Nokia 770 first impressions round-up

Colin Dunstan · 11-07-2005, 04:39 AM

The long-prophesied Nokia 770 Linux handheld has finally arrived, and Reggie already posted a round-up of recent reviews and thoughts. From "a perfect must-have for any geek out there" and "a refreshingly different device" to "it was quite slow" and "it's not a Smartphone or PDA but it sure is useful", the Nokia receives a mixture of negative and positive responses, whereas the latter definitely dominates.

Related: Nokia 770 comes to US on Nov 10

Jaapjan · 11-07-2005, 05:26 AM

As a geek I certainly find it an interesting device. It caught my eye several times to be sure and I can perfectly well order it today, being in Europe.

However, I do not think I will. Basically, i cannot see anything I would actually use it for! Certainly, that never stopped a geek before but still....at least I could think up some sort of justification.

The only true wireless place I have around is my own home/apartment and when I want to browse I do so either using my laptop or my .. other laptop. 12" laptops are quite small.

Off course, I also have a pocketpc with wifi which I can browse with..and it has gprs internet too. 640x480 screen.

And for delightful reading, I grab my REB1100 with insane hours on the battery for reading.

Anyone else know why I would buy one?

TadW · 11-07-2005, 07:02 PM

O PalmSource, where art thou? The Linux train is running, and I cannot see you on board.

Jaapjan · 11-08-2005, 01:29 AM

Their ticket apparently has expired.

11-07-2005, 04:39 AM	#1
Colin Dunstan Is papyrophobic! Posts: 1,926 Karma: 1009999 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: USA Device: Dell Axim	Nokia 770 first impressions round-up The long-prophesied Nokia 770 Linux handheld has finally arrived, and Reggie already posted a round-up of recent reviews and thoughts. From "a perfect must-have for any geek out there" and "a refreshingly different device" to "it was quite slow" and "it's not a Smartphone or PDA but it sure is useful", the Nokia receives a mixture of negative and positive responses, whereas the latter definitely dominates. Related: Nokia 770 comes to US on Nov 10

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11-07-2005, 05:26 AM	#2
Jaapjan Avid reader Posts: 262 Karma: 132 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Netherlands Device: HTC Touch Diamond, iLiad Book Edition	As a geek I certainly find it an interesting device. It caught my eye several times to be sure and I can perfectly well order it today, being in Europe. However, I do not think I will. Basically, i cannot see anything I would actually use it for! Certainly, that never stopped a geek before but still....at least I could think up some sort of justification. The only true wireless place I have around is my own home/apartment and when I want to browse I do so either using my laptop or my .. other laptop. 12" laptops are quite small. Off course, I also have a pocketpc with wifi which I can browse with..and it has gprs internet too. 640x480 screen. And for delightful reading, I grab my REB1100 with insane hours on the battery for reading. Anyone else know why I would buy one?

11-07-2005, 07:02 PM	#3
TadW Uebermensch Posts: 2,583 Karma: 1094606 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Italy Device: Kindle	O PalmSource, where art thou? The Linux train is running, and I cannot see you on board.

11-08-2005, 01:29 AM	#4
Jaapjan Avid reader Posts: 262 Karma: 132 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Netherlands Device: HTC Touch Diamond, iLiad Book Edition	Their ticket apparently has expired.

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