Opera Mini for N900/Meego
Hi there, A friend of mine, a potential N900 user, asked me today if Opera Mini was available for the N900. AFAIK it is not. I know Opera Mobile 10 is available (and works nicely), but he wanted to use Mini for its proxying feature. Does anyone know if Opera Mini will be released for Maemo/Meego? thanks in advance Bernard == Bernard Tyers | SIP:3...@sip.blueface.ie To see what is in front of one's nose requires a constant struggle. - George Orwell ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Fwd: Opera Mini for N900/Meego
Dang, I hit reply.. On 10 Jun 2010, at 19:41, Paul Hartman wrote: A friend of mine, a potential N900 user, asked me today if Opera Mini was available for the N900. Opera Mini is a J2ME app, so the only chance to run it would be in MicroEmulator but AFAIK that's not really very usable in most cases. Ok, that makes sense. AFAIK it is not. I know Opera Mobile 10 is available (and works nicely), but he wanted to use Mini for its proxying feature. If the proxying feature is using opera's proxy to save bandwidth, Opera Mobile on N900 has this feature already. Go to settings and enable Opera Turbo. Hmm, any documentation/links you can point me (and him) towards? I have used it for a few weeks and was happy with it. His requirement is for using it on 2G / bad network coverage areas. thanks == Bernard Tyers | SIP:3...@sip.blueface.ie To see what is in front of one's nose requires a constant struggle. - George Orwell ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Searching in the app manager
Hi all, There used to be a handy function in the app manager to search. I cannot seem to find this anymore after upgrading to 1.2. Has it moved? It used to be in App Manager-Download-Click on Application Manager top bar and find search. thanks in advance, bernard == Bernard Tyers | SIP:3...@sip.blueface.ie To see what is in front of one's nose requires a constant struggle. - George Orwell ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: Searching in the app manager
On 9 Jun 2010, at 17:37, Paul Hartman wrote: On Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 11:07 AM, Bernard Tyers b...@runningwithbulls.com wrote: Hi all, There used to be a handy function in the app manager to search. I cannot seem to find this anymore after upgrading to 1.2. Has it moved? It used to be in App Manager-Download-Click on Application Manager top bar and find search. Hi Bernard, Now you must open a category and start typing on the hardware keyboard. Now there is no way to search using touchscreen-only AFAIK, and ability to limit your search to titles or descriptions is gone. In general I find it to be MUCH faster and easier to just go to xterm and do apt-cache search foo rather than deal with application manager and all of its monumental slowness. Hi Paul, and all, Ok, I wasn't aware of the new feature. I'll have to try it and see how it works. I wonder if there are any other hidden features. thanks, Bernard == Bernard Tyers | SIP:3...@sip.blueface.ie To see what is in front of one's nose requires a constant struggle. - George Orwell ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: PR1.2 is here
Hi, Finally! Lets hope it fixes some (all) of our issues. One thing: I am still not 100% sure which version I should download. I got mine, from Vodafone-Ireland, but it seems (not sure) unbranded. The about info gives: Version 3.2010.02-8 Maemo 5. Nothing else really. Can I use the Global? Or should I go for the UK? Fingers poised to click upgrade! Thanks in advance. bernard. On 25 May 2010, at 15:47, Paul Hartman wrote: Since it wasn't posted on this list yet, in case you didn't see the news, PR1.2 is finally here. Announcement: http://conversations.nokia.com/2010/05/25/nokia-n900-software-update-release-1-2/ Download new firmware eMMC images: http://tablets-dev.nokia.com/nokia_N900.php ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users == Bernard Tyers | 34 Ard Rí Road | Dublin 7 | Éire E: b...@runningwithbulls.com | T: +353 76 602 1877 | W: runningwithbulls.com/blog/ | SIP:3...@sip.blueface.ie To see what is in front of one's nose requires a constant struggle. - George Orwell ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: PR1.2 is here
Hi, Finally! Lets hope it fixes some (all) of our issues. One thing: I am still not 100% sure which version I should download. I got mine, from Vodafone-Ireland, but it seems (not sure) unbranded. The about info gives: Version 3.2010.02-8 Maemo 5. Nothing else really. Can I use the Global? Or should I go for the UK? Fingers poised to click upgrade! Thanks in advance. bernard. On 25 May 2010, at 15:47, Paul Hartman wrote: Since it wasn't posted on this list yet, in case you didn't see the news, PR1.2 is finally here. Announcement: http://conversations.nokia.com/2010/05/25/nokia-n900-software-update-release-1-2/ Download new firmware eMMC images: http://tablets-dev.nokia.com/nokia_N900.php ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users == Bernard Tyers | 34 Ard Rí Road | Dublin 7 | Éire E: b...@runningwithbulls.com | T: +353 76 602 1877 | W: runningwithbulls.com/blog/ | SIP:3...@sip.blueface.ie To see what is in front of one's nose requires a constant struggle. - George Orwell ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: Gtalk call doesnt work on 3/3.5 G Network
It will be your carrier. The reason operators do this is so they don't loose revenue from services like SMS and voice calls. Sometimes also due to stupidity like anti-terrorism laws. NB: This is not a defence of this practice. You have a number of options: 1. Complain and ask them if they block gtalk. They may or may not unblock it. 2. Use a service that offers a proxied IM/voip service-like fring, nimbuzz, etc. 3. Try using tor. Hope that helps. Bernard - Original message - Ok I see. But Kevin can you help me to download the Nimbuzz application for N900 because i couldn't find it in Ovi nor in Maemo web pages, generally in Ovi the Nimbuzz version is not compatible to N900. Or should i use proxy server for gtalk to be used in 3G network. Thanks Khalid On Mon, Apr 26, 2010 at 9:59 AM, Kevin T. Neely ktne...@astroturfgarden.com wrote: It may be your carrier. I notice that on ATT, Skype will not connect, but it will when I am using wifi. What is weird is that using the exact same SIM in a Symbian phone, I can connect to Skype using Nimbuzz, although that is probably proxied through their own servers. K On Mon, Apr 26, 2010 at 04:38:46AM +, khalid.re...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, Do anyone facing problem using N900 to make calls via gtalk on 3G or 3.5G network .I am using Data Package when i call the online gtalk contact it connects but no voice from both side. Amazingly the gtalk call works on Wi-fi connections perfectly.I have set the network setting mode as Any Connections tick marked Wi-fi connection when available is this causing any problem to call gtalk from 3G. Note: In UAE there is restrictions to use skype other third party call services but still gtalk works on PC or N900 in Wi-fi. Thanks Khalid -- Sent from my mobile computer using Nokia Messaging ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: N900 power consumption
Unless a newer firmware is available, don't upgrade to 3.2010.02-8. I have found since I upgraded my battery life has gone from 1 1/2 days to about 7-8 hours. Hope that helps, Bernard - Original message - Hi Adrian, I haven't updated my firmware since I received the unit so probably no. I will try that. Does it affect the power management? /h On Mon, Apr 26, 2010 at 7:26 AM, Adrian Yanes de...@ayanes.com wrote: Hi Henrik, Do you have the latest firmware version? On 22 April 2010 00:27, Henrik Frisk fris...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, After a few weeks of usage my up time before the battery was completely drained was less than 7 hours (during this time the unit was idle; completely unused). I started disabling services following the suggestions in some of the other threads discussing battery duration. Widgets, skype, they all went. But to my surprise, the biggest power hog was the sip account. When I disabled it my up-time was more reasonable. Anyone knows a way to reduce the power consumption without disabling the account? Some of the advanced options I don't really know what they do. It's really a shame because I was so pleased to finally have found a mobile sip client that really works. Any suggestions are appreciated. best, /henrik ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: N900 power consumption
- Original message - Am Montag, den 26.04.2010, 09:18 +0100 schrieb Bernard Tyers: Unless a newer firmware is available, don't upgrade to 3.2010.02-8. I have found since I upgraded my battery life has gone from 1 1/2 days to about 7-8 hours. ...while for others 3.2010.02-8 has increased battery life. I don't think that such generic statements are helpful without providing some basic info (what does that time refer to? Being online? Heavy usage or idling? IM accounts activated? Extra software installed? etc etc). That time refers to unplugging device from charger at 7-8AM and having battery go down approx to half way by lunchtime. I measure a day as 24 hours. Most of the day when I am in the office it is connected to work wifi to receive mail. When at work it is idling on wifi. By afternoon if I do not charge it, the device will be dead by approx 6-7PM. If I am at home I use it to read rss feeds, and make calls. When at work it is idling on wifi. * Phone ALWAYS on 2G, unless I want to download something via cellular network. * No more softwae installed than before upgrade. * exact same IM accounts/SIP acount usage as before. After the upgrade I reconfigured all settings/parameters for maximum power saving as they were wiped when the upgrade finished. At the weekend I use my E71 and joikuspot to share 3G access to the n900. By 6-7PM since 10-11AM the battery is almost empty. (This is understandable) I don't make statements like that without testing extensively. Bernard ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: N900 power consumption
- Original message - ext Bernard Tyers wrote: If I am at home I use it to read rss feeds, and make calls. When at work it is idling on wifi. It would be interesting to know if it supports power save. Are you asking about the wifi ap? I'll check and see if that is the case. That doesn't help though if I am in the wild using a public wifi spot. Even if you have not changed anything, in the environment where the N900 lives, setup conditions different from the expected ones (and I believe our testing is done with AP with power-save enabled) might give interesting results. Like this one. Agreed. My only real issue is with the power management of this device. I understand installing non-power optimised software will likely cause issues, but this is no help when some issues are device related. Other than power, this is an excellent device. Bernard ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: N900 power consumption
When your N900 is idling, fire up top (preferably via ssh session) and see whether pulseaudio is constantly eating 2-5% of CPU. If so, run killall tongend as root. This is a bug fixed in PR1.2 (afaik) which seems to be launched sometime between today and the next decade. I had a look at top and /usr/bin/pulseaudio --system --high-priority seems to be running constantly, at around 0.2 (when idle) to approx. 32.2% cpu (when making a call). Trying to killall tongend gives response: killall: tongend: no process killed. This is right, as the /usr/bin/tongend process ID is the same after the kill command as before it. Also, BatteryGraph application from extras(-testing?) helps debugging battery usage a lot. I've used it and I don't find it too useful, unless I do nothing for that time. From what I found, the *greatest* *ever* battery hog is browsing web via 3G. I do that daily while commuting to/from work and it can take up to 40-50% of battery within less than an hour! Not my case, as I do little browsing with 3G (only if I am out of wifi coverage). Thanks, Bernard ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: N900 and SIP calls
On 12 Apr 2010, at 09:37, Henrik Frisk wrote: On Mon, Apr 12, 2010 at 10:26 AM, Bernard Tyers b...@runningwithbulls.com wrote: From your question I am not sure if you want an answer for the N810, or the N900, but the subject says N900 so: Yeah, sorry for the confusion. I meant for the N900... On the N900 in the addressbook contact it will say SIP Audio TELEPHONE_NUMBER, once you have your SIP account set up. Click that and it will start the SIP session. Hmm, it doesn't. It does for Mobile, SMS, Skype, but not for SIP. And, I have SIP configured and working. Is there a preference somewhere? Hmm, strange. Other than making sure the SIP account is enabled. I think in Settings VoIP and IM Accounts. Highlight the account, go into Advanced SIP Settings and select Use for telephone numbers. Hope that helps. Bernard == Bernard Tyers | 34 Ard Rí Road | Dublin 7 | Éire E: b...@runningwithbulls.com | T: +353 76 602 1877 | W: runningwithbulls.com/blog/ | SIP:3...@sip.blueface.ie To see what is in front of one's nose requires a constant struggle. - George Orwell ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: 3G dongle connected to N900?
- Original message - On Sunday 07 March 2010, Bernard Tyers wrote: - Original message - On Saturday 06 March 2010, Bernard Tyers wrote: Is it possible to connect a 3G dongle, via USB cable and running the USB host software on the N900, providing you with cellular data access? N900 does not have USB Host Mode, so no. I am sure I saw USB host mode software in a repos. (Goes to check...) Yes there is an application called USBControl which says Enables USB host port to use eg USB mem sticksetc. I guess this is the same function as the USB Host app on N800? Any other comments? Other than It doesn't work, no. USBControl was uploaded before anyone had a device in their hands and discovered there's no USB Host mode. Aha, now if you had mentioned that before it would have saved some time. Bernard ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Desktop widget to turn wifi on/off?
Hi, I use BlueZwitch (desktop widget)to turn bluetooth on/off. I use WifiSwitcher (statusbar plug-in) to turn wifi on/off. Is there any desktop widget that allows me control wifi, like I do for bluetooth with bluezwitch? Thanks, Bernard ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
3G dongle connected to N900?
Hi there, I don't know if this is possible with current software or hardware, but here is my question: Is it possible to connect a 3G dongle, via USB cable and running the USB host software on the N900, providing you with cellular data access? The reasoning behind it is: certain operators will provide tarriffs for data only, but I don't want to miss calls when my voice SIM is out. I am guessing the N900 would need some USB dongle host software. Or would it? Do USB 3G dongle have necessary software/hardware themselves. Any comments? Thoughts? Thanks, Bernard ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: 3G dongle connected to N900?
- Original message - On Saturday 06 March 2010, Bernard Tyers wrote: Is it possible to connect a 3G dongle, via USB cable and running the USB host software on the N900, providing you with cellular data access? N900 does not have USB Host Mode, so no. I am sure I saw USB host mode software in a repos. (Goes to check...) Yes there is an application called USBControl which says Enables USB host port to use eg USB mem sticksetc. I guess this is the same function as the USB Host app on N800? Any other comments? Thanks, Bernard ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: 3G dongle connected to N900?
- Original message - On Saturday 06 March 2010, Bernard Tyers wrote: Is it possible to connect a 3G dongle, via USB cable and running the USB host software on the N900, providing you with cellular data access? N900 does not have USB Host Mode, so no. I am sure I saw USB host mode software in a repos. (Goes to check...) Yes there is an application called USBControl which says Enables USB host port to use eg USB mem sticksetc. I guess this is the same function as the USB Host app on N800? Any other comments? Thanks, Bernard ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Opening link in FeedingIt RSS reader.
Hi there, I use FeedingIt reader, so far it's working well-7/10. One thing: when reading a link in a feed, if you try to open the article link in a browser using the open in browser drop down menu, nothing happens for me. My default browser is Firefox (using the browser switchboard). Does anyone else see this issue? Also, is the developer on this list? Thanks, Bernard. ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
TCP/IP SyncML client help
Hi there, I have found TCP/IP SyncML client in one of the repositories. Can anyone give me some help on getting this configured with a SyncML server? One that runs on Mac OS X preferably. With this can I synch my Mac Addressbook and iCal? thanks in advance, bernard == Bernard E: b...@runningwithbulls.com | T: +353 76 602 1877 | W: runningwithbulls.com/blog/ | SIP:3...@sip.blueface.ie To see what is in front of one's nose requires a constant struggle. - George Orwell ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: TCP/IP SyncML client help
Hi Dawid, On 22 Feb 2010, at 15:13, Dawid Lorenz wrote: You are probably talking about SyncEvolution. Did you see this thread: http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=40278 Also, this page is quite helpful (at least was for me, initially): http://wiki.memotoo.com/wiki/Sync_Maemo_5_/_Nokia_N900 Thanks, I'll have a look at these later on. However, as there is a SyncEvolution GUI already in repository too, there's virtually no need to tweak config files by hand, as you should be able to configure sync service directly in GUI. All that matters are correct settings, which you should get from your SyncML provider. Don't know about Mac. I am using SyncEvolution to sync my calendar with www.goosync.com service quite successfully. I don't want to use Google services, I prefer to keep this inhouse running the SyncML server myself. Does anyone have suggestions for a SyncML server I can run on OS X? thanks bernard = Bernard E: b...@runningwithbulls.com | T: +353 76 602 1877 | W: runningwithbulls.com/blog/ | SIP:3...@sip.blueface.ie To see what is in front of one's nose requires a constant struggle. - George Orwell ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: Dealing with N900 responsiveness (or lack of thereof)
- Original message - On Mon, Feb 22, 2010 at 9:43 AM, Dawid Lorenz a...@adl.pl wrote: Is this only my N900 @PR1.1 or others also experience overall device sluggishness after ~2-3 days of uptime? There is semi-identified problem with hildon-home hogging CPU time for few seconds on each wakeup from standby [snip] I experienced same thing here yesterday, no user applications running, but it's slow and memory usage is high, swap in use etc. [snip] This doesn't make me too confident in upgrading to 1.1.1. Are there *any* real benefits in upgrading? I can't find any big reasons-there is a mention somewhere about battery usage improvements. I think I might stay where I am. My N900 is operating pretty well. Bernard ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: ovi maps : problems
Ooops, that was supposed to go to the list. Sorry Ville! On 21 Feb 2010, at 18:51, Ville M. Vainio wrote: On Sun, Feb 21, 2010 at 2:01 PM, Johan Helsingius j...@julf.com wrote: I thought N900 was one of the top products of Nokia also for these kind of services.. As the Symbian phones sell in much higher volumes, it seems the free navigation app for Symbian had much higher priority - unfortunately. I agree it sends a strange message about the N900. Making the navigation free for Symbian was not much more than flipping the price bit. N900 navigation app doesn't have turn-by-turn navigation at all, so there is nothing to make free. Fair point Ville, BUT it does seem abit cruel of Nokia/Maemo/whoever's job it is to develop the Ovi Maps client for the N900 to not release a client without the basic functions of a proper GPS navigation client like Ovi Maps. I have used Ovi Maps for years on my E61, and E71, and have happily paid for the turn-by-turn nav, for at least 2 years. I would happily pay for it on the N900 also, but so far, it doesn't seem to be forth coming. I don't care about when/why/whatever it comes to the N900, I just want it to happen. thanks, bernard == Bernard E: b...@runningwithbulls.com | T: +353 76 602 1877 | W: runningwithbulls.com/blog/ | SIP:3...@sip.blueface.ie To see what is in front of one's nose requires a constant struggle. - George Orwell ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Searching apt-manager
Hi, Is there anyway to search configured repositories via app-manager? Scrolling through the long all list is a little annoying. thanks, bernard == Bernard E: b...@runningwithbulls.com | T: +353 76 602 1877 | W: runningwithbulls.com/blog/ | SIP:3...@sip.blueface.ie To see what is in front of one's nose requires a constant struggle. - George Orwell ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: Searching apt-manager
Hi Andre, I have installed: * Nokia Applications * Nokia System Software Updates * Ovi * maemo.org * Mozilla catalog * extras I am still finding more repos, but so far I have all the apps I need, more-or-less. thanks bernard On 22 Feb 2010, at 00:03, Andre Klapper wrote: Hi, Am Sonntag, den 21.02.2010, 23:54 + schrieb Bernard Tyers: Is there anyway to search configured repositories via app-manager? Scrolling through the long all list is a little annoying. May I ask how many repositories you have in that list? By default I have * Nokia Applications * Nokia System Software Updates * Ovi * maemo.org (Extras) plus I have added * Fremantle SDK Tools * Extras-Testing (unstable) * Extras-Devel (unstable) and I wonder what else people try out in reality... andre -- Andre Klapper (maemo.org bugmaster) ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users == Bernard Tyers | 34 Ard Rí Road | Dublin 7 | Éire E: b...@runningwithbulls.com | T: +353 76 602 1877 | W: runningwithbulls.com/blog/ | SIP:3...@sip.blueface.ie To see what is in front of one's nose requires a constant struggle. - George Orwell ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: n900 - buy or wait?
- Original message - Guys, thanks for the input. I see you all like your n900. I have an issue which is stopping me to buy it right away. Here in Vancouver, Canada, n900's 3G is not going to work with any of the GSM providers here. Well if you'd told us that earlier..we could have saved ourselves all that hassle :) But you do know the N900 can also run on GSM/GPRS? Albeit slower. But from a practical POV, it is a very valid point (its a pity all the iphone users in 3g areas didn't think of that before buying 2g phones :) ) ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: n900 - buy or wait?
- Original message - Well, I bought my N900 even though it does not work on ATT's 3G network. Can you explain why it doesn't work qith ATT's 3G network? To a mobile network guy that sounds very strange! Thanks. ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: Indications with maps.
- Original message - Now that Nokia announced that navigation with indications will be free forever, I'd like to know if we'll be able to do that with the N900. Maybe I missed the info somewhere else, but if somebody can tell me something or point me to the info, I'd be pleased. Hola Xavi, As I understand it, the current version of Ovi Maps for Maemo (1.0) is not at the same release level (featurewise) as Ovi Maps for Symbian (Maps v 3.0). We'll have to wait to see if the release Maps for Maemo with the same basic, required features as Maps for Symbian has. Un saludo, Bernard ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: n900 - buy or wait?
If you're waiting for the ultimate/most advanced/most up-to-date that will never be bettered, then no..you shouldn't buy it. But you'll never buy any device if you're thinking like that. Waiting for the best consumer device is like waiting for Godot. * If you want a zillion apps *right* now - don't buy it. * If you want a device that you can use wifi, blootooth, gps, talk for 4 days straight - don't buy it. * If you want probably the best internet experience on a mobile device - buy it. * If you want a device that can seamlessly switch from wifi/3g/gprs for data calls - buy it. * If you want a device that can integrate all your IM services into your addressbook *perfectly* - buy it. * If you want a device that allows you mess/tinker/develop/create/kill/brick it - then buy it. Thanks, Bernard From my Nokia N900 :) - Original message - Hi, Let ask my question in a different way ;) If I can somehow afford to pay $530 (Amazon) for n900 now, is it really worth the money ? Thanks, Val On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 5:01 PM, Valentin Chopov val...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks! I personally think that n900 is too small to be used as a tablet. I hope until the end of this year we see other linux based tablets/phones. Val On Wed, Feb 17, 2010 at 10:13 AM, Tim Ashman t...@ashmans.net wrote: On Wednesday 17 February 2010 08:09:09 am Marius Gedminas wrote: On Mon, Feb 15, 2010 at 01:05:31PM -0800, Valentin Chopov wrote: I'm a current n810 owner and like it very much. I was thinking to upgrade to n900 (maybe around Christmas) but now after the news about MeeGo I think it will be better to wait ... It's up to you, really, but as a former n810 owner myself I have to say the n900 is a very substantial upgrade. I wouldn't want to go back. I have to agree here. It is alot of money and with all of the swirling that goes on around Maemo5, 6 Meego etc I might be buying another unit next year that will depend on the features of the new units. The only thing I wish worked that doesn't on the n900 is the x forwarding oh, and I wish I had the older keyboard layout. I think the 3 rows isn't enough, some things are very difficult to enter like an IP address since the numbers are blue and the decimal point isn't... Anyway over all it is a great unit and I would not go back. tim ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: Bad experience with N900 onboard GPS.
- Original message - On 12 February 2010 20:17, Bernard Tyers b...@runningwithbulls.com wrote: Is anything written to the OS when the GPS is running? Can we tail any logs? All recommendations welcome. Main question is whether you have any sort of connection to the internet when you're trying to get a GPS lock? For me GPS on N900 works uber-fast, I mean it's pretty much instant whenever I use it (Google Maps, Map Buddy, OVI etc.). However, I tend to have device always online, so it most likely uses that to download additional GPS data. No, I don't have a connection to the Internet when using Ovi Maps-thats the exact reason why I use Ovi Maps. You shouldn't be expected to use a network connection with an onboard GPS. Bernard ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: Bad experience with N900 onboard GPS.
- Original message - On 14 February 2010 09:12, Bernard Tyers b...@runningwithbulls.com wrote: No, I don't have a connection to the Internet when using Ovi Maps-thats the exact reason why I use Ovi Maps. You shouldn't be expected to use a network connection with an onboard GPS. True, but afaik N900 has A-GPS onboard, which is assisted by supplementary GPS data downloaded via internet. Without that connection it probably sucks badly, as you could experience. I am no expert on GPS, but that's how I understand A-GPS chipsets are working. Using a-gps when roaming is not a good idea, as it costs data roaming charges. Leaving aside the fact it is not proper location positioning.. Causing users more data costs than necessary is a lazy way of providing a feature-the issue here with Ovi Maps and GPS has been identified as a bug. So I am happy. ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: Bad experience with N900 onboard GPS.
- Original message - Based on the documentation of the GPS software, the GPS can run in four different modes, Interesting, do you know if the gps runs through these 4 modes when starting up ovi maps? Or if you can say what order it goes through? Thanks. Bernard ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: Loading Ovi maps onto device memory-yes or no?
- Original message - If you hit the default OVI maps area the app to store maps on the N900 is there. By this do you mean the Windows Map Loader, or the Ovi Map client to load onto the device? I have the Map Loader app on my PC since using Ovi Maps on my E61/71. I did try but can't see if it's actually worked. I've used it to throw the maps on my system, and it works just fine. There are two cavets though: 1 The maps are stored on the internal flash, not the memory card. 2 You must connect your device via USB in Media Storage Mode (not PC Sync Mode) Ok good to know that. Are they stored in the 32GB of user memory, or in the 1GB of application memory? Do you have the file location just to see if it has worked? I can grab just the areas I'll be in and load them up on the phone before I go. :) Yep that's exactly what I do with my E71. Thanks I'll give it a whirl. Bernard ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: Bad experience with N900 onboard GPS.
Hi Andrea, - Original message - Bernard Tyers wrote: issue. There's a diagnostic tool called, aptly, location-test which can you tell me which repos its located? I cant see it in the devel repos. https://bugs.maemo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=5337 https://bugs.maemo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=7026#c53 i'll check these later on today. Thanks again. Bernard ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Bad experience with N900 onboard GPS.
Hi there, I have been trying out my new N900 for the past few days and overall I really like it. The only problem I have left with it is the GPS. I have yet to get a regular location lock. The first time I used it it took approx 15 mins to update, in a location where it takes my E71 approx 2-3 mins. Leaving aside the unit has to calculate my location the first time it's turned on, that's a bloody long time. The second time I started it up, in the same location, I didn't get a lock at all. All the time I was using Ovi Maps (Which I know are basic, but surely GPS location update should work). I know how GPS works and have tried some troubleshooting, but I can't find any diag tools. At least on the Symbian OS there is a compass app which will give you your location in long lat. Can anyone else comment? Am I the only one? Is the N900 GPS chipset abit weak (in whatever way in comparison to other Nokia devices)? Can anyone recommend any troubleshooting apps I can use to see where the issue might be? I saw minigpsd mentioned it can speed up the lock process on the gps. Can that help? (I'm not a coder, so maybe thats a wrong avenue...) Is anything written to the OS when the GPS is running? Can we tail any logs? All recommendations welcome. Thanks, Bernard ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: Bad experience with N900 onboard GPS.
- Original message - On Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 2:17 PM, Bernard Tyers b...@runningwithbulls.com wrote: I know how GPS works and have tried some troubleshooting, but I can't find any diag tools. At least on the Symbian OS there is a compass app which will give you your location in long lat. Enable extras-devel repo and try gpsjinni, it's a simple view of the raw GPS data. Hi Paul, Thanks for the reply. Ok so I intsalled gpsjinni and it shows that I get a gps lock fairly quickly, and in the majority of locations. So good news- the gps unit is working more or less well. So what's the issue then with Ovi Maps? It seems completely deaf to the gps data. If this issue continues when/if Ovi Maps gets proper navigation and becomes actually useful, like on Symbian, this will be a big problem for me. Any suggestions on fixing Ovi Maps? Thanks, Bernard ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Loading Ovi maps onto device memory-yes or no?
Hi, I havem read in different places that it's possible to load the Ovi Map files onto your N900, like you can on any Symbian device. I have tried this butg so far it's proved unsuccessful. Can anyone point me to a guaranteed procedure to load the map locations on my 2GB memory card? I'm using Ovi Maps 1.?. Thanks, Bernard ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: Bad experience with N900 onboard GPS.
- Original message - Bernard Tyers wrote: Can anyone else comment? Am I the only one? You're not the only one and bugs.maemo.org has a few entries on this issue. There's a diagnostic tool called, aptly, location-test which can be used among other things to force the GPS subsystem to acquire the lock using only a specific method (be that cellular, wifi or satellite). Hi Andrea, Thanks. Ok I will have a look at this, but specifically, will this work also for acquiring a lock in Ovi Maps, or just in general? Like I said in my previous mail, it looks like the gps is aquiring a lock quickly-ish when using gpsjinni, but Ovi Maps is VERRRY slow. Thanks, Bernard ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: WiFi usage issues.
Hi, Of course, I am not going to see what the N900 is doing, I am on a switched network..Sorry I am still in the hub days. :) I still have the same issue though...I still need some help with this. thanks in advance, bernard On Mon 08/02/10 14:48 , Bernard Tyers wrote:: Hi there, I have posted about this issue already, under a different thread. I think I need to post again seperately. My issue has been that when using WiFi interface, some web services do not seem to work, namely SMTP/IMAP/app-manager. When I use 3G/2G all services work as expected. I have now also tried WiFi access from my office, and it is showing the same issues. Firstly, the office wifi is setup as following: Off-the-shelf DSL router, with WiFi function Secured with WEP key Router acting as DHCP server No proxy/firewall, etc This is the same setup as my home WiFi connection, except I use WPA for encryption. The ISP (Eircom.ie) is the same, and the router version and firmware version is the same. My issue is I can browse the web, stream radio perfectly, using WiFi, but: * I cannot however download IMAP mail, send SMTP mail, or use app-manager. * I have tried turning off power management on the wifi interface, assigning a static IP address (with assigning the DNS servers also). * I have just tried sniffing the network with Wireshark for my static IP (in thjis case, 192.168.1.145), and also sniffing for the MAC address 00:bd:3a:88:45:71. Most curiously there is no mention of either IP OR MAC in the tracefile... I could use a few suggestions, while I go for a coffee to do some thinking...:( kiitos, bernard ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: Problem with app manager
On 4 Feb 2010, at 20:27, Ville M. Vainio wrote: On Thu, Feb 4, 2010 at 10:00 PM, Bernard Tyers b...@runningwithbulls.com wrote: Sorry to follow up on my own reply but i have now got app installation working but only from 3g connection. My wifi connection is working as a) i can browse the web with it and b) lisgten to web radio and of course c) the wifi router has assigned it with an IP address. Any suggstions? Perhaps proxy issues? You will get better feel for the problem by playing around with good old-fashioned apt - i.e. install rootsh from extras (using 3g), open terminal, sudo gainroot, apt-get install gpodder (or somesuch). Hello Ville, Thanks for your e-mail. It looks like I jumped the gun with this issue, as it does not seem to be similar to Daniel's. It seems to I have figured out part of the issue. So far this I have found: * I can install apps using apt-get from the shell (I just installed WifIinfo from the shell) using the WiFi connection. * I can also install apps by shell using 3G. * I cannot however install apps using the app manager using wifi. There is no proxy in my home wifi network, just straight through to the wifi/DSL router. * I can install apps using the app manager using 3g. No issues. * I cannot make e-mail connections to my hosted mailserver (using IMAP and SMTP) using WiFi. * I can check, and send mail using 3g. * When I disconnect from my WiFi network to connect to 3g, I get (paraphrasing) an error operation failed, but it does successfully connect to 3g. It does seem very strange...I have not yet looked at packet level with wireshark - I was hoping someone may have an idea that would save me the job :) My WiFi router is nothing special - a Netopia with WPA enabled. No MAC address filtering or anything advanced. My DHCP server assigns an IP to the N900 as follows: 192.168.1.108 00-bd-3a-88-45-71 Nokia-N900-51-1 I am sure the hardware is different, but I do not have these issues with my N800. Any help greatly appreciated. thanks bernard == Bernard Tyers | 34 Ard Rí Road | Dublin 7 | Éire E: b...@runningwithbulls.com | T: +353 76 602 1877 | W: runningwithbulls.com/blog/ | SIP:3...@sip.blueface.ie To see what is in front of one's nose requires a constant struggle. - George Orwell ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
Re: Problem with app manager
On 4 Feb 2010, at 19:31, daniel young wrote: For the past couple weeks my n900 has not had any applications in the download list nor has it had any updates. I have tried re doing the catalogs but that doesn't seem to work. If this is a known bug could someone point me in the right direction. thanks for any help. Hi there, I'm glad someone else has this issue! I just picked up my new N900 from the office today, got home, did a backup, and started trying to install software. It hasn't happened yet :( I have tried via 3G connection and via WiFi, but installing via the app catalog does not work. I have an N800 for the past few years, so I am very familiar with app repositories, and getting them working. My issue doesn't look like a client issue. I'd appreciate any help possible. thanks, bernard == Bernard Tyers To see what is in front of one's nose requires a constant struggle. - George Orwell ___ maemo-users mailing list maemo-users@maemo.org https://lists.maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
