- May 31, 2004
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Alrgiht, I know this is a matter of preference, but I've been debating this for a few days now and can't make up my mind.
Current phone: an old HTC (verizon) xv6800 with a Windows Mobile 6.5 rom loaded.
At my current job there is quite a bit of down time, so having a portable device that can play media would be a great benefit. I've been eyeing the N900 for quite some time, and have been really excited about it.
My only thought over the past couple days is: is the 3.5" screen going to be too small for my needs? Looking at dedicated PMP's, the Archos 5 and 7 came to my attention. The screens look great, and if I got a hard drive based 160 or 320gb I would have a ton more room (n900 has a max of 48gb with a 16gb card + 32gb internal).
So basically, advantages to the N900:
More portable (pocketable vs definitely not, one device not 2))
Constant online connection (for IM, email, etc)
Lots of apps like emulators, etc (okay, not a ton compared to android/iphone, but more than archos, and more coming)
Backup connection for the net (as of the last few days my work connection has been TERRIBLE...downloads of 10kb/s...)
Advantages to the 7:
Larger screen
More storage
Cheaper at least up front
HD output with some addons
Could potentially be even smaller than n900 when I dont need media, just a phone
Cheaper monthly cost for no data plan through carrier
I wouldn't have to switch to Tmo from Verizon
Any thoughts?
Current phone: an old HTC (verizon) xv6800 with a Windows Mobile 6.5 rom loaded.
At my current job there is quite a bit of down time, so having a portable device that can play media would be a great benefit. I've been eyeing the N900 for quite some time, and have been really excited about it.
My only thought over the past couple days is: is the 3.5" screen going to be too small for my needs? Looking at dedicated PMP's, the Archos 5 and 7 came to my attention. The screens look great, and if I got a hard drive based 160 or 320gb I would have a ton more room (n900 has a max of 48gb with a 16gb card + 32gb internal).
So basically, advantages to the N900:
More portable (pocketable vs definitely not, one device not 2))
Constant online connection (for IM, email, etc)
Lots of apps like emulators, etc (okay, not a ton compared to android/iphone, but more than archos, and more coming)
Backup connection for the net (as of the last few days my work connection has been TERRIBLE...downloads of 10kb/s...)
Advantages to the 7:
Larger screen
More storage
Cheaper at least up front
HD output with some addons
Could potentially be even smaller than n900 when I dont need media, just a phone
Cheaper monthly cost for no data plan through carrier
I wouldn't have to switch to Tmo from Verizon
Any thoughts?
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