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Some thoughts on the Maemo home screen…

June 18th, 2008

Interesting post from Thoughtfix over on tabletblog.com (did we expect anything less?)

Having been inspired by the release of Origami Experience 2.0 for Vista this week, Thoughtfix has turned his attention to the Maemo homescreen and the applets that reside there. He reckons there is a missed opportunity from developers to create a constantly updating screen (like Origami, and the RSS feeder on Maemo for example) that can be used for quick reference.

It seems some people are already using the N8×0 tablets in this way however, as there are plenty of commenters listing the home screen applets they use on a day to day basis to keep up to date with the world.

Interesting post if you’ve never explored the Home screen’s potential, Jump over to read more.


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Get your IT and laptop tethered to the N95 8GB

June 12th, 2008

Over on his blog The Racing Geek himself has taken time out to put together an indepth guide to tethering the N95 8GB to both a Mac laptop (under OSX Tiger) and an N800 running OS 2008.

Now that the N95 8GB (or the NAM variant at least) can take advantage of 3G access speeds in the states, you may find it is something you want to use for data on the move. Both guides have a nice step-by-step structure to keep you on the right track, and there is also a quick troubleshooting section at the end should you run into any problems.

Jump over to get the full story, and leave any comments you have.


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Internet Tablet musing in the iPhone 3G aftermath

June 11th, 2008

Writing over on tabletblog.com, Thoughtfix has covered a couple of points that have come to him out of the mist of the iPhone 3G release.

In a couple of posts surrounding the same issue, thoughtfix compares the iPhone to the N810 and lists his reasons why he thinks the N810 will win out on a number of counts. The comments are mixed on this, but an interesting idea does come from MDK which leads thougthfix to write a follow-up post…

This article concerns whether independent developers on maemo will ever be able to monetize their apps as the iPhone crowd will soon be able to do. Again, there’s a mixed response with one view being that a more consumer friendly approach to software on the N8×0 tablets could be a real boon for sales of teh device.

What do you think? Do you think the Internet Tablets still have what it takes? Jump through the links above to have your say on either post.


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Internet Tablets, huh, what are they good for?

June 10th, 2008

The boards at Internet Tablet Talk are buzzing with an age old question - what are the N8×0 internet tablets for?

It’s all kicked off with an uber post from ddalex, who started with an N770 back in the day, but is disappointed that the Internet tablet format hasn’t matured into something more powerful. Cue discussion on whether the tablets need to do anything more than browse, whether consumers have unrealistic expectations given available technology, what the alternatives are and dreams for the future. A nice thread for anyone not entirely sure if they want or need an IT and for you long time users to get stuck in.

What are your thoughts? Jump over to leave your comments.


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N800 hits the sweet spot

June 9th, 2008

Over on his blog, Torley has posted some thoughts on the N800 he has recently purchased, and they make for some entertaining reading.

Looking for something to ‘capture ideas’ on, as well as ‘poke’ the internet, Torley came across the N800 as the possible answer to his search. He loves the kickstand, the stylus, the easy to install apps and the open platform, as well as the ‘superb’ list of pre-installed internet radio stations and the ‘brilliantly bright and razor-crisp’ screen. The design is, according to him, ‘intensely compact and amazing’ and whilst he does have a few small niggles (camera quality, battery life and poor handwriting recognition), his overall impression is a good one. Indeed it is living up to Torley’s expectations ‘and beyond’, and let’s face it, you couldn’t ask for much more.

To find out more, or ask him a question about how he used the device, head over to his pages.


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Nokia BH-703 headset reviewed

June 6th, 2008

While devices may in themselves be great things, they can be improved even further with the addition of the odd enhancement or two…

Gerrymoth, he of Nokia Addict, has shown just what a bluetooth headset can bring to the party by
reviewing the Nokia BH-703 headset, a ‘cool’ looking in-the-ear headset that offers USB charging - a great addition in Gerrymoth’s eyes. Despite these plus points however, the headset just wouldn’t stay in his ear very easily, which is obviously frustrating for such a product and was the one thing that stopped enjoyment from what else was on offer.

Jump over now to check out the full review and leave your comments.


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Built in IM client – makes messaging a dream

June 5th, 2008

jamespowell1989 from Talk About Nseries has brought a handy hint to the space, for those of us who haven’t discovered the built-in IM client on our devices.

He introduces the Mobjab application that will connect your device to any IM gateway that you choose. With a handy step-by-step guide, James walks us through the process, with screenshots at each stage. He reckons once you’re signed up, then the ‘simple and easy to use interface’, coupled with the ‘huge area’ available to view conversations makes for a very pleasant experience. James says that the functionality (such as being able to change the alert tone when you receive a message) makes this app ‘streets ahead’ of any of its rivals.

Have you downloaded this app? Are you a fan of a Mobjab rival? What would you like to see developed further as far as IM on your device goes? Head over to James’ site and air your views.


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Nokia S60 BH-503 headphones review

June 5th, 2008

Over on The Symbian Blog, Vaibhav Sharma has been testing out the power of the BH-503 headphones.

He starts out by saying that the headphones allow the user to listen to music wirelessly ‘in great stereo quality’. Vaibhav reckons his previously held opinion that Bluetooth isn’t capable of streaming music has been blown ‘completely out of the water’ by these headphones. The ‘crisp and deep’ sound that they produce, coupled with the design means that ‘however hard you rock your head’, these babies aren’t going to come loose. And the signal is strong and constant too, with no ‘cracking or stuttering’, even through a wall! Vaibhav reckons these are a ‘good buy’ and recommends pairing them with an Eseries to make a ‘great combination’.

Have you tried Bluetooth headphones yet? Is there anything else you want to find out from Vaibhav about the BH-503 set? Jump over and have your say.


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N800 and N810 – connecting an HDD via USB

June 3rd, 2008

In another of her invaluable video tutorials, neoncherry from Internet Tablet School shows us how to attach an external hard drive to an NIT using a USB cable.

In the accompanying words, she explains the whys and the hows. Why you would want to connect an external hard drive? – the storage capacity is ‘so huge’, they are portable and it can be used as a place to park your multimedia files so they can be retrieved without having to boot up a computer. To install, all you need is a female-to-female USB, and an app that can be downloaded in seconds. With her usual troubleshooting hints and tips, neoncherry once again shows anyone out there who is a bit unsure of the technology that it really isn’t that tough.

Have you got any questions for neoncherry? Anything that you’d like to do with your NIT that you’re not sure of? Jump over and leave her a comment.


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Nseries combo makes long journeys seem short

June 3rd, 2008

Al Pavangkanan has been visiting his folks, and tell us on The Nokia Blog how he survived the road trip by using a cunning mix of Nokia devices.

By preloading podcasts to his N82 the previous evening, Al had something to occupy him during a two and a half hour bus ride to Louisiana, and when not listening, he was able to take some geotagged snaps of interesting things he saw along the way. Once the N82’s battery had run out, he plugged in a Proporta portable charger and switched to an N800 to watch some movies. On the return trip, listening to a podcast on an N95, whilst browsing the internet on his newly invigorated N82 passed the time well. Using his Proporta he was able to keep his half-charged N95 going for the duration, and still was able to recharge the N82 on his return before the handy gizmo ran out of juice.

Have you used similar tactics to help pass long journeys? Anything you think Al could have done to improve his experience? Head over and let him know what you think.


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