On Fri, Feb 01, 2008 at 02:34:30PM +0100, Yves Kurz wrote: > As a software developer and long time Linux user I'm would like to get an N810. > The problem: In my country (Switzerland) it costs about sFr799 (US$ > 720) which is very over priced and way beyond what I intend to give > for such a device. > Luckily my employer sends me to the SD-West developer conference next > month which takes place in Santa Clara, CA. Now I thought I could buy > one there. > What do you think, is this a good idea? For some of us, it's not just a good idea, it's the only way. Nokia doesn't sell any tablets in my country (boo!). > Are there any major issues to > expect, except the different keyboard layout? > Does the US charger also accept the European 230V/50Hz input? Yes. Or you can buy a European one (the model is AC-4), it's a standard new thin Nokia plug. > Are the GPS maps for Europa installed? I think not, but you can download those. > Since I'm only for one week there, where should I go to get one? Google found me this: http://www.internettablettalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14314 Maybe you'll find an answer there. Online ordering has the problem that most shops want a US credit card with a US billing address. This works if you have any friends living there. Good luck, Marius Gedminas -- It is a mess, pure and simple. Sucks to be away from Unix, huh? -- man perlfaq3 -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: not available Type: application/pgp-signature Size: 189 bytes Desc: Digital signature Url : http://lists.maemo.org/pipermail/maemo-users/attachments/20080201/8dded77c/attachment.pgp
