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The [[Nokia N900|N900]] is a pocketable computer with plenty of power (speed and memory) for running many demanding applications. | The [[Nokia N900|N900]] is a pocketable computer with plenty of power (speed and memory) for running many demanding applications. | ||
- | Users report a total of five hardware versions for the N900. Two are reported as being pre-release loan devices (1801, 2001) and three are reported as sourced through retail channels (2101, 2104, 2204). See the [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=46314 discussion] at talk.maemo.org for the differences noted. | + | Users report a total of five hardware versions for the N900. Two are reported as being pre-release loan devices (1801, 2001) and three are reported as sourced through retail channels (2101, 2104, 2204). See the [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=46314 discussion]at talk.maemo.org for the differences noted. |
Take a look at [[N900 Accessories]] if you are in a need of screen protector, carrying case or similar. | Take a look at [[N900 Accessories]] if you are in a need of screen protector, carrying case or similar. | ||
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- | Or you can install | + | Or you can install Load applet, it will allow taking screenshots and recording videos using the new applet in the hildon status menu. |
==== How do I get to the task switcher using the the keyboard? ==== | ==== How do I get to the task switcher using the the keyboard? ==== | ||
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As of October 2009, none of the "big names"--Garmin, Google, TomTom, etc.--have announced any plans to release software for the N900. | As of October 2009, none of the "big names"--Garmin, Google, TomTom, etc.--have announced any plans to release software for the N900. | ||
- | + | ==== Does the N900 support google maps? ==== | |
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''You can use Google maps directly from the browser, or you can try [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=33645 MaeMaps] or [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=63747 GeePS] A native front end for Google maps'' | ''You can use Google maps directly from the browser, or you can try [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=33645 MaeMaps] or [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=63747 GeePS] A native front end for Google maps'' | ||
==== Can I download Ovi-maps when I’m on wifi, and store them for use so as not to burn my data plan? If so, how much space do they need? ==== | ==== Can I download Ovi-maps when I’m on wifi, and store them for use so as not to burn my data plan? If so, how much space do they need? ==== | ||
- | Yes: [http://www.hpsblog.com/2009/07/direct-download-for-ovi-maps-30-without.html] | + | Yes: [http://www.hpsblog.com/2009/07/direct-download-for-ovi-maps-30-without.html] (<- dead link : blog talking about iPhones now! See symbian.clanteam.com [http://symbian.clanteam.com/indexmaps.htm] or europe.nokia.com [http://europe.nokia.com/support/product-support/maps-support/compatibility-and-download#/nokia-n900/]). Or you can use [http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p=820369&postcount=11 Mappero] and Google maps. |
=== Internet === | === Internet === | ||
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====Does the N900 play YouTube videos?==== | ====Does the N900 play YouTube videos?==== | ||
- | Yes. You might wish to try [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=65854 CuteTube] | + | Yes. You might wish to try [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=65854 CuteTube] a feature rich Youtube client. |
====Can I use MSN Messenger on the N900==== | ====Can I use MSN Messenger on the N900==== | ||
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Open application manager and start searching for useful software. You can learn more about [[downloading apps|downloading applications]] and [[installing applications]]. | Open application manager and start searching for useful software. You can learn more about [[downloading apps|downloading applications]] and [[installing applications]]. | ||
- | You can browse Extras and Ovi applications online with [http://maemo.nokia.com/maemo-select/ Maemo Select] | + | You can browse Extras and Ovi applications online with [http://maemo.nokia.com/maemo-select/ Maemo Select] |
Apps fall into one of several categories. | Apps fall into one of several categories. | ||
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* ''[[Extras-devel]]'' - beta or even alpha level software. Should only be installed by very experienced or suicidal users, who know what to do if software breaks their device | * ''[[Extras-devel]]'' - beta or even alpha level software. Should only be installed by very experienced or suicidal users, who know what to do if software breaks their device | ||
- | If | + | If dont find the application that you want you can register you interest in the [[applications you wish were ported from other platforms]] article. |
====Can I edit Office files?==== | ====Can I edit Office files?==== | ||
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=== Will Harmattan work on my N900? === | === Will Harmattan work on my N900? === | ||
- | + | The "official" answer from Nokia as of 2010 is [[What can we realistically expect#Will Harmattan/Meego be supported on the N900 for the average consumer and not just for for developers ?|"We don't Know."]] | |
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[[Category:Users]] | [[Category:Users]] | ||
[[Category:Beginners]] | [[Category:Beginners]] |
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