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As an internet surfer, it works great for me. I found a user forum [.].that provided some instructions on operating system & browser tweaks, which I implemented. For all intents and purposes, it is no more obtrusive than the typical iPhone, Palm, or Blackberry (which everybody has nowadays). I have owned this device for about a month. So it is not an issue for me to pull this out when I have a few minutes, and get on the net. It was very slow & sluggish surfing the web. Overall I am very pleased with the N810.
The screen is tiny, but I have good vision and it is not an issue for me. In my line of work, it would have been very unprofessional for me to be seen carrying around and setting up a netbook at frequent intervals to check the internet, so this device works well for me. I do not use this for texting, or for Skype, or GPS, just for browsing the web as mentioned, so I cannot comment on those other features. I predominantly use the N810 to watch streaming stock market quotes during the day, and check on business news. Don't get me wrong, its no speed demon, but with the tweaks it performs at an acceptable (non-frustrating) level.
I would recommend it, but there are some caveats. It is like night and day, now the device is usable. Out of the box, the device was a HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT. I have free wifi at work, and wanted to access the internet without having to pay for a cell-phone data plan. I did not want a phone, or have to sign up for any service plans, so the N810 fit the bill perfectly for me.
I also like the ease with which apps are available from[.].My only complaint is that the screen is too close to the top row of keys, so it's hard to press those keys with your thumbs held sideways. I use this for light surfing and for listening to podcasts, and it's great for those purposes.
Don't get it if you have a significant other. this thing devoured my soul, opened it's source to me, and is forcing me to squander time by being obsessed with it.
I just want to use WiFi connections to check e-mail, review some sites on the internet and things like that, no use as a cell phone.Skype works better than I expected.For the size and price, you cannot beat it. Some complain that it has no cell phone built in but that is a desirable thing for me. Only worry is that Nokia seems to be phasing it out and what will support be in the future. Works as advertised. May not be a full blown PC but has enough power to do routine things but fits in my pocket.
but for hardcore linux users, who try to emulate Palm OS, Android, even Windows 3.1, it is not enough. A lot of people have covered the pros and cons. That's why it has a prop support.The RAM could be a little larger. Holding it at hand is a chore after a while.
I am so glad I held off buying ipod touch and bought this charm. There is article about dual-booting from internal 2GB card. 256 MB is enough for most people. It beats ipod touch in almost every front.
The weight is the first thing you feel when you open the box. But the performance is definitely gonna be compromised.D-pad could be more useful if google G1 or blackberry like navigation ball is implemented.Function key should be on both side of keyboard.Some third party software is a must if you want to maximize the usefulness:Almost TI Graphing Calc emulator,camera,canola 2 & youtube plugin, load-applet,maemo-control-usb, maemo-recorder,maemopadplus,mediabox,mplayer,Personal menu,quiver,rhapsody,skype,unzip,zip. I bought it for $179 from buy.com and played it for 2 weeks. I don't want to repeat but i wanna tell my first-hand feeling.The reason i gave it 4-star instead of 5-star is because:It could be a little lighter.
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