Originally Posted by ste-phan

Gentle and USB gentle are 2.
For example I'd prefer no to let my wife handle my N900. Although she claims she is careful- has a habit of moving all kinds of USB plugs in lateral direction to loosen the fit when pulling out.

Don't know about the production dates but I have a Belgian N900 (new Januari), a UK one (2nd hand June) and USA one (2nd hand August ) All of them don't show the problem after weeks of purchase.

One would not want to miss out the most advanced pocket computer annex telephone interface to date just out of precaution would he?
We could go as far as to say that another flaw is the device not being water proof.
I am sure in India people are still handy with a soldering iron if USB repair beyond warranty was needed.

Originally Posted by SkyKnight

A soldering iron is all it takes? U sure? I thought it was way more complicated.. Actually thats the only thing keeping me from getting an imported phone for almost 3k less.... I was worried if something happens to the USB port it wont be repaired unless in warranty...

Could u give me links to the said procedure?

Originally Posted by etuoyo

I think the OP has already decided to go for the N900 and people here have done a great job of convincing him that maemo 5 is far better than android. I have never used an android device so can't give an opinion on that. What I can say is I am so used to maemo 5 that it would be difficult for me to switch to something else. Does not mean that something else is not better though and for someone who has not been using maemo 5 you don't have the problem of readjusting.

As good a job posters have made convincing that maemo 5 is better than android I would just like to point out that this is Talk Maemo. You are hardly going to get a balanced view here. If you went to an android forum I am sure they would do just as good a job convincing you that android is a far better option for you. It is like if you go to a bmw forum to ask whether you should get a 5 series or an e class they would all of course say 5 series. However, if you went to a benz forum the answer would be e class.

Would be good if there was a neutral forum to go to to find out which is better for you between maemo 5 and android but do not think there is.

Originally Posted by qwazix

People almost always, when they have made up their mind (even when they don't know it) go and ask questions to support their decision. Choosing who they'd ask is a part of the process. That is not bad for me, in the end we are all humans we must'nt pretend we are logical vulcans.

That said, I bet the OP has asked the same question on an android forum too, and he can filter out pretty easy the fanboy answers as well as the originally enthusiastic ones. Even the enthusiastic people however can give a clue about the device. It has caused intense emotions on both sides, and that means a lot. The fonearena championship for me also means a lot. The N900 beat out much more adored (iphones) more popular (galaxy), more sold (htc's) phones. It's not at all by chance that the most difficult matchup was with the palm pre.

Originally Posted by sting04

Another reason to choose N900



Quoted from here

Where in India are you? btw congrats on the success of the CWG.. Proud to be Indian

Originally Posted by ericsson

I think what he means is that a broken USB is fixable by an expert who knows exactly what he is doing, and got the right tools for the job.

Originally Posted by SkyKnight

If its just an issue of soldering... i dont think an expert is required... also... they charge here looking at the price of the phone not the work thats to be done....and as for the tools required... i have em with me..