Nokia N900
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- Anonymous
- PjY
- 05 Sep 2009
Anonymous, 04 Sep 2009This has terrible specs with tiny screen,just about you can... moreYou're wrong! Linux is a great thing! I have N810 and may say so.
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- kohiiou
- TR@
- 05 Sep 2009
The Three Contenders: N900, iPhone 3GS, i8910 Omnia HD
This is a breakdown of some of the similarities and differences between the Nokia N900, Apple iPhone 3GS, and Samsung i8910 Omnia HD.
The below two links are comparisons between the N900 vs iPhone 3GS, and N900 vs the i8910 Omnia HD. Based on the hardware specifications from the comparisons from these links, as well as on 3rd party pre-production reviews, 3rd party reviews, and personal experience, I have compiled a review on the similarities and differences between the three phones.
Nokia N900 vs Apple iPhone 3GS
http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone2=2826&idPhone1=2917
Nokia N900 vs Samsung i8910 Omnia HD
http://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone2=2691&idPhone1=2917
The following are the hardware similarities between the N900, i8910, and iPhone 3GS:
CPU: ARM Cortex A8 600 MHz, PowerVR SGX graphics
So regarding processing power, it doesn't really make sense to say one is better than the other; how well it runs will eventually come down to which OS uses the hardware to it's full extent.
Below are the differences between the three contenders, and a quick recap after each comparison:
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Dimensions
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Apple iPhone 3GS
115.5 x 62.1 x 12.3 mm
Samsung i8910 Omnia HD
123 x 59 x 12.9 mm
Nokia N900
110.9 x 59.8 x 18 mm
The Nokia N900 is the chubbiest of the three, but only because it sports a full sliding qwerty keyboard. Even under these circumstances, the N900 is virtually smaller in width and height, and only 5.7 mm thicker than the slim iPhone 3GS.
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Screen
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Apple iPhone 3GS
320 x 480 pixels, 3.5 inches
Capacitative TFT
Samsung i8910 Omnia HD
360 x 640 pixels, 3.7 inches
Capacitative AMOLED
Nokia N900
800 x 480 pixels, 3.5 inches
Resistive TFT
The Applie iPhone 3GS in terms of resolution is out-dated in comparison to both the Samsung i8910 Omnia HD, and the N900. The 320x480 pixels of the iPhone 3GS barely makes full use of its large 3.5" TFT screen. Although the Samsung i8910 Omnia HD sports a bright and vibrant AMOLED 3.7" screen, it still also lacks in resolution in comparison to the Nokia N900, with it's 800x480 pixel resolution.
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Storage
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Apple iPhone 3GS
16 GB/ 32 GB storage, 256 MB RAM
Card Slot: No
Samsung i8910 Omnia HD
8 GB/16 GB storage, 256 MB RAM
Card slot: microSD (TransFlash), up to 32GB
Nokia N900
32 GB storage, 256 MB RAM up to 1GB of application memory
Card slot: microSD (TransFlash), up to 16GB
Although the i8910 Omnia HD has the lowest maximum storage capacity of the three phones, it compensates by sporting an expandable storage capacity up to 32 GB. Nokia N900, with it's 32 GB storage, and expandable memory of up to 16 GB also makes it on par with the i8910 Omnia HD in terms of storage, leaving the iPhone 3GS far behind.
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Camera
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Apple iPhone 3GS
3.15 MP, 2048x1536 pixels, autofocus
Video: VGA@30fps
Samsung i8910 Omnia HD
8 MP, 3264x2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Video: HD 720p@24fps, D1 (720x480 pixels)@30fps
Nokia N900
5 MP, 2592x1944 pixels, Carl Zeiss optics, autofocus, Dual LED flash, video light
Video: WVGA(848 x 480)@25fps
The i8910 Omnia HD, using Samsung's experience in digital cameras, sports the best camera out of the three, with its 8 MP camera and HD filming capabilities. The Nokia N900's 5 MP camera, although lingers in the shadow of the i8910's, is still a competitive camera phone, with only a few phones out there that go beyond 5 MPs. The iPhone 3GS's camera is outdated, and for it's price range, should be sporting a much more higher end camera than the built-in 3.15 MP camera built in, capable of only VGA video.
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Browswer
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Apple iPhone 3GS
Safarai WebKit
Samsung i8910 Omnia HD
Opera Mobile 9.5
http://www.opera.com/mobile/
Nokia N900
Mozilla Fennec (mobile version of Firefox with full flash support up to Adobe Flash 9.4)
http://www.symbian-freak.com/news/009/09/a_sneak_peak_at_mobile_firefox_for_nokia_n900.htm
The Nokia N900 sports the new Mozilla Fennec browser, which is the mobile version of awarded and famed Firefox browser. This new browswer is currently being ported to other mobile operating systems, but is currently the top contender for mobile browser, with full functionality and Adobe Flash 9.4 support. The i8910 Omnia HD, instead of sporting it's own native browser, relies on Opera Mobile 9.5 which is quite supportive, but still outdated in comparison to the Fennec. The iPhone 3GS with it's WebKit based Safari browser (which has also been ported to many other phone OSs), is a stronger browser than Opera Mobile 9.5, but slightly outdated as well, with lacking support for full web-page functionality, supporting only up to Flash 9.4.
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- Anonymous
- vjr
- 05 Sep 2009
Anonymous, 04 Sep 2009This has terrible specs with tiny screen,just about you can... morehey dude. mameo 5 of linux is optimize for mobile.
not taken from the computer and use on phone.
just like mac OS X for iphone.
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- kohiiou
- TR@
- 05 Sep 2009
Seabass, 04 Sep 2009Is this better than se x3 or omnia 2!?There's no Sony Ericsson X3; they just recently announced the X2.
There is a Nokia X3, but it's in the mid-low range category, and uses Nokia's proprietary S40 UI. A very basic Music phone.
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- Anonymous
- TIA
- 05 Sep 2009
Anonymous, 04 Sep 2009This has terrible specs with tiny screen,just about you can... moreYour comment must be for some other phone? It has one of the best specs for a mobile phone device. (800x480 LCD, Same cpu and gpu as iPhone 3Gs, more useable memory, awesome open source OS with tons of potential FREE apps etc) It will be able to play games as good or better than iPhone 3Gs. Ability to fully multitask, install other OSs on the MicroSD and multi-boot between them etc etc. It's a more techy phone so it's not for everyone. Perfect for me.
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- kohiiou
- TR@
- 05 Sep 2009
F, 05 Sep 2009Cpacitive. N900 will sell more than resistive if there is c... moreCapacitative Screen:
- only sensitive to direct contact with skin
- doesn't work with gloves, stylus pens, finger nails, or etc.
Drawbacks of Capacitative Screen:
So -- if you are wearing latex gloves for work, or gloves in winter, you will need to take it off to use. Or if you have long painted gel nails, you will need to press the phone sideways with your fingers. Without stylus pen, a finger could never be as accurate in drawing, writing, or pointing (especially if you got fat manly fingers).
Benefit of capacitative screen:
multi-touch.
What's the difference between drag and slide? :S
Maybe one day, they will come out with a screen that can allow multi-touch, without the need for the conductive properties of skin. :S
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- w7n
- 05 Sep 2009
Cpacitive. N900 will sell more than resistive if there is capacitive one!
Why ?
1. The most resposive, durable
2 . Touch( not to press), slide( not to drag)
3. Can be hacked for multitouch
4. Make the phone looks elegant
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- Anonymous
- wr1
- 05 Sep 2009
Need to use barbles no more to build muscle arm.. carrying around this phone will do.
Duhh..
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- Anonymous
- wr1
- 05 Sep 2009
I would buy samsung i8000 omnia II if it were not windows mobile that lags altough it has 800Mhz processor and 256MB RAM.
This phone features are great but the design is akward if not to say ugly. Short and wide. Wewww..
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- rumeo
- iGu
- 04 Sep 2009
I'm wondering if this is a Nokia device that finally has success in the US. That means that also people buy it who buy it because of the shiny UI, but have no clue at all about phones.
This device really beats any other in features, usability and openess.
I'm very impressed also about the turnarround time. It's ready in October at a very affordable price indeed. Not like the Pre, which were silly to start with the Spring network that nobody in the world would use ever.
Good job boys from Finland !
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- Rudeboi
- kgS
- 04 Sep 2009
I wish people will stop comparing this to the iPhone 3gs!!!! They are totally different and have different audiences in mind for which they were totally built for. I'm so happy Nokia choose to go in a different direction with this particular device and they are continuing to show why they are the mobile giants!!! My understanding that there's something more special being announce coming late spring, maybe the new e90 communicator? Let's not forget the business ties with Microsoft and Intel
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- 04 Sep 2009
Anonymous, 04 Sep 2009This has terrible specs with tiny screen,just about you can... moreAre you crazy! Your saying linux is bad ha ha ha!. Linux is the best os ever found in this world. palmwebos, android and maemo both are linux type. Linux is stable than any and more secure.
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- qDj
- 04 Sep 2009
John, 04 Sep 2009I can't wait till this phone comes out. It will be nice to... moreHTC Pro 2 is coming out to T-Mobile!
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- John
- qK6
- 04 Sep 2009
I can't wait till this phone comes out. It will be nice to have a really nice 3g compatible phone with T-Mobile USA.
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- Kev
- 0R9
- 04 Sep 2009
I've read on Mobile News that networks are unlikely to stock this handset, as it won't allow network apps to be built onto it. I really hope that's not true, I want to get it from Vodafone!
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- Seabass
- RbX
- 04 Sep 2009
If the browser is fast as a laptop or atleast opera mini will this device suxceed!?
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- Haris
- uWC
- 04 Sep 2009
its already available in ENGLAND (UK) at www.nokia.co.uk wid a massive price tag 499 GBP .. ((shipping inclusive))
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- MsN
- 04 Sep 2009
i read a comment saying n900 has usb-host can anyone confirm it pls (a link would be appreciated) thanks
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- mT%
- 04 Sep 2009
Is it avilable in market?wht price?
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- Anonymous
- mSj
- 04 Sep 2009
Anonymous, 04 Sep 2009This has terrible specs with tiny screen,just about you can... moreSpecs to low! you must be crazy. these specs are amongst the highest of mobile phones. the samsung i8910 omnia HD has the same specs and can play 720p, so this phone's specs rock!