nokia N900 provides an amazing smartphone experience.

I bought this phone, because I wanted responsive smart phone with QWERTY keyboard. I had previous experience with Android devices and Android was not an option for me.
I like several things about this phone:
* It's fast enough and has 32 GB memory;
* The UI is well designed, easy to use and user friendly;
* It's running Maemo (Linux) with APT package manager;
* VOIP clients like Skype and GTalk are integrated. You can make a Skype call directly from the phone's contact list;
* Social networks can be integrated through services, so for example you can upload pictures to Picasa and Facebook straight from your phone;
* There are plenty of free applications; If you need office tools try Gnumeric (spreadsheet) and Abiword (word processing).
* The multitasking is great;
* The clipboard works perfectly;
* The 5 MP camera is pretty decent.

I don't like only two things about the phone:
* It has short battery life - I charge it every other day;
* My device was rebooting randomly. I found a fix for this issue, but the fix leads to even shorter battery life.

As a bottom line this is a great phone and if I have to choose again, I will definitely buy Nokia N900 again. I've never been so satisfied with a phone before.

Overall Great product...but i hope nokia keep up with new technologies. Lack of capacitive touch screen, no hd recording, and portrait mode. Nokia cell phones are durable and long lasting, and this device is no different. Totally recommend it. this phone used to cost 500+, but not anymore, great opportunity to buy unlocked phone.
This phone does flash video and much more with provided features.
I hope Nokia comes with 2nd gen N900...more powerful and alot more new features