@ILoveApple, It sounds like you aren't as technical minded as the average Nseries user, or that willing to figure how to optimize your N96. You also must not be used to buying superphones, which usually have a few niggles when they first come out. Sounds like you need to upgrade or reset your firmware.
I'd be more than glad to help you get your device running more smoothly. I'm a member of an elite S60 hacker group and online community called Symbian-Freak, and am experienced in modifying and troubleshooting powerful S60 devices. Hit my email at christexaport@sbcglobal.net for any advice. It does have more RAM, but I actually do agree with you, too. The N96 is a step down from the N95 8gb, and should've been better specced.
And S60 is the global favorite for power using smartphone users. They sell twice as many smartphones as anyone else. And its more user modifiable than any other OS, definitely WinMo. They'll tell you that. And everyone able to code with c++, Python, Mscript, Qt, Ruby, Flashlite, Java, Web2.0, etc. can create apps for it. No other platform has more developer flexibility. Of course you might think power users prefer the iPhone. (And they don't. At all. Ever. Period.)
By the way, YOU can't edit the registry. Not my fault. And I haven't seen any iPhone registry editors, either. And you CAN'T put custom ROMS on it, but you can put ROM patches and hack S60 firmware. My community has instructions to change the startup animation if you'd like. If you want to do geek tasks, start by using a search engine like Google. You can't sit like a Mac user and wait to be spoon fed. Fix your own plate. And if you can't cook, eat an Apple and hush. (just joking. Had to throw it in...) And for the certificate error, it either needs to be signed or the theme is outdated, created long ago before the current security model. Just adjust your date back about a year before installing.
@huh, The camera is exposed, but worries of easily damaging the lens are unwarranted. Its scratch resistant, and a replacement outer lens is around $20. And on its worst day, it still takes DVD grade video and vivid enlargement quality photos that simply are in a league above anything Apple could ever dream about.
And firmware updates for premium S60 Nokia devices are super regular. In one year, the N95 firmware went from version 11 or something to version 30 today, adding things like On Demand Paging, Flash in Browser, Online Gaming, Flashlite3, etc. Where has the iPhone gone since its inception? They added 3G. Wow. Anything else? Nokia gives real updates you can feel.
I'm shocked so many find S60's two button and D-pad interface so hard to figure out. Maybe you shouldn't be trusted with more than one button. Probably use that joke one button Apple mouse, too, the confused little buggers...
Why does everyone not realize this device costs almost EXACTLY what the iPhone costs? Its just a testament to the overpriced, underachieving nature. Its only unique feature is iTunes support. That, to me, is its biggest handicap. We won't talk about the fact that you CAN sync the N96 with iTunes.
@macosx, The music player is crap?? Why? Because it plays every audio format known to man, and has dedicated playback buttons? Or is it the DRM free music?
By the way, Nokia has copy/paste, the best REAL web experience, PUSH email, MMS...
@rock99rock, The Nseries devices aren't just phones, but Symbian PC's. I don't even use Windows much anymore. Its a better option than a netbook. Many S60 users ditch their laptops for their devices. So the value is there. I didn't hear any overprice cries when the iPhone's unsubsidized price was released.
Don't be offended, but I laughed when I heard about hardware and OS limitations. S60 devices are the most open devices you can buy besides Android, and all hardware API's are open for third party development . What limitations do you mention? Are these device specific or OS limitations? What build version of S60 and device are you familiar with?
@derX, I currently use the N95 8gb, and can tell you its a pretty decent computer in its own right. I use it as my primary computer, and its a beast. Until you actually extensively use one, you'll think its just a phone, and its far from that. ITS A COMPUTER, FOLKS!
@sdreamer, I like the netbook comparison. I think if you use one, you'll understand why it belongs in the same category. But having better portability, battery life, and one handed operation put it in from for me. The rest is similar. And you and many users may prefer mini QWERTY, but tests have proven multiple times that Samsung/Nokia's patented iteration of T9 is far superior to QWERTY in speed, and with one less hand. Google to see for yourself. So QWERTY IS better, only most don't use the predictive text to make it worthwhile. I love the E71, but will run you under the table with my text entry speeds. I'm posting this using T9!
It is a multimedia smartphone, as opposed to a business phone lacking media rich features. And Nseries aren't the same as Eseries. The Eseries are more enterprise centered. The Nseries usually will need to download some of the Eseries enterprise specific features, but are way ahead in media CREATION and consumption. No devices offer better imaging, video format support, audio support, and special hardware for experiencing and sharing media.
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@ILoveApple,
It sounds like you aren't as technical minded as the average Nseries user, or that willing to figure how to optimize your N96. You also must not be used to buying superphones, which usually have a few niggles when they first come out. Sounds like you need to upgrade or reset your firmware.
I'd be more than glad to help you get your device running more smoothly. I'm a member of an elite S60 hacker group and online community called Symbian-Freak, and am experienced in modifying and troubleshooting powerful S60 devices. Hit my email at christexaport@sbcglobal.net for any advice. It does have more RAM, but I actually do agree with you, too. The N96 is a step down from the N95 8gb, and should've been better specced.
And S60 is the global favorite for power using smartphone users. They sell twice as many smartphones as anyone else. And its more user modifiable than any other OS, definitely WinMo. They'll tell you that. And everyone able to code with c++, Python, Mscript, Qt, Ruby, Flashlite, Java, Web2.0, etc. can create apps for it. No other platform has more developer flexibility. Of course you might think power users prefer the iPhone. (And they don't. At all. Ever. Period.)
By the way, YOU can't edit the registry. Not my fault. And I haven't seen any iPhone registry editors, either. And you CAN'T put custom ROMS on it, but you can put ROM patches and hack S60 firmware. My community has instructions to change the startup animation if you'd like. If you want to do geek tasks, start by using a search engine like Google. You can't sit like a Mac user and wait to be spoon fed. Fix your own plate. And if you can't cook, eat an Apple and hush. (just joking. Had to throw it in...) And for the certificate error, it either needs to be signed or the theme is outdated, created long ago before the current security model. Just adjust your date back about a year before installing.
@huh,
The camera is exposed, but worries of easily damaging the lens are unwarranted. Its scratch resistant, and a replacement outer lens is around $20. And on its worst day, it still takes DVD grade video and vivid enlargement quality photos that simply are in a league above anything Apple could ever dream about.
And firmware updates for premium S60 Nokia devices are super regular. In one year, the N95 firmware went from version 11 or something to version 30 today, adding things like On Demand Paging, Flash in Browser, Online Gaming, Flashlite3, etc. Where has the iPhone gone since its inception? They added 3G. Wow. Anything else? Nokia gives real updates you can feel.
I'm shocked so many find S60's two button and D-pad interface so hard to figure out. Maybe you shouldn't be trusted with more than one button. Probably use that joke one button Apple mouse, too, the confused little buggers...
Why does everyone not realize this device costs almost EXACTLY what the iPhone costs? Its just a testament to the overpriced, underachieving nature. Its only unique feature is iTunes support. That, to me, is its biggest handicap. We won't talk about the fact that you CAN sync the N96 with iTunes.
@macosx,
The music player is crap?? Why? Because it plays every audio format known to man, and has dedicated playback buttons? Or is it the DRM free music?
By the way, Nokia has copy/paste, the best REAL web experience, PUSH email, MMS...
@rock99rock,
The Nseries devices aren't just phones, but Symbian PC's. I don't even use Windows much anymore. Its a better option than a netbook. Many S60 users ditch their laptops for their devices. So the value is there. I didn't hear any overprice cries when the iPhone's unsubsidized price was released.
Don't be offended, but I laughed when I heard about hardware and OS limitations. S60 devices are the most open devices you can buy besides Android, and all hardware API's are open for third party development . What limitations do you mention? Are these device specific or OS limitations? What build version of S60 and device are you familiar with?
@derX,
I currently use the N95 8gb, and can tell you its a pretty decent computer in its own right. I use it as my primary computer, and its a beast. Until you actually extensively use one, you'll think its just a phone, and its far from that. ITS A COMPUTER, FOLKS!
@sdreamer,
I like the netbook comparison. I think if you use one, you'll understand why it belongs in the same category. But having better portability, battery life, and one handed operation put it in from for me. The rest is similar. And you and many users may prefer mini QWERTY, but tests have proven multiple times that Samsung/Nokia's patented iteration of T9 is far superior to QWERTY in speed, and with one less hand. Google to see for yourself. So QWERTY IS better, only most don't use the predictive text to make it worthwhile. I love the E71, but will run you under the table with my text entry speeds. I'm posting this using T9!
It is a multimedia smartphone, as opposed to a business phone lacking media rich features. And Nseries aren't the same as Eseries. The Eseries are more enterprise centered. The Nseries usually will need to download some of the Eseries enterprise specific features, but are way ahead in media CREATION and consumption. No devices offer better imaging, video format support, audio support, and special hardware for experiencing and sharing media.