Some highlights provided by ThoughtFix:
Some notes and answers to what others have asked in comments in my last post:
- The
770 was no more or less successful as expected. (I got no actual
figures) but it was so successful that it proved the market for such a
device and they are very happy.- This was the first time
that Nokia had a software model that could upgrade capabilities through
software upgrades (i.e. the IT2005 to IT2006.)- Linux, Gnome, gstreamer, and other open-source choices were a BIG contribution to the success of this device.
- They
didn’t know offhand if SDHC would work. I took the N800 directly to the
SanDisk booth and borrowed a card and it did not work. The SanDisk
folks were VERY nice about this.- We do not expect to see more Linux in other devices at this time because Series 40 and Series 60 work just great in phones.
- The
primary function of the Internet Tablet series will be "Internet" and
will continue to incorporate desktop Linux technologies.- There
were many lessons learned from the 770 that went directly into the 800,
including supporting the latest formats, providing software upgrades,
and more.- The Nokia 770 is NOT end-of-life. It will still be sold and supported.
- The IT2007 will not be ported to the 770. The new hardware and software were built to go together.
- There’s
good discussion at about halfway into the interview about the division
between laptops and the tablet, specifically use scenarios. Writing
your novel, balancing your budget, etc. is best on a laptop. PIM
functions and calls are best on phones. Internet (chat and browsing) is
best on the Internet tablet.- The dream features of the
development team (Skype and Navigation) are in development and on the
way soon. They hope to support more media formats in the future as well.- I asked what Slashdot users always ask: Why does it has no phone or keyboard? Answer:
- Phones:
Nokia has plenty of phones. Exact words: "If we were anyone but Nokia,
not so many people will be asking this question." Very good point that
I hadn’t considered before. (More in the audio)- Keyboard: The
on-screen keyboard is functional. Bluetooth keyboards are an option.
Keeping a hardware keyboard out keeps cost down, durability higher, and
gives the option for people who want it. (Incidentally, the Control
Panel "hardware keyboard" applet will directly pair with a bluetooth
keyboard without any additional software.- Incorporation of
propriatary software (as opposed to all open-source) like Skype,
Rhapsody, and third-party navigation software is an expansion of the
portfolio and not an abandonment of open source. These are a value-add
option.Source: ThoughtFix