N810, say hello to Android

July 4th, 2008

The Internet Tablet community is literally awash with conversation surrounding the N810, and testing out Google’s Android OS on the Nokia device.

The source of the excitement is this thread over on Internet Tablet Talk which features details and downloads for everything you need to get Android on your IT.

Among many other great posts, Jenn on Pocketables has posted her reactions to the news plus a walk-through guide of the process including nicely illustrative photos.

Jump over to the thread on ITT for the full run down including bugs, possible problems and of course, to leave your comments and questions.


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N78 features put to the test

July 4th, 2008

The N78 is still out and about gathering reviews from around the space.

p@sco at jaspp.net has been comparing the N78’s camera to that on the N95 8GB and has published a whole selection of photos taken in different situations to highlight the differences.

Elsewhere, tashedwards89 of Talk About Nseries has been exploring that keypad on the N78, to give an in depth view of how it feels. Tash reckons you can quickly get used to the keypad over a couple of days, and sees the general layout of all keys (including D-Pad etc) as being nicely spaced.

What do you think of the N78’s features? Jump through the links above to leave your comments.


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6220 camera workout

July 4th, 2008

Loba from bokutachi no blog has brought us more pictures of, and taken with, the 6220, and the test is in many different conditions.

The first thing of note is the ‘cheap-looking, and probably cheap’ lens cover, which (in this handset) doesn’t fully retract. This causes a problem with the camera programme activating and deactivating when the cover is deployed/retracted. That said, the pictures are decent enough, both indoors and out, but Loba reckons the dark areas are ‘very noisy’. Take a look at the pics and let Loba know if the right settings are being used, and what you would suggest to get things ‘right’.


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E71 unboxing video

July 4th, 2008

Amir from Phone Rush has posted a video of the moment he unboxes his E71 , a point in time that he has been ‘kind of giddy’ about.

‘Wow’ is his first reaction when he picks it up, saying it is ‘super, super thin’. The back feels ‘amazing’ and he says it fits well in his big hands. The screen looks ‘pretty good’ and the D-Pad is ‘solid’. A tour round the rest of the device reveals all its aspects, and all the external buttons and holes. Amir promises more pictures, videos and thoughts in the coming days, so keep we’ll keep our eyes peeled for those.

So what do you think of the initial ‘out of the box’ experience? Is there anything you’d like Amir to cover in his next post? Jump over and let him know what you want to see.


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N82 v. E66 v. G900 Flash test

July 4th, 2008

Norman John from Symbian World happened to have three devices kicking around recently and decided that the best thing to do, given this situation, was test how their camera flashes performed in low light

He gives us three example shots, all taken with all three devices, and the differences are quite remarkable. For close up objects, the xenon flash of the N82 really outperforms the others with their LEDs, with the E66 projecting a strange red colour onto the surface and the G900 simply not showing anything. The third picture, at a distance of about two metres, shows the best differences between the three devices. The G900 isn’t even in the frame, showing virtually nothing. The E66 produced ‘an acceptable result’ but the N82’s xenon wins again, and is ‘perfect’. Norman concludes that the N82 Black is ‘perfect…for bad light conditions’.

Do you agree with Norman’s decision? Have you come across a device with a better camera/flash combination? Head over and let him know what you think.


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Nokia devices go on a road trip

July 4th, 2008

Matthew, writing on Darla Mack’s pages, is currently on a family vacation, and is testing several devices on the way.

Using an N95-3 and an N810 as his main ‘computers’ (Matthew has a laptop, but wants to see if the devices can replace it), and an LD-3W GPS unit, he is attempting to navigate his way around the Northwestern US without using a paper map. He is currently deciding which ‘man’ to argue with (we all do it) – the British, the American or the Spanish guy – and the kids are having a giggle at his expense. On the serious side, though, he’s found the Bluetooth LD-3W unit to be less of a battery drain than GPS on the device. He says the guidance has been ‘more helpful than annoying’, so look out for further updates of the family’s adventures.

Have you tried, like Matthew, to survive just using your devices? Have you got any advice on what he should try? Jump over to the site and let him know what you suggest.


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N95 + Pictbridge = simple prints

July 3rd, 2008

Stuck for a quick solution to a problem, Steve Litchfield from All About Symbian wasn’t going to roll over and give up. He was sure his encyclopaedic S60 knowledge would provide an answer, and blow us if it didn’t!

The problem – how to explain to the plumbing merchant what part he needed for the loft plumbing. The solution – take a snap using an N95 and use PictBridge to quickly and easily print out a 6×4 to take to show the guy. Instead of fiddling around with Paintshop Pro, Steve just quickly and easily used a USB direct to his printer and within 5 minutes of the flash going off he was holding his print. Showing the phone screen may have worked, but there are some things that just demand a bigger picture than even the N95 screen can show. Simple, quick, and a darn sight easier than looking like a plumbing n00b in the shop.

So what emergency circumstances have you employed PictBridge for? Is there an even easier way that Steve missed? Head over and let him know what you think of his method.


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N78 does a ‘great job’

July 3rd, 2008

Over at World of Nokia, Dan Carter has been playing with an N78 and brings us his thoughts on the device in a post that covers just about everything.

Dan starts with the battery, saying that despite bad reports on other Nokia devices, the N78 gave him ‘2-3 days with quite a lot of use’, including the camera and HSDPA. He bemoans the 3.2MP camera with no xenon flash, asking Nokia why they didn’t throw a 5MP unit at this device. He loved the geo-tagging of photos with Ovi, and was a big fan of the built-in GPS (his ‘favorite part’ of the device). Giving the device 4/5 rating, Dan reckons it is perfect for N73 users looking for an upgrade, or for anyone not interested in a 5MP camera.

Have you had a look at the N78? Do you agree with Dan’s comments? What would you do to improve the device, if anything? Get yourself over to his site and let him know what you think.


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Nokia MD-4 speakers blow at least one user away

July 3rd, 2008

Mike from Symbian Addict has had his hands on the MD-4 speakers for a few days, and he is ‘diggin em’!

Falling in love with the ‘pocketable’ ‘little guys’, Mike was impressed with the bass-treble balance and has been ‘pumping’ some tunes without any problems. He’s even been using them in the car while his stereo is bust, and also says they are perfect for the park or the beach. Interrupting the sound (for a call or similar) and restarting the music doesn’t result in a blast of music, as the clever fellas fade it back in to the volume at which you were listening. Battery life hasn’t been fully tested, but if it is the 30 hours it purports to be, Mike says he can ‘live with that’.

All in all, then, not a bad set of speakers, but what are your experiences? Are there any tests you’d like to see Mike carry out for his next post? Head over and let him know.


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N82 screen brightness fix

July 3rd, 2008

Mike from The Nokia N82 Blog reports on a topic that has lit up Howard Forums and seeks to put right one of the major gripes of N82 owners.

If you’re willing to get down and dirty with your device, Mike reckons this will put the screen on a par with an N95, a state of affairs which many, many users have complained about. Mike pays homage to the fanbase of Nokia for coming up with this fix, and gives a special shout out to Mr. X / p@sco who may or may not have made the video. With links to the video and a walkthrough of the process, Mike provides a great service to those seeking a brighter life.

Have you tried this fix? What do you think? Does it make your N82 the perfect device? Head over and let Mike know if you have had success.


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