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These are questions originally posted for attendees of the [http://events.nokia.com/nokiaworld/ Nokia World 2009] event.  
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These are questions for attendees of the [http://events.nokia.com/nokiaworld/ Nokia World 2009] event.
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The answers come from people attending this event or the Maemo Summit 2009 in Amsterdam and owning a N900 prototype.
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Feel free to add answers or remove wrong/outdated answers - it's a wiki!
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== General ==
== General ==
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* What is your favorite improvement?  
* What is your favorite improvement?  
*: Size, screen, responsiveness & UI --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 16:17, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
*: Size, screen, responsiveness & UI --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 16:17, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
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*: Size, speed, comms integration (transparent skype/gmail/voip/GSM talk), Maemo5 --[[User:twaelti|tom2]] 14:54, 14 October 2009 (UTC)
 
* What is the biggest change from previous tablets?
* What is the biggest change from previous tablets?
*: Always-on data - really changes your use cases --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 16:17, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
*: Always-on data - really changes your use cases --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 16:17, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
* How has holding and playing with the N900 changed or re-enforced your previously held opinions about it?
* How has holding and playing with the N900 changed or re-enforced your previously held opinions about it?
*: It's definitely a cool device; I want one and it's going to compete with WebOS & Android IMHO --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 16:17, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
*: It's definitely a cool device; I want one and it's going to compete with WebOS & Android IMHO --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 16:17, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
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*: It simply rocks. Things like screen size and keyboard become irrelevant the moment you begin to use it. I'm still blown away by the power and potential of the N900 --[[User:twaelti|tom2]] 14:54, 14 October 2009 (UTC)
 
== Carrier and release date ==
== Carrier and release date ==
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* Is the purchasing of the N900 independent from a special carrier and/or a special contract?
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*: It'll be available direct from Nokia at an unsubsidized base price of €500 (+ taxes). It'll also be available subsidized via carriers --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 16:19, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
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** If not, who are the carriers?
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** I heard (at #maemo) that carriers could add a discount around 150€ or larger if signing a 2-years contract
* Is there a CDMA version planned and, if yes, when?
* Is there a CDMA version planned and, if yes, when?
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* Which are the selected markets?
* Are there any (later) release plans for the "unselected" markets
* Are there any (later) release plans for the "unselected" markets
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* Is the purchasing of the N900 independent from a special carrier and/or a special contract? If not, who are the carriers?
 
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*: It'll be available direct from Nokia at an unsubsidized base price of €500 (+ taxes). It'll also be available subsidized via carriers --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 16:19, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
 
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*: I heard (at #maemo) that carriers could add a discount around 150€ or larger if signing a 2-years contract
 
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* Which are the selected markets?
 
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*: Supported languages in http://maemo.nokia.com/n900/specifications/ may give some hint, at least Czech and Polish is new since N810 days --[[User:fanoush|fanoush]] 10:40, 8 September 2009 (UTC)
 
* Is possible to disable data tranfer when in roaming?
* Is possible to disable data tranfer when in roaming?
*: Yes, there's a menu option for data when roaming - default is "ask", AFAICT --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 16:19, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
*: Yes, there's a menu option for data when roaming - default is "ask", AFAICT --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 16:19, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
== General hardware ==
== General hardware ==
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* Is the touchscreen pressure sensitive?
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* Is the screen transflexive as on the N810? If not how is readability is glaring sunlight?
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* Does the 3.5mm connector support audio-in?
* Does the 3.5mm connector support audio-in?
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=== Answered ===
 
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* Is the touchscreen pressure sensitive?
 
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*:I don't believe it is. --LA 10:10, 7 Sept 2009
 
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*:I do think it is, instead...why it shouldn't? --[[User:anidel|anidel]] 11:58, 7 September 2009 (UTC)
 
* What's the "button" on top, right of the camera button?
* What's the "button" on top, right of the camera button?
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*: It's the consumer infrared port (CIR).
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*: No idea. It doesn't press. --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 14:42, 3 September 2009 (UTC)
* Will I be able to charge while listening to wired headphones?  {E.g. on a long car trip} --[[User:rwfarley|RWFarley]] 02:09, 5 September 2009 (UTC)
* Will I be able to charge while listening to wired headphones?  {E.g. on a long car trip} --[[User:rwfarley|RWFarley]] 02:09, 5 September 2009 (UTC)
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*: Yes. Charging goes using microUSB, listening is with 3.5mm headjack --[[User:twaelti|twaelti]] 12:18, 5 September 2009 (UTC)
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*: Why not? Charging goes using microUSB, listening is with 3.5mm headjack --[[User:twaelti|twaelti]] 12:18, 5 September 2009 (UTC)
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* Is there a compass (for so-called "augmented reality" apps)?
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*: It seems not --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 16:26, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
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*:: But a Nokia representative said on video that it has a digital compass? http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=31292
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* Is the battery hot-swappable?
* Is the battery hot-swappable?
*: No. --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 16:26, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
*: No. --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 16:26, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
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* Is there a lanyard attachment?
* Is there a lanyard attachment?
*: NAFAICT. --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 16:26, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
*: NAFAICT. --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 16:26, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
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*: Not included in the box, but there is a lanyard fixing on the bottom left corner.
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* Is there a compass (for so-called "augmented reality" apps)?
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*: It seems not --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 16:26, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
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*:: But a Nokia representative said on video that it has a digital compass? http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=31292
* Does the "vsync tearing" as seen in videos (e.g. when swiping left and right between the desktops) appear in real life, or is it just an artefact that shows up when being videoed?
* Does the "vsync tearing" as seen in videos (e.g. when swiping left and right between the desktops) appear in real life, or is it just an artefact that shows up when being videoed?
*: There's a small amount of tearing in real world usage, but this is still pre-production software & hardware. Not really noticeable --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 16:26, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
*: There's a small amount of tearing in real world usage, but this is still pre-production software & hardware. Not really noticeable --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 16:26, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
* How long the battery last in a normal usage?
* How long the battery last in a normal usage?
*: Don't know yet - again, there's still lots of work going on to get it as much as possible. --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 16:26, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
*: Don't know yet - again, there's still lots of work going on to get it as much as possible. --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 16:26, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
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* possibly 3 days for normal phone usage. with some occasional webbrowsing maybe 1 - 2 days. it easily survives a day, though
 
* Is the memory card hot-swappable?  
* Is the memory card hot-swappable?  
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*: ''Answer: Yes''
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** ''Answer: Yes''
* Is a stylus included and, if yes, is there an extra stylus too?
* Is a stylus included and, if yes, is there an extra stylus too?
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*: ''Answer: A stylus is included. But no extra one.
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** ''Answer: A stylus is included. According to packaging information on shop.nokia.com there isn't an extra stylus included''
* Will charging be possible with a 2mm Nokia charger in addition to USB charging?  
* Will charging be possible with a 2mm Nokia charger in addition to USB charging?  
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*: ''Answer: Nokia charger adaptor (CA-146C) is included. With this adaptor you can use conventional Nokia charger to charge via USB''
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** ''Answer: Nokia charger adaptor (CA-146C) is included. With this adaptor you can use conventional Nokia charger to charge via USB''
* Can we use FM without plugging in headset, i.e. does it have an internal FM antenna?  
* Can we use FM without plugging in headset, i.e. does it have an internal FM antenna?  
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*: It does not have an internal antenna. However, there will be software that allows listening through the loudspeakers while the headset serves as antenna. --[[User:twaelti|tom2]] 15:45, 14 October 2009 (UTC)
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** Just from reading the specs, it has no FM receiver, just an FM transmitter -- [[User:xav|xav]] 1 September 2009
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*: It has BCM2048 Bluetooth / FM receiver combo chip and there is software for it available from the community --[[User:pycage|pycage]] 14 October 2009
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** : Peter says it has a receiver, just no software --[[User:nathanael|nathanael]] 19:45, 1 September 2009 (UTC)
* Does the TV out support VGA out too? And what are the available modes (PAL/NTSC/?)  
* Does the TV out support VGA out too? And what are the available modes (PAL/NTSC/?)  
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*: Uses a Nokia CA-75U cable for video out. --[[User:nathanael|nathanael]] 20:03, 1 September 2009 (UTC)
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** Uses a Nokia CA-75U cable for video out. --[[User:nathanael|nathanael]] 20:03, 1 September 2009 (UTC)
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*: Menu in "Settings" shows NTSC & PAL as options. --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 16:26, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
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** Menu in "Settings" shows NTSC & PAL as options. --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 16:26, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
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*: VGA is not supported, only PAL and NTSC. The cable is 150cm long. --[[User:twaelti|tom2]] 15:45, 14 October 2009 (UTC)
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* Does it have a backlit keyboard?  
* Does it have a backlit keyboard?  
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*: Yes. It is lit depending on the information from the light sensor --[[User:twaelti|tom2]] 15:45, 14 October 2009 (UTC)
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** According to Threads; Yes.
* Is there a front-facing camera?  
* Is there a front-facing camera?  
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*: Yes, Specs are 640x480 --[[User:nathanael|nathanael]] 19:45, 1 September 2009 (UTC)
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** Yes, Specs are 640x480 --[[User:nathanael|nathanael]] 19:45, 1 September 2009 (UTC)
* Is it possible to turn off the cellular radio?
* Is it possible to turn off the cellular radio?
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*: Yes, independently from the usual Offline mode which also turns Wi-Fi off (as shown on a menu screenshot). --[[User:javispedro|javispedro]] 23:49, 1 September 2009 (UTC)
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** Yes, independently from the usual Offline mode which also turns Wi-Fi off (as shown on a menu screenshot). --[[User:javispedro|javispedro]] 23:49, 1 September 2009 (UTC)
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*: Quim in a thread, stated removing the sim card will disable the cellular. --[[User:nathanael|nathanael]] 21:41, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
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** Quim in a thead, stated removing the sim card will disable the cellular. --[[User:nathanael|nathanael]] 21:41, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
* Does it have a true GPS chip or just A-GPS
* Does it have a true GPS chip or just A-GPS
*: Proper GPS. If you want coarse accuracy (e.g. to report city-level location as part of IM status) it can use cell data. This is also used to give A-GPS fast fixes. --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 06:40, 3 September 2009 (UTC)
*: Proper GPS. If you want coarse accuracy (e.g. to report city-level location as part of IM status) it can use cell data. This is also used to give A-GPS fast fixes. --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 06:40, 3 September 2009 (UTC)
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*: The pre-production devices have issues acquiring a lock without a network connection [https://bugs.maemo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=5337]. Perhaps this will be improved in the final firmware. --[[User:joenix|joenix]] 13 November 2009 (UTC)
 
== Audio ==
== Audio ==
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* What are the maximum sampling rates on audio output/input?
* What are the maximum sampling rates on audio output/input?
* Is it possible to record high-quality (i.e. high bitrate) audio from the built-in microphone?
* Is it possible to record high-quality (i.e. high bitrate) audio from the built-in microphone?
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* Does the N900 support any kind of remote control (with next/previous song, play/pause and volume buttons) for the music player? Is it possible to use the remote (AD-54) that comes with N97 and N95?
* How is the noise floor?
* How is the noise floor?
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* Does the N900 support any kind of remote control (with next/previous song, play/pause and volume buttons) for the music player? Is it possible to use the remote (AD-54) that comes with N97 and N95?
 
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*: No, not according to the manual --[[User:twaelti|tom2]] 15:47, 14 October 2009 (UTC)
 
* How does the N900 compare in volume to the N95/N800/N810 speakers  
* How does the N900 compare in volume to the N95/N800/N810 speakers  
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*: ''Comment: Will depend on hardware available (I'll have my N810) and loudness on show floor. --06:56, 1 September 2009 (UTC)''
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** ''Comment: Will depend on hardware available (I'll have my N810) and loudness on show floor. --06:56, 1 September 2009 (UTC)''
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*: Seems the same or close to me-- in other words, too low IMO.--[[User:texrat|texrat]] 10 November 2009
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* Could you test the sound with high-quality headphones?  
* Could you test the sound with high-quality headphones?  
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*: Unlikely - unless there are very good headphones available there. I'll take my "normal" headphones --06:56, 1 September 2009 (UTC)
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** Unlikely - unless there are very good headphones available there. I'll take my "normal" headphones --06:56, 1 September 2009 (UTC)
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* Is there of will be Vorbis OGG support?
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*: Ogg Vorbis and FLAC are supported by a community add-on --[[User:pycage|pycage]] 14 October 2009
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== Maemo 5 ==
== Maemo 5 ==
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=== Answered ===
=== Answered ===
* Are there connectivity preferences (i.e., choose WiFi over cellular)
* Are there connectivity preferences (i.e., choose WiFi over cellular)
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*: Yes. Autoswitches - seems very cool --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 16:29, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
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** Yes. Autoswitches - seems very cool --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 16:29, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
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*: In Internet Connection Settings, there's an option to 'Switch to WLAN when available'. So, yes, it will switch to WIFI from Cell network if you tell it to. -- LA 10:16, 7 Sept 2009
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* Is DUN supported?
* Is DUN supported?
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*: Not out-of-the-box, but see threads on tmo for details of how BlueZ should make it straight forward (same for PAN, too) --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 16:29, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
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** Not out-of-the-box, but see threads on tmo for details of how BlueZ should make it straight forward (same for PAN, too) --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 16:29, 2 September 2009 (UTC)
* Is it possible to disable transitions?  
* Is it possible to disable transitions?  
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*: ''Answer: There's already an app in Fremantle extras, put together by Urho Kontorri. --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 06:56, 1 September 2009 (UTC)''
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** ''Answer: There's already an app in Fremantle extras, put together by Urho Kontorri. --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 06:56, 1 September 2009 (UTC)''
* Which kind of "Shared Folders" (Bluetooth, UPnP, Samba) appear in the File Manager?  
* Which kind of "Shared Folders" (Bluetooth, UPnP, Samba) appear in the File Manager?  
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*: ''Answer: Samba is no longer supported. --[[User:javispedro|javispedro]] 22:14, 1 September 2009 (UTC)''
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** ''Answer: Samba is no longer supported. --[[User:javispedro|javispedro]] 22:14, 1 September 2009 (UTC)''
* How do you pull up a menu?  
* How do you pull up a menu?  
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*: ''Answer: Tap the title bar as in every Maemo version to date (see SDK & videos) --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 06:56, 1 September 2009 (UTC)''
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** ''Answer: Tap the title bar as in every Maemo version to date (see SDK & videos) --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 06:56, 1 September 2009 (UTC)''
* How do you switch tasks, or close the app?  
* How do you switch tasks, or close the app?  
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*: ''Answer: See the videos, screenshots and SDK. Tap top-left to open Exposé-like switcher which has a close button. Top-level screen of each app also has an "X" icon. --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 06:56, 1 September 2009 (UTC)''
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** ''Answer: See the videos, screenshots and SDK. Tap top-left to open Exposé-like switcher which has a close button. Top-level screen of each app also has an "X" icon. --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 06:56, 1 September 2009 (UTC)''
* Can we connect USB or Bluetooth keyboard, gamepad and mouse?  
* Can we connect USB or Bluetooth keyboard, gamepad and mouse?  
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*: ''Answer: From Threads: Yes, as is supported by BlueZ stack.''
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** ''Answer: From Threads: Yes, as is supported by BlueZ stack.''
* Is there any system monitor to see in real time?  
* Is there any system monitor to see in real time?  
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*: ''Answer: Every Maemo device to date has shipped with top --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 06:56, 1 September 2009 (UTC)''
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** ''Answer: Every Maemo device to date has shipped with top --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 06:56, 1 September 2009 (UTC)''
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*: http://maemo.org/packages/view/maemo5-load-applet/ --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 22:14, 1 September 2009 (UTC)
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** http://maemo.org/packages/view/maemo5-load-applet/ --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 22:14, 1 September 2009 (UTC)
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*: http://www.flickr.com/photos/clankennedy/3868820466/ -- qwerty12
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** http://www.flickr.com/photos/clankennedy/3868820466/ -- qwerty12
* Is the telephony stack on the N900 open source? Did they use the [http://ofono.org oFono] stack, or something proprietary?  
* Is the telephony stack on the N900 open source? Did they use the [http://ofono.org oFono] stack, or something proprietary?  
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*: ''Answer: oFono is not used in the N900 (for Fremantle): http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p=317522&postcount=6 --qwerty12''
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** ''Answer: oFono is not used in the N900 (for Fremantle): http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p=317522&postcount=6 --qwerty12''
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== Harmattan ==
== Harmattan ==
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== Built-in applications ==
== Built-in applications ==
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* Is SIP supported?
* Is SIP supported?
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*: Yes, through rtcom-accounts-plugin-sip -- [[User:joenix|joenix]] 13 November 2009
 
* How is video chat support?
* How is video chat support?
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*: Currently there is no support. However, this might change with final software and later patches --[[User:twaelti|tom2]] 15:50, 14 October 2009 (UTC)
 
* Is there support for "normal" Jingle as opposed to the version Google Talk uses?
* Is there support for "normal" Jingle as opposed to the version Google Talk uses?
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*: Yes, voice works with other clients as well (tested with Empathy) [[User:joenix|joenix]] 13 November 2009
 
* Is it still possible to connect to non-Google/Ovi XMPP servers?
* Is it still possible to connect to non-Google/Ovi XMPP servers?
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*: Yes [[User:joenix|joenix]] 13 November 2009
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* What calendar sync features are supported?
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* What calendar sync features are supported? Is the synching with Google Calendar supported similar with Android one?
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** Is the synching with Google Calendar supported similar with Android one?
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*: Using the included Mail for Exchange, you can easily sync your Calendar and COntacts from Google to your N900
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* Will the calendar application be open source?
* Will the calendar application be open source?
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*: Currently the calendar is closed source. There are open source alternatives, like mcalendar and gpe-calendar. [[User:joenix|joenix]] 13 November 2009
 
* Can the calendar application access remote calendars over caldav?
* Can the calendar application access remote calendars over caldav?
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*: No [[User:joenix|joenix]] 13 November 2009
 
* Is WebDAV synchronization supported?
* Is WebDAV synchronization supported?
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*: No [[User:joenix|joenix]] 13 November 2009
 
* Is it possible to have multiple calendars, contacts, task lists and lists of memos?
* Is it possible to have multiple calendars, contacts, task lists and lists of memos?
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*: Yes [[User:joenix|joenix]] 13 November 2009
 
* Is it possible to sync via the USB cable with a Free, Open and Documented protocol?  
* Is it possible to sync via the USB cable with a Free, Open and Documented protocol?  
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** => Is it possible to sync with Evolution ?
* Is it possible to extend the "sharing" feature of the Camera application with plugins to support, for example, Picasa, TwitPic, Imageshack ecc... ?
* Is it possible to extend the "sharing" feature of the Camera application with plugins to support, for example, Picasa, TwitPic, Imageshack ecc... ?
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*: Yes [[Documentation/Maemo_5_Developer_Guide/Architecture/Imaging_and_Sharing]] [[User:joenix|joenix]] 13 November 2009
 
* Does it support sending/receiving MMS?
* Does it support sending/receiving MMS?
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*:''It seems not for the time being''[http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p=318414&postcount=419]
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**''It seems not for the time being''[http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p=318414&postcount=419]
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* What is the exact protocol used in Google VoIP
* What is the exact protocol used in Google VoIP
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** ''Answer: XMPP''  
* Is there Jabber/XMPP support?  
* Is there Jabber/XMPP support?  
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*: ''Answer: It has been supported in Maemo since the very first days, and it actually appears in the videos. --[[User:javispedro|javispedro]] 22:12, 1 September 2009 (UTC)''
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** ''Answer: It has been supported in Maemo since the very first days, and it actually appears in the videos. --[[User:javispedro|javispedro]] 22:12, 1 September 2009 (UTC)''
== Browser ==
== Browser ==
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* Can I log on to secure websites and pay bills?
* Does the browser support client-side SSL Certificates?
* Does the browser support client-side SSL Certificates?
* Will be there support for Nokia WRT or W3C widgets?
* Will be there support for Nokia WRT or W3C widgets?
* How is HTML5 support?
* How is HTML5 support?
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* Does the browser support Java applets?
* How is playback on sites like [Hulu.com], [openflv.com]?
* How is playback on sites like [Hulu.com], [openflv.com]?
* Does it crash when you add stuff to your basket on [amazon.com]?
* Does it crash when you add stuff to your basket on [amazon.com]?
* Does the Flash plugin support the front webcam to be able to use it in websites like www.ustream.tv or www.justin.tv ?
* Does the Flash plugin support the front webcam to be able to use it in websites like www.ustream.tv or www.justin.tv ?
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* Does the browser run in portrait mode?
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** If yes, does it rotate according if you turn the phone?
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* Can you perform standard "right-click-operations" like: open in new window; copy link; save image; copy image location; ... ?
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* Is there a "view source" option?
* Can I connect via a VPN tunnel?
* Can I connect via a VPN tunnel?
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* Can I log on to secure websites and pay bills?
 
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*: Yes [[User:joenix|joenix]] 13 November 2009
 
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* Does the browser support Java applets?
 
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*: No, there is currently no Java on the N900. [[User:joenix|joenix]] 13 November 2009
 
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* Does the browser run in portrait mode?
 
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*: Yes [[User:joenix|joenix]] 13 November 2009
 
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* If yes, does it rotate according if you turn the phone?
 
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*: No [[User:joenix|joenix]] 13 November 2009
 
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* Can you perform standard "right-click-operations" like: open in new window; copy link; save image; copy image location; ... ?
 
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*: Yes, by pressing the link for a couple of seconds.
 
* Can you scroll while a page is loading?  
* Can you scroll while a page is loading?  
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*: Yes. Can be seen in this [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OYS799-fCU video]. (Video removed from User???)
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** Yes. Can be seen in this [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OYS799-fCU video]. (Video removed from User???)
* Are Firefox plug-ins supported?
* Are Firefox plug-ins supported?
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** No. Not with the built in browser
* Is text re-flowed to fit to screen when zooming?
* Is text re-flowed to fit to screen when zooming?
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*: Nope, it just zooms into the page. All the elements stay the same size.
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** Nope, it just zooms into the page. All the elements stay the same size.
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* Is there a "view source" option?
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== Third-party applications questions ==
== Third-party applications questions ==
* Can we set a third-party browser as the default browser?
* Can we set a third-party browser as the default browser?
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* Does Skype support video?
* Is there a key combo to bring up the menu?
* Is there a key combo to bring up the menu?
* How do you toggle fullscreen in applications like FBreader?  
* How do you toggle fullscreen in applications like FBreader?  
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* Can we install a third-party browser?  
* Can we install a third-party browser?  
** ''Answer: From Threads: Yes.''
** ''Answer: From Threads: Yes.''
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* Does Skype support video?
 
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** ''Comment: not yet. the person presenting skype at maesum said they've been busy getting the core functions working on the n900, but wouldn't reveal any other intentions than that skype are looking into the possibilites of video support. --[[User:edgar2|thomas]]
 
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* What development tools will be available for developers (C++ framework name)?  
* What development tools will be available for developers (C++ framework name)?  
** ''Answer: [[http://maemo.org/development/ Fremantle SDK]] has been available for a while --[[User:nathanael|nathanael]] 19:51, 1 September 2009 (UTC)''
** ''Answer: [[http://maemo.org/development/ Fremantle SDK]] has been available for a while --[[User:nathanael|nathanael]] 19:51, 1 September 2009 (UTC)''
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