Multi-touch isn't an apple only thing. It's implimentent in many phones like: HTC Hero, Samsung Moment, Motorola Milestone and the Palm Pre.. as well as Microsoft's Zune HD.
Using multi touch requires a capacitive display. The N900 has a resistive display so only single touch is possible. However, the resistive display is much more accurate than capacitive, and it is possible to use e.g. a stylus, which isn't possible with a capacitive display.
Also, zooming isn't needed as much with the N900, as clicking links and selecting text is quite accurate even without zooming in on it.
Also, I think the circular zoom mechanism is pretty clever for single touch.
actually i like nokia's implementation of zoom better than apple's. with this method, i can easily use one finger where as with apple i need to use one finger and my thumb to zoom in\out. i guess its personal preference. but this is gonna be an iphone killer...i just hope their application distribution system grows exponentially! :)
there will be apps from the nokia ovi store that will allow another method. There probably is an alternative way of doing it, its just hidden unless you go into settings im guessing.
You have not tried the latest resistive tech i guess. Its much better than what it used to be. Although Cap screens are more resistive the cons outweigh the pro's imho. + this is a global device and in a lot of places its really cold so you cannot use only fingers all the time.
Looks amazing. I really need flexible devices. the fact it's running Linux will make it amazing as long as it can be tampered with as on any Linux desktop computer.
I was thinking about getting a BB Storm 2 but this is mindblowing.
that wasnt an apple produc first off, it was their new netbook thats coming out. know your shit. secondly no one said anything about iphone killer itroll.
This phone is mighty !
AlEX95RbT 1 year ago
the screen doesnt look smooth it like lags
iphoneuser100 2 years ago
This is the prototype version of the phone.
I've been using the Nokia N900, and I can promise you, that the phone is everything else than lagy!
SuperKakke 2 years ago
Its a prototype. And no, the proto I have tried, didnt lag at all.
K0Studios 2 years ago
The retail model doesn't lag
inmedx 2 years ago
Multi Touch is a patented by Apple... Nokia would have serious probs if she applied the multi touch system
baxch89 2 years ago
Multi-touch isn't an apple only thing. It's implimentent in many phones like: HTC Hero, Samsung Moment, Motorola Milestone and the Palm Pre.. as well as Microsoft's Zune HD.
inmedx 2 years ago
ITs an Apple patent but apple allows certain mobile companies to use it. If you google Multitouch you'll see what i mean :)
baxch89 2 years ago
WTF doing circles to zoom in and out what kind shit is that. why don use the same like iPhone multi touch
prodigy503 2 years ago
Because it's patented i guess. Swirling it's really strange ..
nereoz 2 years ago
Using multi touch requires a capacitive display. The N900 has a resistive display so only single touch is possible. However, the resistive display is much more accurate than capacitive, and it is possible to use e.g. a stylus, which isn't possible with a capacitive display.
Also, zooming isn't needed as much with the N900, as clicking links and selecting text is quite accurate even without zooming in on it.
Also, I think the circular zoom mechanism is pretty clever for single touch.
MrNotchJohnson 2 years ago
i hate him
Xfr3zz3X 2 years ago
lol, almost choked at the gesture stuff. everything seems to be quite laggy too.
Hajamieli 2 years ago
this phone will be veeeeeeeery expensive .... off
what i hate about nokia is their prices
kalkool2010 2 years ago 3
wait a year or so and the price should go way down, at least that how things usually go around here
TiagoTiagoT 2 years ago
meh...
zeepster 2 years ago
actually i like nokia's implementation of zoom better than apple's. with this method, i can easily use one finger where as with apple i need to use one finger and my thumb to zoom in\out. i guess its personal preference. but this is gonna be an iphone killer...i just hope their application distribution system grows exponentially! :)
mz3GT 2 years ago
resistive touch sucks, why don't they come up with multitouch
venomx79 2 years ago
the only way to use UI controls of flash player in the browser is with the stylus, which works only with resistive screen.
Iphone does not support flash, problem solved! :)
alepa 2 years ago 2
i don't like the zoom in feature
huaweisony 2 years ago
there will be apps from the nokia ovi store that will allow another method. There probably is an alternative way of doing it, its just hidden unless you go into settings im guessing.
Really hope to get this phone.
w3bmatt 2 years ago
You can use the good old "double tap" to zoom on the area :)
saqibq 2 years ago
hey , does anyone know if this phone is the last at the n series ?
MrPunisher11 2 years ago
Why o why is it RESISTIVE???????fuck fuck fuck.
pravinpatil411 2 years ago
what's resistive? how can it be bad?
huaweisony 2 years ago
You have not tried the latest resistive tech i guess. Its much better than what it used to be. Although Cap screens are more resistive the cons outweigh the pro's imho. + this is a global device and in a lot of places its really cold so you cannot use only fingers all the time.
saqibq 2 years ago
its really a shame that they decided to put a resistive touchscreen on this instead of capacitive or even better optical touchscreen.
SquireofFire 2 years ago
Looks amazing. I really need flexible devices. the fact it's running Linux will make it amazing as long as it can be tampered with as on any Linux desktop computer.
I was thinking about getting a BB Storm 2 but this is mindblowing.
PrometeumYT 2 years ago
oh and one thing !
..can u make normal' calls with it?
meaning is there a simcard option
vastenmielinen 2 years ago
yes, look it up
TiagoTiagoT 2 years ago
ok thnx ,
btw.. can u install older software like the maemo4apps ?
vastenmielinen 2 years ago
when is this buy-eble ?
i am thinking about one.. hmm
vastenmielinen 2 years ago
1st tip to making this an iphone killer: Dont have apple products in the background ! Lol
Xenos117 2 years ago 2
that wasnt an apple produc first off, it was their new netbook thats coming out. know your shit. secondly no one said anything about iphone killer itroll.
keemygambini 2 years ago
HAHAHAHHAHAHA
:D
huaweisony 2 years ago
Lol what a gay haircut
dodow1234 2 years ago
Disco Dust blog?! You guys are awesome...europeans do it better! lol
deonplayground 2 years ago 5
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k8002pack 2 years ago
Dumb!
deonplayground 2 years ago
"europeans do it better" what the hell, you dumb faggot, you like to get cock up your arse or what?
k8002pack 2 years ago
I was being sarcastic...either way, those words doesn't affect me the way you want, so stop wasting your time replying.
deonplayground 2 years ago
Want it ! omg. poor iphone x) L2S !!!
vegitakingg 2 years ago 2
Looking for more Video's at Nokia Wolrd. Amazing Device!
jk2bak08 2 years ago
I know ! The era of phones has ended, MAKE WAY FOR THE INTERNET TABLETS !
Xenos117 2 years ago
WANT IT! WANT IT!
BMM51 2 years ago 2