Michael Wiktowy wrote: > On 2/6/07, Zoran Kolic <zkolic at sbb.co.yu> wrote: >> On Monday 05 February 2007 22:28, Mike Klein wrote: >> > 3rd worst problem is no 3G/cellular capability built-in. >> Also my wash machine lacks it. I cannot sleep for that reason. > > Sarcasm aside, Zoran has a very good point. Putting cellular > capability on the IT would be as appropriate as putting it on a > washing machine. While it would be great to be able to talk to someone > while doing laundry, it is not really the purpose of the machine. > Sarcasm aside?!?...and you back up the washing machine quote?? Sigh... I'll bet you $100 american that it comes to the N800...prob' by next year. Openmoko and other open source linux phones are arriving... > I wouldn't have bought a 770 or a N800 if it had a GSM/3G/Super-duper > next-gen phone built in. > You might not but I think many would. My ipaq 4700 cost $650 and they flew out the door. Zero cellular. N800 + cellular = $500...a deal to me. > Reasons: > - It would add $100 to the cost > - It would be a purchase that keeps on costing a monthly fee and cost > even more when using it traveling So does your phone. Swap the sim from your phone to your N800....done. > - I already have a bare-bones cell phone that makes calls just fine > ... most people have Bare bones cell phones don't generally have BT. Addnly verizon phones have crippled BT. > - It would tie it to region/plan that would be difficult to transfer > out of > - It would tie it to some specific technology that doesn't have the > longevity/compatibility of wifi/BT > - It would consume a great deal more power > Unlike perhaps many on forums...battery life isn't the biggest deal for me. I'm content to have 1 or 2 extra battery packs around. If I had a FULLY loaded N800...I'd be content with 2 hour battery life. Can plug into my car for charging or use the packs. I'm rarely climbing the himalayas and without power sources. > I think these ITs make a good break from legacy tech like cellular and > leave that crowded market to other models. > _______________________________________________ > maemo-users mailing list > maemo-users at maemo.org > https://maemo.org/mailman/listinfo/maemo-users
