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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.  
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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.
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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 [http://maemo.org/downloads/product/Maemo5/load-applet/ Load applet], it will allow taking screenshots and recording videos using the new applet in the hildon status menu.
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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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==== I can use the phone in portrait mode: why can’t I use that for other things? ====
==== I can use the phone in portrait mode: why can’t I use that for other things? ====
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There is no an official Nokia update which supports portrait mode, for now it is only available throughout [http://wiki.maemo.org/CSSU CSSU] ( community seamless software update ).
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The N900 doesn't '''currently''' support portrait mode beyond the phone use. It is expected this will arrive in an update, and some developers are working on applications that use portrait mode.
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And most of the applications in the [http://wiki.maemo.org/Repository repositories] now supports portrait mode.
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=== Texts ===
=== Texts ===
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====Is there a portrait mode keyboard?====
====Is there a portrait mode keyboard?====
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There is a portrait mode dialing pad for making calls. Now the portrait keyboard can be found in Maemo [http://wiki.maemo.org/Repository repositories]
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There is a portrait mode dialing pad for making calls. Beyond that no, there is no portrait mode keyboard. One or more third party developers may make add-on portrait mode keyboards available for download later.
====Is there T9 entry?====
====Is there T9 entry?====
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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.
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There exists a Maemo version of Sygic Navigator.
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==== Does the N900 support google maps? ====
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==== 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? ====
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Yes: [http://www.hpsblog.com/2009/07/direct-download-for-ovi-maps-30-without.html] ([http://web.archive.org/web/20100802053304/http://www.hpsblog.com/2009/07/direct-download-for-ovi-maps-30-without.html Archive]) (<- 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.
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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?====
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Yes. You might wish to try [http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=65854 CuteTube], a feature rich Youtube client.
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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]].
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You can browse Extras and Ovi applications online with [http://maemo.nokia.com/maemo-select/ Maemo Select].
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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
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If you don't find the application that you want, you can register you interest in the [[applications you wish were ported from other platforms]] article.
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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? ===
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As of 2013, there have been no official announcements from Nokia of a MeeGo-Harmattan "Hacker Edition" for the N900.
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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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Furthermore, development on Harmattan at Nokia has stopped, and is not anticipated to continue in any capacity in the future.
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However, a fork of the official port of mainline MeeGo sponsored by Nokia, Nemo, based on Mer, can be installed on the N900.
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