When Apple released the first iPhone in 2007, it cemented the fact that it was easily possible for a maker to cross a clear border between two different types of consumer products. From being a firm focused entirely on desktop computers, laptops, and ultimately the iPod, Apple ventured into the world of movable phones by releasing their Smartphone. And everybody knows how much of a success story this was.
Now it is Nokia who wants to take its turn with a similar strategic move, only this time, they're doing it the other way around. The device they intend to use to merge the worlds of movable phones and transported computers is the brand new N900.
Laptop Graphics Card
To say that the N900 is unlike any typical movable phone would probably be an understatement. In fact, its creators insist that it is not a movable at all. Instead, the Finnish movable mogul is claiming that it is an very slimmed down netbook which has the added features of a movable phone i.e. Some voice and data connectivity. So what's the big deal about this device? Well, that's what we're here to find out.
The Hard Facts
The look and feel of the N900 will by all means; of course be dependent on which arrival you're going to have towards the device. As a movable phone, it is nothing short of beastly - with dimensions of 110.9 x 59.8 x 18 mm and a total weight of 181 grams. However, if you think it to be a mini netbook then perhaps, this is as small as it gets.
The N900's 600 Mhz Arm Cortex processor is pretty powerful, but it simply pales in comparison to the 1 Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor found in the likes of the Htc Desire and the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10. Nonetheless, the addition of the PowerVr Sgx530 graphics card is able to make up for any processor shortcomings.
Got the Memo?
Perhaps the strongest point of the N900 is the very incredible Maemo 5 operating system. It is the first time we're going to be seeing this singular movable Os and a lot of critics are claiming that it has the possible to be at the same level as the Google Android or Apple's rights Os on the iPhone.
In fact, it has even been said that the Maemo will soon become the standard Os for forthcoming high-end Smartphones from the Finnish movable giants while the Symbian will be relegated to the mid-range movable haven.
Symbian users might expect the same rigidness and limitations on the Maemo in terms of customisation. Well, let me tell you right now that all this preconceived notions will be thrown out the window once users get their hands on this marvelous operating system. It is easily the most customizable and extensible movable Os we've ever encountered. If that isn't enough, it also happens to be one of the most aesthetically pleasing movable operating systems to date.
Final Assessment
At the end of the day, you can easily say that the N900 is a pretty impressive Smartphone. However, much like any other movable phone, it's probably going to be forgotten after a year or so. Unfortunately, this is a sad reality of the dog-eat-dog movable phone industry. However, a intriguing spot here is that if anything, the N900 looks like a device that will help revive the Nokia brand into the new era of Smartphones. Nowadays, it seems like movable phone supremacy all boils down to who has the best operating principles on board.
The iPhone started this trend and the Android further reinforced this fact. The Maemo is in no means exquisite and is not the all-in-one explication provided by Apple, Google, or even Palm. However, it by all means; of course shows the possible of being able to compete with the big boys if not today, in the years to come. If the N900 is able to serve as an exquisite lunching point for the Maemo then surely, it would have done its job for the Finnish giants.
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