Still in Florida.

I’m trying my first serious post on my N800. I did bring my notebook along with me, and frankly, while the N800 can function in its stead -it is not quite to be recommended. See, like everything else, on the internet, there are producers and consumers. To wit, there are devices to match. Despite the fact that as Linux based “Internet tablet” the N800 has definite geek appeal, the Nokia is more browser than creator. For example – and an annoying one at that – the ability to cut and paste is slow at best and finicky (or even impossible) at worst.

So, at least for blogging, simple text posts like this are fairly easy, as long as you have an external keyboard. In fact, I’m finishing this post on the thing at the airport terminal in Fort Lauderdale. As for the rest, well, the N800 has come in dammned handy many times on this trip – particularly with maemo mapper – just make sure you have downloaded the maps you’ll need in advance. I have a (solar assisted) bluetooth GPS coming next week. If that works, and I can find a useable protective case, I may have found the ultimate* urban exploration tool.

*ultimate until the next model with WiMAX and municipal WiMAX deployment, of course. A better camera would be nice too.

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