Accessories

Impressive
Straight out of the box, the Nokia N800 seemed to have rather limited functions. But after upgrading to OS2008, installing some neat software (e.g. Maemopad, Screengrabber, GPE calendar, etc.), and launching the FM radio, the N800 is now a nifty little multi-tasker. Very impressed by it. Syncing it with Google calendar will be the next step for me... I'm sure there is some software out there that will allow me to do so. Hunting for appropriate software and installing and launching them can be a bit tedious (hence the four star).

A must-have gadget for about $200
This gadget, at about $200, is a absolute steal. It's a perfect gift for any programmer, GNU/Linux/BSD/Open Source enthusiast, or gadget hacker. It's something like the Mac OS X of PDA's - a very pretty, very functional interface laid over a hardcore Unix foundation.

For the technological cognoscenti among us, this is a device that works the way we expect a well-engineered device should work, and as for any new ideas you can come up with, the N800 can be programmed, scripted, and mashed up freely!

Since many reviews date well back to 2007, now in OS2008 some very important functionality works, and continues to improve with each release: USB Host Mode (automatic with the right cable, or software-enabled with a standard cable), Skype (however no video yet as of early 2008), VoIP functionality through Jabber/XMPP (including Google Chat with video!), and VoIP through SIP services (including your own, if you're running an Asterisk server!). Bluetooth pairing to a data-enabled cell phone works, as does using host mode to run over a USB data modem. Enjoy!

N800 Tablet review
This is a great little device for travlers to access the internet.. better than carrying a laptop... Look you don't even have to pull it out of its protective cover/out of your bag during airport screening..
Bad side of it.. The internet browser isn't fully functional.. Example..
the software needs Java Enable.. a lot of programs on the internet use this to access certain sites... Nokia.. please get your programmers on this... you will make alot more sales..

Nokia N800
This is the ultimate Geek toy. After updating the device to OS2008, the product works as advertised. WiFi is stronger than my laptop and I am pleased with the response I get with the Web browser. Lots of cool apps available through the Maemo Repositories.

Portable internet -For real
This thing works. No high priced subscrip serv. no contract. Just bluetooth. Perfect!