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| | === Hard cases === | | === Hard cases === |
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| | * Aluminium Cases (compatibility with all RF [GSM, WiFi/BT, FMTX, GPS] unclear at best) | | * Aluminium Cases (compatibility with all RF [GSM, WiFi/BT, FMTX, GPS] unclear at best) |
| | ** Aluminum Metal Case for Nokia N900 | | ** Aluminum Metal Case for Nokia N900 |
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| | ** With N900-style kickstand | | ** With N900-style kickstand |
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| - | However there's the Mugen backcover mentioned [[#Extended batteries|on this page]]. | + | However there's the Mugen backcover mentioned [http://wiki.maemo.org/N900_Accessories#Extended_batteries on this page] |
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| | === Carry cases === | | === Carry cases === |
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| | == Cables == | | == Cables == |
| - | === Data Cables ===
| + | * Data Cables |
| - | * USB Data Cable (CA-101) For Nokia N900 by [http://www.cellphoneshop.net/usbdacaforno4.html CellPhoneShop] | + | ** USB Data Cable (CA-101) For Nokia N900 by [http://www.cellphoneshop.net/usbdacaforno4.html CellPhoneShop] |
| - | * Mini to Micro USB adapter with Charge-only/Data switch by [http://shop.brando.com/mini-usb-to-micro-usb-adapter-w-on-off-switch_p04160c0006d001.html Brando] (useful if you want to charge from a source other than a computer or Nokia charger, such as a car USB adapter or an external powerpack such as [http://www.energizerpowerpacks.com/us/products/xp8000 Energizer's XP8000]) - Requires a Mini USB cable (available at Brando's website too). The switch does the mandatory D+/- shorting according to USB charging specs, so it's a great alternative for those reluctant to do a simple cable hack, to make all those random chargers out there work with N900 | + | ** Mini to Micro USB adapter with Charge-only/Data switch by [http://shop.brando.com/mini-usb-to-micro-usb-adapter-w-on-off-switch_p04160c0006d001.html Brando] (useful if you want to charge from a source other than a computer or Nokia charger, such as a car USB adapter or an external powerpack such as [http://www.energizerpowerpacks.com/us/products/xp8000 Energizer's XP8000]) - Requires a Mini USB cable (available at Brando's website too). The switch does the mandatory D+/- shorting according to USB charging specs, so it's a great alternative for those reluctant to do a simple cable hack, to make all those random chargers out there work with N900 |
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| - | === TV / Audio / Video Cable ===
| + | * TV / Audio / Video Cable |
| - | * Nokia TV/ Audio/ Video output cable Nokia CA-75U | + | ** Nokia TV/ Audio/ Video output cable Nokia CA-75U by [http://www.shoppingtelecom.com/shopcontroller/ShopRequestAdaptor.php?REQUEST01=4000&REQUEST02=4003&catid=&afid=3&itemid=81277 ShoppingTelecom]. To make the N900 work with this cable for a simple hookup to your home stereo you need to short the yellow plug (use tin foil / whatever you feel might do the job) |
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| | == Batteries == | | == Batteries == |
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| | * The [http://www.eastmaze.com/High-Capacity-1500mAh-BL-5J-Battery-for-Nokia-Cell-Phone-p1394.html# High Capacity 1500mAh BL-5J Battery for Nokia Cell Phone] is a 3.6 V 1500 mAh battery that fits inside the N900 like a BL-5J. Have ordered two of these from Hong Kong and will update you if they are any good. | | * The [http://www.eastmaze.com/High-Capacity-1500mAh-BL-5J-Battery-for-Nokia-Cell-Phone-p1394.html# High Capacity 1500mAh BL-5J Battery for Nokia Cell Phone] is a 3.6 V 1500 mAh battery that fits inside the N900 like a BL-5J. Have ordered two of these from Hong Kong and will update you if they are any good. |
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| - | * According to an extensive [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=65568 thread] where several types of aftermarket batteries were tested, the most powerful direct substitute of the stock Nokia battery so far (June 2011) is the 1420 mAH blue Scud battery, which performed better than its own claim, showing a real 1510 mAh capacity. This thread also discusses making a double cell battery and fitting the phone with a Mugen extended battery cover for ~3000mAh.
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| - | * '''''In update, as of [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=65568 Sep 2012] the best replacement BL-5J battery is the PolarCell replacement. It's easily available in Europe and has a better capacity (1600mAh) than the best (1420mAh) blue scud.'''''
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| | === External batteries === | | === External batteries === |
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| | * The [http://europe.nokia.com/find-products/accessories/all-accessories/power/chargers/nokia-extra-power-dc-11/specifications Nokia Extra Power DC-11] is a 3.7V 1500mAh external battery pack, providing an additional 5.55Wh of power. It is marketed by Nokia as being compatible with the N900. However, users report that while it can top up the N900's battery, the DC-11 is not capable of recharging it from flat. | | * The [http://europe.nokia.com/find-products/accessories/all-accessories/power/chargers/nokia-extra-power-dc-11/specifications Nokia Extra Power DC-11] is a 3.7V 1500mAh external battery pack, providing an additional 5.55Wh of power. It is marketed by Nokia as being compatible with the N900. However, users report that while it can top up the N900's battery, the DC-11 is not capable of recharging it from flat. |
| - | * The [http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05.php?t_id=4662&t_mode=des Proporta USB Turbocharger 3400] is reported to work well with the N900 [http://nokia-n900.com/proporta-usb-turbocharger-3400-additional-power-in-your-pocket/ both in this review] and also [http://thenokiaguide.com/2009/12/16/the-n900-and-external-battery-packs/ here]. It holds a 3.7 V, 3400 mAh external power pack (providing an additional 12.58 Wh of power) and provides a charging current of 700 mA at 5.5 V (3.85 W). Note that the basic version does not come with a mains adapter and so it charges only via USB. The [http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05.php?t_id=4661&t_mode=des Proporta USB Turbocharger 3400 World Pack] is the same device with the addition of a worldwide mains USB charger and a car charger. This increases your charging options, but be aware that it will not increase the charging speed. '''I just charged mine after receiving it yesterday (2012-09-06), and it is NOT charging my N900.''' - npsimons '''UPDATE: Using the [http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p=426516&postcount=18 slow plugin method] seems to work; I don't have a cable with shorted data pins to test as well, but likely that would work too.''' | + | * The [http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05.php?t_id=4662&t_mode=des Proporta USB Turbocharger 3400] is reported to work well with the N900 [http://nokia-n900.com/proporta-usb-turbocharger-3400-additional-power-in-your-pocket/ both in this review] and also [http://thenokiaguide.com/2009/12/16/the-n900-and-external-battery-packs/ here]. It holds a 3.7 V, 3400 mAh external power pack (providing an additional 12.58 Wh of power) and provides a charging current of 700 mA at 5.5 V (3.85 W). Note that the basic version does not come with a mains adapter and so it charges only via USB. The [http://www.proporta.com/F02/PPF02P05.php?t_id=4661&t_mode=des Proporta USB Turbocharger 3400 World Pack] is the same device with the addition of a worldwide mains USB charger and a car charger. This increases your charging options, but be aware that it will not increase the charging speed. |
| | * There are multiple reports of the [http://www.energizerpowerpacks.com/ph/products/xp2000/ Energizer XP2000] working with the Nokia N900: [http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p=436060&postcount=29 1][http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p=727518&postcount=44 2] | | * There are multiple reports of the [http://www.energizerpowerpacks.com/ph/products/xp2000/ Energizer XP2000] working with the Nokia N900: [http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p=436060&postcount=29 1][http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p=727518&postcount=44 2] |
| - | * There are multiple reports of the [http://www.maikai.co.uk/en/yoobao-11200ma-long-march-portable-battery-pack-charger-white.html Yoobao Long March Dual Port 11.2Ah] working with the N900, however it seems only one port (1A) will charge the N900.
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| | == Gaming == | | == Gaming == |
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| | * Game-gripper gaming controller for [http://www.game-gripper.eu/buy_n900.aspx Europe] and [http://www.home.game-gripper.com/buy/n900 the rest of the world]. | | * Game-gripper gaming controller for [http://www.game-gripper.eu/buy_n900.aspx Europe] and [http://www.home.game-gripper.com/buy/n900 the rest of the world]. |
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| - | == Memory Cards ==
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| - | === The device ===
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| - | The [[Nokia N900|N900]] has a memory card expansion slot, which can be accessed by removing the back cover. It is next to the camera lens. This is not to be confused with the SIM slot, which is under the battery, because they are not dis-similar in size. In the device's standard configuration, it does not need to be turned off while inserting or removing a memory card. Using such a card will increase available storage which can be very useful when running other OSs, such as [http://nitdroid.com nitdroid].
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| - | === Compatibility of cards ===
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| - | The N900 supports [http://www.sdcard.org/developers/tech/sdhc/ micro SDHC] cards, and it does not officially support [http://www.sdcard.org/developers/tech/sdxc/ micro SDXC cards].
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| - | Although there have been several confirmed reports of [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=84871 working Sandisk 64GB microSDXC cards], these may not work in their supplied format.
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| - | Micro SD memory cards are available in range of sizes/capacities (GB), data transfer speeds ([http://www.sdcard.org/developers/tech/speed_class/class]) and types. When the N900 was released, the maximum capacity of micro SD cards was 16GB (now commonly available).
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| - | The fastest cards available in SDHC format are UHS-1 (Jun 2011), and there is some suggestion that these [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=61798 can work in the device (TBC)], but there are confirmed reports of a number of class 10 cards working well.
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| - | === Maintenance ===
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| - | Memory cards are fragile and should be treated with the same care as any electrical device with exposed terminals.
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| - | Memory cards of this type are designed to be easy to remove and insert. However, in order to achieve an optimal lifespan, cards should be taken out of and put back into the device as little as possible. Continual extraction and replacement will cause wear to the contacts, of both the card and device.
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| - | Cards that present as malfunctioning often do so because of damaged contacts. Eroded contacts can be repaired, using a little contact spray. In order to clean the device contacts, put a litlle cleaner on a card's contacts and insert into the device before the cleaner dries; repeat if necessary.
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| - | === Cards available ===
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| - | Unfortunately, not all cards are equal. Some perform as advertised, while others have less storage and/or are slower than advertised. This is particularly so with higher capacities and speeds. Furthermore, unbranded or unexpectedly inexpensive cards should be treated with extreme caution.
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| - | The tables below are results of experiences using the N900 with the each card.
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| - | The content of the table (1) is a collation of user comments and is intended as a guide to other N900 users of what works, rather than a definitive list of which cards to buy. Many of the cards will be available in regions additional to those reported thus far. Table (2) lists any problems found when using some cards with the N900. Because card-use is very varied, it might be that a given card (size, speed & brand) will appear in both tables.
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| - | For cards >128GB it should be noted that it would be beneficial to keep backups on a more secure medium, i.e. network attached storage in a RAID setup.
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| - | |+ Table (1): Cards that were found to work as expected
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| - | ! Capacity* (GB)
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| - | ! Speed* (class)
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| - | ! class="non-sortable" | Report
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| - | | Transcend
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| - | | 08
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| - | | 06
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| - | | [http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001IAMME8/ UK]/[http://www.amazon.com/ US]
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| - | | UK, USA
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| - | | Jan 2011
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| - | | [http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p=1021491&postcount=13/], [http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p=1021491&postcount=16/]
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| - | | SanDisk
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| - | | 16
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| - | | 04
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| - | | [http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/ carphone-warehouse]
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| - | | UK
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| - | | APR 2011
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| - | | Team
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| - | | 16
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| - | | 06
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| - | | [http://shop.ebay.com/sis.html?_kw=TEAM+16GB+16G+Micro+SDHC+Card+Class+6+%2B+SD+Adapter&_id=360300236413# Ebay]
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| - | | HK
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| - | | OCT 2010
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| - | | [http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p=1022965&postcount=21]
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| - | | SanDisk
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| - | | 32
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| - | | Various
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| - | | Veitnam
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| - | | May 2011
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| - | | SanDisk Ultra
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| - | | 32
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| - | | 10 / UHS-1
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| - | | Various
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| - | | Switzerland
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| - | | Jan 2013
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| - | | Various
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| - | | USA
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| - | | 2010
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| - | | [http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p=1021473&postcount=4/],
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| - | | [http://www.amazon.de/SanDisk-Ultra-microSDXC-Speicherkarte-Adapter/dp/B007JTKM30/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1339795015&sr=8-1 Amazon-Germany]
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| - | | Germany
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| - | | June 2012
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| - | | USA
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| - | | May 2011
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| - | | USA
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| - | | May 2011
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| - | | Team
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| - | | 64
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| - | | 10 / UHS-1
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| - | | http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820313310
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| - | | USA
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| - | | Feb 2013
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| - | | [http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p=1341063&postcount=65/]
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| - | | SanDisk Ultra
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| - | | 64
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| - | | 10 / UHS-1 (Up to 35MB/s read and write)
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| - | | http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820171582
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| - | | USA
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| - | | March 2013
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| - | | [http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p=1341063&postcount=65/]
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| - | | SanDisk Extreme
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| - | | 64
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| - | | 10 / UHS-1 (up to 90MB/s read and 50MB/s write)
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| - | | [http://amzn.to/1ev0vJw Amazon-USA]
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| - | | USA
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| - | | August 2013
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| - | | [http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p=1341063&postcount=65/]
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| - | | SanDisk Ultra
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| - | | 128
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| - | | 10 / UHS-1 (up to 80MB/s)
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| - | | NL
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| - | | December 2015
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| - | | Formatted as EXT4 (~120GB)
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| - | | SanDisk Ultra
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| - | | 200
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| - | | 10 / UHS-1 (Up to 90MB/s read speed, write speed lower)
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| - | | [https://amzn.to/3dFrNAF Amazon-UK]
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| - | | UK
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| - | | December 2015
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| - | | [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?p=1490484#post1490484]
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| - | ! Capacity (GB)
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| - | ! Speed (class)
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| - | ! Problem
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| - | | LX Patriot
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| - | | Various
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| - | | Various
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| - | | - I/O of large files matches class rating but data transfer rates for smaller objects is much lower.
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| - | - Unexpected read/write failure and subsequent data loss.
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| - | | [http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p=1021486&postcount=5/]
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| - | == Chargers ==
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| - | === Wall/Travel Chargers ===
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| - | * ''' AC-10U - by Nokia '''
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| - | ** Input: 100-240VAC 50-60Hz, Output: 5.0VDC/1200 mA
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| - | ** OEM wall charger supplied with the US-market N900.
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| - | === Car Chargers ===
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| - | [http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p=416562&postcount=15 Discussion revealed] that some early or generic car lighter to USB adapters will not charge the N900 without modification. The charger must conform to a 1998 USB charger standard. If in doubt, check the product specifications to confirm that it is compatible with the N900.
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| - | Also, there are reports that high power consumption usage in the car, such as operating the transmitter, media player, GPS, etc. simultaneously, can consume more power than a basic car charger can simultaneously supply. If such usage is expected, a higher-output charger would be more effective.
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| - | * ''' Mobile Charger DC-6 - by Nokia '''
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| - | ** Input: 12-24VDC, Output: 5.0VDC/550 mA
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| - | * ''' Mobile Charger DC-10 - by Nokia '''
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| - | ** Input: 12-24VDC, Output: 5.0VDC/1200-1500 mA
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| - | ** Has retractable cord, glows blue while charging, "faster charging feature for devices that are capable of utilising the high power provided", may be too bulky for some dashboard layouts.
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| - | * ''' Motorola P513 microUSB Car Charger '''
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| - | ** Output: 4.75-5.25VDC/950 mA
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| - | === Inductive Chargers ===
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| - | Now available are universal add on home and car chargers. The one tested required modification to short the data pins and was a tight fit under a Mugen cover when used with a double-Scud battery. http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?p=1431701 These universal Qi charge receiver pads fit in over the battery under the cover, others have adhesive to stick to the back of the phone, they have a ribbon cable which extends out, and they plug the USB port nearly flush like a protective dust cover. This system protects the USB port from dust and falls, if they have the data pins shorted from the factory or by modification they integrate with the standard N900 battery monitoring programs like a normal USB charger, they are easily and safely removable while the N900 is running without removing the battery cover for host mode, mass storage, or data/tethering modes.
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| - | about permanent installation of several different types of inductive charging interfaces including Palm Touchstone and Powermat systems.
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| - | == Smart Watches ==
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| - | ===Pebble===
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| - | There is now N900 support for the pebble bluetooth smartwatch discussed in this TMO development thread:
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| - | Currently supported is reading SMS, controlling media player including Pause/play and forward and back skipping as well as displaying current track, caller ID, and setting the time on the Pebble watch.
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| - | == Headsets/Headphones ==
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| - | === Wired Headphones ===
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| - | * ''' Stereo Headset WH-205 - by Nokia '''
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| - | ** OEM Headset supplied with the US-market N900.
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| - | ** [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=56389 Numerous reports] of longevity issues.
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| - | ** No microphone
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| - | * ''' Stereo Headset WH-701 - by Nokia '''
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| - | ** Volume control on wire.
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| - | === Bluetooth Headphones ===
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| - | ==== Monaural Bluetooth Headphones ====
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| - | * ''' Bluetooth Headset BH-804 - by Nokia '''
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| - | * ''' Bluetooth Headset BH-904 - by Nokia '''
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| - | ==== Stereo Bluetooth Headphones ====
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| - | * ''' Bluetooth Stereo Headset BH-214 - by Nokia '''
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| - | ** Supplied earbuds or any headphones with 3.5mm jack may be used
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| - | ** Uses separate charger with typical 2mm cylindrical pin
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| - | ** Works with Rockbox
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| - | ** It's belt clip is really weak
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| - | * ''' Bluetooth Stereo Headset BH-111 - by Nokia '''
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| - | ** Mostly the same as the BH-214, also works with Rockbox
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| - | ** Has a overly sensitive volume wheel that moves by clothing rubbing on it
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| - | * ''' Bluetooth Stereo Headset BH-503 - by Nokia '''
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| - | * ''' Bluetooth Stereo Headset BH-504 - by Nokia '''
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| - | ** Microphone in right earpiece
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| - | * ''' Bluetooth Stereo Headset BH-505 - by Nokia '''
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| - | ** Integrated microphone
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| - | ** Uses separate charger with typical 2mm cylindrical pin
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| - | * ''' Bluetooth Stereo Headset BH-905 - by Nokia '''
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| - | ** Noise cancellation, multiple microphones
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| - | * ''' Bluetooth Stereo Headset BH-905i - by Nokia '''
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| - | ** Noise cancellation, multiple microphones
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| - | * ''' Bluetooth Stereo Headset MW600 - by Sony Ericsson '''
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| - | ** Integrated microphone, 3.5mm jack to use any headphone
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