Impressed with E90

[Vlad_M]

It really depends on what you need. I would pay *any* amount of money for a convergent device that actually works properly and fills all my needs.

 

[Piesang]

That's the whole point - it's so much more than "a phone" that it justifies the high price. Not 11k though, that is just typical SA greed, as well as the fact that the Nokia shop is in Vodaworld, where they want you to sign contracts.

R8500 in exactmall is far more realistic and in line with the world prices.

I heard that the price will go down to about R7500 as soon as the networks have them available.

 

[lilDeath]

I am using the N73 atm, which also has a great browser IMO, great camera and good battery life.
All I can see so far that I do not have is the GPS. Does this sound roughly correct (there are probably the screen sizes and colour resolutions and other 'stuff' that are different as well, but I am talking about the 'big' differences).

And yes, you are correct, needs reign supreme.

 

[Hintry]

I am using the N73 atm, which also has a great browser IMO, great camera and good battery life.
All I can see so far that I do not have is the GPS. Does this sound roughly correct (there are probably the screen sizes and colour resolutions and other 'stuff' that are different as well, but I am talking about the 'big' differences).

And yes, you are correct, needs reign supreme.

N73 = no wifi, no landscape browsing, 200Mhz processor, 116 g, candy bar

E90 = 2 screens, keyboard, 330Mhz processor, 210 g, mini laptop

 

[Hintry]

Anybody found a decent pouch?

Not really. I want an in-situ case where you never need to take phone out. and most of the main manufacturers haven't released yet.

In the meantime I'm using my old Nokia 9500's Covertec leather case for protection.

http://www.covertecstore.com/en/t-smart/rm-NOK9500/rp-SX90-03/nokia-9500-case-tan.html

Just found this...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...loc=closed_view_item&refwidgettype=osi_widget

and ordered it from here...

http://www.carrymobile.com/

 

[lilDeath]

N73 = no wifi, no landscape browsing, 200Mhz processor, 116 g, candy bar

E90 = 2 screens, keyboard, 330Mhz processor, 210 g, mini laptop

hhmm, ok, I can see why some would go for it...
lack of wifi didn't bother me, neither did landscape browsing. What does 'candy bar' mean, that good or bad?

I have a super-dooper laptop for all of the above

 

[Hintry]

candy bar phone n. A cell phone with no lid and with a rectangular shape that resembles a traditional candy bar

http://www.wordspy.com/words/candybarphone.asp

here's a good one...

butt call n. An unintended phone call placed by sitting on one's cell phone.

 

[Hintry]

I have a super-dooper laptop for all of the above

I don't know why but I'm kinda bored of my laptop. I guess I take it for granted - its about my 15th.

Now the E90, she make me smile big. Always on, always with me.

 

[Vlad_M]

I can't/don't want to have to use/carry my laptop with me when I am going for a lunch meeting/flying somewhere/on holiday. That's why a convergent device is so important to me.

 

[Hintry]

I can't/don't want to have to use/carry my laptop with me when I am going for a lunch meeting/flying somewhere/on holiday. That's why a convergent device is so important to me.

Of course - and right now, technology wise, the E90 is as good as it gets.

Sure the device is not 100% perfect, but its a massive step up from the previous generation.

 

[seedat77]

I leave my laptop at the office and don't even take it home. I use my I-Mate to surf the web, for emails, editing documents etc at home. The E90 is definitely the most advanced compact device at the moment.

 

[JK8]

I leave my laptop at the office and don't even take it home. I use my I-Mate to surf the web, for emails, editing documents etc at home. The E90 is definitely the most advanced compact device at the moment.

I think the HTC Advantage is.

 

[Hintry]

I think the HTC Advantage is.

It'll defintely make a great paperweight. Its way too big (133.5 x 98 x 20) and heavy (359g)

E90 size (132 x 57 x 20) and weight (210g) is just right.

Maybe the new Toshiba G900, but i read the screen is unreadable outdoors.

http://msmobiles.com/news.php/6050.html

I consider the E90, HTC Advantage & G900 on more or less equal terms. It ultimately boils down to the useability of the device.

Who knows, I may even consider getting a WM device sometime later, although it means getting over the painful expieriences I had with a Jasjar.

 

[JK8]

It'll defintely make a great paperweight. Its way too big (133.5 x 98 x 20) and heavy (359g)

E90 size (132 x 57 x 20) and weight (210g) is just right.

Maybe the new Toshiba G900, but i read the screen is unreadable outdoors.

http://msmobiles.com/news.php/6050.html

I consider the E90, HTC Advantage & G900 on more or less equal terms. It ultimately boils down to the useability of the device.

Who knows, I may even consider getting a WM device sometime later, although it means getting over the painful expieriences I had with a Jasjar.

Ye its flippin massive but its cool, if I was an auditor id love it!!

 

[seedat77]

I think the HTC Advantage is.

I know the HTC Advantage is probably the most advanced, and I am a big Windows Mobile fan. But I said that the E90 is the most advanced "compact device". The advantage is huge. But wait until the HTC Kaiser comes out, now that will be a brilliant device to own.

 

[JK8]

I know the HTC Advantage is probably the most advanced, and I am a big Windows Mobile fan. But I said that the E90 is the most advanced "compact device". The advantage is huge. But wait until the HTC Kaiser comes out, now that will be a brilliant device to own.

Errrr in terms of compact theres alot of competitors Advantage and other tablet PCs would fall under a "compact" device and for phone ye the E90 would be the best coz I dont think anyone can use the Advantage as a phone!

 

[Project X]

I called nokia and they say the phone is only coming out in October?

 

[Vlad_M]

Yeah, Nokia would probably also tell you that Santa comes in November.

Amazing how clueless these people are about their own business.

 

[JK8]

Theres a few around. I would wait for a SP to release it, atleast then you have a 2 yr warranty.

 

[Project X]

Is hintry the only one who has it?