Nokia World 2009 QA
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* 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 | ||
** ''Comment: Will depend on hardware available (I'll have my N810) and loudness on show floor. --06:56, 1 September 2009 (UTC)'' | ** ''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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* Could you test the sound with high-quality headphones? | * Could you test the sound with high-quality headphones? | ||
** Unlikely - unless there are very good headphones available there. I'll take my "normal" headphones --06:56, 1 September 2009 (UTC) | ** 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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* Will we be able to set the processor governor to performance mode like we could with the OMAP2 in the N8x0 devices? | * Will we be able to set the processor governor to performance mode like we could with the OMAP2 in the N8x0 devices? | ||
| + | * Are there connectivity preferences (i.e., choose WiFi over cellular) | ||
| + | * Is DUN supported? | ||
| + | * Are Dynamic WEP 802.1x WiFi connections supported? | ||
| + | * When a BT or USB keyboard is plugged in, can you switch tasks with Alt-Tab? Does it work like a desktop Alt-Tab or like the Diablo Alt-Tab? | ||
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* Is it possible to disable transitions? | * Is it possible to disable transitions? | ||
| - | + | ** ''Answer: There's already an app in Fremantle extras, put together by Urho Kontorri. --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 06:56, 1 September 2009 (UTC)'' | |
| - | 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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* 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? | ||
| - | Samba is no longer supported. --[[User:javispedro|javispedro]] 22:14, 1 September 2009 (UTC) | + | ** ''Answer: Samba is no longer supported. --[[User:javispedro|javispedro]] 22:14, 1 September 2009 (UTC)'' |
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* How do you pull up a menu? | * How do you pull up a menu? | ||
| - | + | ** ''Answer: Tap the title bar as in every Maemo version to date (see SDK & videos) --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 06:56, 1 September 2009 (UTC)'' | |
| - | 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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* How do you switch tasks, or close the app? | * How do you switch tasks, or close the app? | ||
| - | + | ** ''Answer: See the videos, screenshots and SDK. Tap top-right 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)'' | |
| - | See the videos, screenshots and SDK. Tap top-right 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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* Can we connect USB or Bluetooth keyboard, gamepad and mouse? | * Can we connect USB or Bluetooth keyboard, gamepad and mouse? | ||
| - | + | ** ''Answer: From Threads: Yes, as is supported by BlueZ stack.'' | |
| - | From Threads: Yes, as is supported by BlueZ stack. | + | |
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* Is there any system monitor to see in real time? | * Is there any system monitor to see in real time? | ||
| - | + | ** ''Answer: Every Maemo device to date has shipped with top --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 06:56, 1 September 2009 (UTC)'' | |
| - | Every Maemo device to date has shipped with top --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 06:56, 1 September 2009 (UTC) | + | ** http://maemo.org/packages/view/maemo5-load-applet/ --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 22:14, 1 September 2009 (UTC) |
| - | + | ** http://www.flickr.com/photos/clankennedy/3868820466/ -- qwerty12 | |
| - | http://maemo.org/packages/view/maemo5-load-applet/ --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 22:14, 1 September 2009 (UTC) | + | |
| - | http://www.flickr.com/photos/clankennedy/3868820466/ -- qwerty12 | + | |
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* 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? | ||
| - | ** oFono is not used in the N900 (for Fremantle): http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p=317522&postcount=6 --qwerty12 | + | ** ''Answer: oFono is not used in the N900 (for Fremantle): http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p=317522&postcount=6 --qwerty12'' |
== Built-in applications == | == Built-in applications == | ||
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* Is SIP supported? | * Is SIP supported? | ||
* How is video chat support? | * How is video chat support? | ||
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* 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? | ||
* What calendar sync features are supported? | * What calendar sync features are supported? | ||
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* 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? | ||
* 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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| + | * What is the exact protocol used in Google VoIP | ||
| + | ** ''Answer: XMPP'' | ||
| + | * Is there Jabber/XMPP support? | ||
| + | ** ''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? | * Can I log on to secure websites and pay bills? | ||
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* 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? | ||
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* Does the browser support Java applets? | * Does the browser support Java applets? | ||
* Can you scroll while a page is loading? | * Can you scroll while a page is loading? | ||
| + | * How is playback on sites like [Hulu.com], [openflv.com]? | ||
| + | * Does it crash when you add stuff to your basket on [amazon.com]? | ||
== Third-party applications questions == | == Third-party applications questions == | ||
| + | * Can we set a third-party browser as the default browser? | ||
| + | * Does Skype support video? | ||
| + | * 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? | ||
| + | ** ''Comment: Video shows Ctrl-Backspace. Will test. --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 06:56, 1 September 2009 (UTC)'' | ||
| + | ** Ctrl-Backspace will open app switcher. Apps will have to provide own unfullscreen functionality (no button AFAICT) --[[User:jaffa|Jaffa]] 22:13, 1 September 2009 (UTC) | ||
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* Can we install a third-party browser? | * Can we install a third-party browser? | ||
| - | + | ** ''Answer: From Threads: Yes.'' | |
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== Gaming == | == Gaming == | ||
* Will the N-Gage gaming platform be available? | * Will the N-Gage gaming platform be available? | ||
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* What games will Nokia publish for Maemo | * What games will Nokia publish for Maemo | ||
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| + | * What games are pre-installed? | ||
| + | ** ''Answer: Bounce, Chess and Mahjong'' | ||
== Development and hacking == | == Development and hacking == | ||
* When will the Ovi Store open for Maemo? | * When will the Ovi Store open for Maemo? | ||
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| + | * Are we going to be able to run a chroot environment? | ||
| + | ** ''Answer: It's GNU/Linux and you have root permissions... why not? --[[User:javispedro|javispedro]] 22:26, 1 September 2009 (UTC)'' | ||
* 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/ Freemantle SDK]] has been available for a while --[[User:nathanael|nathanael]] 19:51, 1 September 2009 (UTC)'' | |
| - | [[http://maemo.org/development/ Freemantle SDK]] has been available for a while --[[User:nathanael|nathanael]] 19:51, 1 September 2009 (UTC) | + | |
Revision as of 23:33, 1 September 2009
These are questions for attendees of the Nokia World 2009 event.
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General
- What is your favorite improvement?
- What is the biggest change from previous tablets?
- How has holding and playing with the N900 changed or re-enforced your previously held opinions about it?
Carrier and release date
- Is the purchasing of the N900 independent from a special carrier and/or a special contract?
- If not, who are the carriers?
- Is there a CDMA version planned and, if yes, when?
- Which are the selected markets?
- Are there any (later) release plans for the "unselected" markets
General hardware
- Is the battery hot-swappable
- Is the touchscreen pressure sensitive?
- How usable is the N900 in portrait mode?
- Is it possible to turn off the cellular radio?
- Does the 3.5mm connector support audio-in?
- Is the N900 going to have dedicated keys for language specific characters (like åäö for us swedes for example?)
- Where will power come from for extended host-mode
- Does the camera zoom while shooting video?
- Is there a lanyard attachment?
Answered
- Is the memory card hot-swappable?
- Answer: Yes
- Is a stylus included and, if yes, is there an extra stylus too?
- 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?
- 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?
- Just from reading the specs, it has no FM receiver, just an FM transmitter -- xav
- : Peter says it has a receiver, just no software --nathanael 19:45, 1 September 2009 (UTC)
- Does the TV out support VGA out too? And what are the available modes (PAL/NTSC/?)
- Uses a Nokia CA-75U cable for video out. --nathanael 20:03, 1 September 2009 (UTC)
- Does it have a backlit keyboard?
- According to Threads; Yes.
- Is there a front-facing camera?
- Yes, Specs are 640x480 --nathanael 19:45, 1 September 2009 (UTC)
Audio
- 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?
- How is the noise floor?
- How does the N900 compare in volume to the N95/N800/N810 speakers
- Comment: Will depend on hardware available (I'll have my N810) and loudness on show floor. --06:56, 1 September 2009 (UTC)
- Could you test the sound with high-quality headphones?
- Unlikely - unless there are very good headphones available there. I'll take my "normal" headphones --06:56, 1 September 2009 (UTC)
Maemo 5
- Will we be able to set the processor governor to performance mode like we could with the OMAP2 in the N8x0 devices?
- Are there connectivity preferences (i.e., choose WiFi over cellular)
- Is DUN supported?
- Are Dynamic WEP 802.1x WiFi connections supported?
- When a BT or USB keyboard is plugged in, can you switch tasks with Alt-Tab? Does it work like a desktop Alt-Tab or like the Diablo Alt-Tab?
Answered
- Is it possible to disable transitions?
- Answer: There's already an app in Fremantle extras, put together by Urho Kontorri. --Jaffa 06:56, 1 September 2009 (UTC)
- Which kind of "Shared Folders" (Bluetooth, UPnP, Samba) appear in the File Manager?
- Answer: Samba is no longer supported. --javispedro 22:14, 1 September 2009 (UTC)
- How do you pull up a menu?
- Answer: Tap the title bar as in every Maemo version to date (see SDK & videos) --Jaffa 06:56, 1 September 2009 (UTC)
- How do you switch tasks, or close the app?
- Answer: See the videos, screenshots and SDK. Tap top-right to open Exposé-like switcher which has a close button. Top-level screen of each app also has an "X" icon. --Jaffa 06:56, 1 September 2009 (UTC)
- Can we connect USB or Bluetooth keyboard, gamepad and mouse?
- Answer: From Threads: Yes, as is supported by BlueZ stack.
- Is there any system monitor to see in real time?
- Answer: Every Maemo device to date has shipped with top --Jaffa 06:56, 1 September 2009 (UTC)
- http://maemo.org/packages/view/maemo5-load-applet/ --Jaffa 22:14, 1 September 2009 (UTC)
- http://www.flickr.com/photos/clankennedy/3868820466/ -- qwerty12
- Is the telephony stack on the N900 open source? Did they use the oFono stack, or something proprietary?
- Answer: oFono is not used in the N900 (for Fremantle): http://talk.maemo.org/showpost.php?p=317522&postcount=6 --qwerty12
Built-in applications
- Is SIP supported?
- How is video chat support?
- Is there support for "normal" Jingle as opposed to the version Google Talk uses?
- What calendar sync features are supported?
- Will the calendar application be open source?
- Can the calendar application access remote calendars over caldav?
- Is WebDAV synchronization supported?
- Is it possible to have multiple calendars, contacts, task lists and lists of memos?
- Is it possible to sync via the USB cable with a Free, Open and Documented protocol?
Answered
- What is the exact protocol used in Google VoIP
- Answer: XMPP
- Is there Jabber/XMPP support?
- Answer: It has been supported in Maemo since the very first days, and it actually appears in the videos. --javispedro 22:12, 1 September 2009 (UTC)
Browser
- Can I log on to secure websites and pay bills?
- Does the browser support client-side SSL Certificates?
- Will be there support for Nokia WRT or W3C widgets?
- How is HTML5 support?
- Are Firefox plug-ins supported?
- Does the browser support Java applets?
- Can you scroll while a page is loading?
- How is playback on sites like [Hulu.com], [openflv.com]?
- Does it crash when you add stuff to your basket on [amazon.com]?
Third-party applications questions
- Can we set a third-party browser as the default browser?
- Does Skype support video?
- Is there a key combo to bring up the menu?
- How do you toggle fullscreen in applications like FBreader?
Answered
- Can we install a third-party browser?
- Answer: From Threads: Yes.
Gaming
- Will the N-Gage gaming platform be available?
- What games will Nokia publish for Maemo
Answered
- What games are pre-installed?
- Answer: Bounce, Chess and Mahjong
Development and hacking
- When will the Ovi Store open for Maemo?
Answered
- Are we going to be able to run a chroot environment?
- Answer: It's GNU/Linux and you have root permissions... why not? --javispedro 22:26, 1 September 2009 (UTC)
- What development tools will be available for developers (C++ framework name)?
- Answer: [Freemantle SDK] has been available for a while --nathanael 19:51, 1 September 2009 (UTC)