7.3 out of 10

Nokia N900

First seen: 28 may 2009

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Great Deal: $429.00

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User Score (358)

8.8
Expert Score (42)

7.3
Design (41)

7.5
Value for money (6)

7.0
Features (28)

7.7
Ease of use (24)

7.3
Performance (3)

7.3
Sound quality (10)

8.1

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Pros & Cons

perfect phone, compact design, for example, 4 support, got mine dual

huge chunky body, no portrait mode, no mms yet, battery low faster, implemented feature

Manufacturer's Description

The N900 is geared up to let you browse the web as you would on a PC, with a browser based on Mozilla technology, meaning websites look exactly as they would appear on your desktop. Watching online video and enjoying online apps is also made possible thanks to full Adobe Flash 9.4 support. Couple this with speedy internet access, realized via HSPA and Wi-Fi connectivity.

GPS Capability: Built in GPS Receiver aGPS
Network Type: GSM EDGE WCDMA EGSM 1800 EGSM 1900
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Specifications

Messaging and communication

Chat

Yes

Internet and media

Internet browser

Maemo browser powered by Mozilla technology

Key Facts

Form

Side-slider with touch screen and full keyboard
Speaker phone

Yes, integrated hands-free speakerphone
Input method

Touch screen, on-screen keyboard, side-slide full keyboard
Display size

3.5 " touch display, high resolution WVGA display (800 x 480)

Release Date

First seen

28 May 2009

WikiFreak Description

Nokia N900

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Nokia N900

The Nokia N900 Rover Internet Tablet that is powered by OMAP3430 500 / 600 Mhz processor and 1 GB virtual runtime memory. It comes with 32 GB internal storage that is rumoured expandable up to 48 GB via a microSD card slot. The N900 Rover features a 3.5 inch 800 × 480 WVGA touch screen display, a 5 Megapixel Carl Zeiss camera and has support for GPS, quad-band GSM Quad-Band 850, 900, 1800, 1900 / WCDMA 900, 1700 / 2100, 2100 / HSPA, and WiFi connectivity. The N900 also features an accelerometer and will come with a sliding landscape QWERTY keyboard. It measures 59.7 mm x 111 mm x 18.2 mm and weighs 180g. The Nokia N900 comes with connectivity cable, headset, charger, battery (1320 mAh), Video-out cable, microUSB adaptor and cleaning cloth.

Features

The Nokia N900 is a GSM Quad Band 850, 900, 1800, 1900. WCDMA 900, 1700 / 2100, 2100 network internet tablet that features a 5 megapixel Carl Zeiss camera with dual-LED flash, autofocus, and sliding cover. It has a 1 GB total virtual runtime memory with 256 MB physical RAM and 768 MB virtual memory. The device supports Wi-Fi and HSPA connectivity. The Nokia N900 has a 32 GB internal storage which is expandable up to 48GB via external memory. It also features a GPS that provides users with location indicators, along with an accelerometer and comes with options for English, Scandinavian, French, German, South European, Italian, and Russia supported keyboard. The Nokia N900 will come bundled with software like Maemo 5, Live Dashboard that opens tasks and unread messages to be displayed in one view, Firefox 3 with support for Flash 9.4 browser, built-in automatic update software and support for Contacts on Ovi and Google Talk. The N900 also allows users to access all SMS and IMs from one view. It is cellular voice or VOIP both supported. The camera on this mobile phone will allow users to capture video at 800 × 480 in AVC/H.264 format as well as still photos. The image tagging and geo-tagging support will allows users tag the location of the photo. The Nokia N900 comes with add-on applications including a game called “Bounce”, a Jaiku / Twitter app called “Mauku”, and a few widgets. The HSPA and WiFi connectivity provides users access to the internet via its web browsing capabilities through the Firefox 3 application. They can upload videos and photos online.

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Reviews of Nokia N900

Expert Reviews

Nokia N900 (unlocked)

Reviewer: CNET
23 September 2009

Overall 7

Design 7

Features 7

Performance 8

The bottom line: While it has yet to reach its full potential, the Nokia N900 is a powerful mobile device with excellent browsing capabilities and vast customization options. However, its unintuitive interface and other limitations make this a smartphone for tech enthusiasts and early adopters only. Read more
Nokia N900 Review

Reviewer: PhoneArena.com
18 November 2009

Overall 9

Design 8

Sound quality 10

We are not going to beat about the bush, because we guess you must be exhausted from the long reading. The Nokia N900 is definitely an exceptional device that lends color to the cell phone market. With its incredible internet browser, ability to deliver phone call functionality over cellular networks, almost impeccable in-call quality, handy multitasking and proper multimedia capabilities, the N900 has what it takes to become a fearsome rival to even the cream of the... Read more
Nokia N900

Reviewer: CNET
21 December 2009

Overall 7

We had our fair share of minor annoyances with the Maemo 5 and the operating system at this stage is still very raw. It feels more like a work-in-progress rather than one that's ready for primetime. That said, the N900 may still win the hearts of early adopters and the tech-savvy crowd, but it probably isn't meant for the mainstream user. When we asked Nokia whether it's easy to port S60 applications to the Linux-based Maemo 5, the company didn't give a definitive... Read more
Aaron's Nokia N900 review

Reviewer: phonedog.com
22 April 2010
Coming from someone who doesn't like Symbian and hasn't been very impressed with the company's lineup to date, I'm very excited about the Nokia N900. I think there's a great deal of potential behind the device, and more importantly, behind Maemo as an OS. In today's competitive market, a functional OS (coupled with a good device) is crucial for long-term success, and while Maemo is a huge breath of fresh air, Nokia has a lot of work to do before the device and OS will be... Read more
Nokia N900 Review

Reviewer: LAPTOP Magazine
18 January 2010

Overall 7

Nokia doesn't want you to call the N900 a smart phone. According to the company, the N900 ($569 unlocked) is a "mobile computer." Running Maemo 5 Linux, the N900—Nokia's follow-up to the Maemo 4.1-driven N810 Internet Tablet—delivers the Web as you'd expect it on your computer, including Flash 9.4 support. This device is also chock-full of high-end specs, including a Cortex A8 processor and 32GB of memory. However, the N900's less-than-intuitive user interface and... Read more

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User Reviews

"spectacular super smartphone"

Reviewer: CNET
11 December 2009

Overall 10

amazing internet tablet with samrtphone features is a hackers dream device,excellent multitasking,the best web browser experience just amazing,no lags,lots of memory,well built,video qualities is amazing,excellent camera dual lens and flash,tons of features,powerful little gadget Read more
The Ultimate Geek Device - With no strings attached!

Reviewer: J&R
17 December 2009

Overall 10

This device is a computer with a phone it is fully loaded with all the latest hardware. wifi, gps, powervr sgx 3d accelerator with opengl es 2.0 support. 5mp camera with flash hd video 32gb of storage built in expandable via micro sd slot, accelerometer, proximity sensore, front mini cam for video calling and more its insane. open linux os currently (maemo 5) 800x480 screen resolutiom... run as many apps at the same time as you want, it is an amazing device a must have... Read more
Available as Prepaid?

Reviewer: PriceGrabber
29 January 2010

Overall 8

This phone is good for web browsing and data, it has really cool features too. But I was wondering if it is available on a prepaid plan... preferably on Straight Talk? If so, I could save over $500 a year on average by switching from my old monthly contract. Plus it's on the Verizon network so I get amazing coverage. Any feedback please? Read more
Amazing

Reviewer: RandyV, CNET
21 May 2010

Overall 9

Overall I think the phone is amazing, miny computer in my hand. I'm able to tweak the phone the way I want to my likings and not use pre settings! I love Nokia especially the Nokia n900. Read more
Great Phone!!!

Reviewer: Newegg
4 weeks ago

Overall 10

To the guy who said it was mediocre phone. If you don't know much about the phones do not say bad things about this one. This phone will not work fast with at&t because it has different bands. It is designed to work best with T-mobile and it does...3.5G speed i get most of the time. Takes great pics...Contacts are easy to operate... What else to add...it has great potential since it is not a phone but a mini laptop with a phone attached to it:) Worth every penny. Read more