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MeeGo demoed on Nokia N900

Remember with the MeeGo OS?, This is an operating system developed by Intel and Nokia to filled on future Nokia devices, this operating system has been available in beta version and can be installed on netbook and smart phones devices as well as the Nokia N900.

Recently we found a video that the application has successfully ported tp Nokia N900 and this device is the first experiment where MeeGo ported into a Nokia N900 smart phone. And here's a video of the demo:


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Posted 1 month ago by Oki Rosgani 

Android 2.2 Froyo ported to Nokia N900

Previously, we have news about Nokia N900 devices which successfully ported with other operating systems like Windows 3.1, Android 1.6 and Ubuntu Linux, and now the Nokia N900 has been ported by the Android 2.2 or Froyo.

Android operating system 2.2 also known as Froyo is the latest operating system released by Google, is now the operating system can also be ported into the Nokia N900.

One man named dj_steve who have done this tricks. But there are some features that did not work very well, and the following is a list of functional and not-fuctional features on the Nokia N900 as powered by the Android 2.2 Froyo:

    Functional:

  • Dual boot with Maemo 5 (requires R&D mode)
  • Sound (built-in speakers only)
  • Touchscreen input
  • Keyboard input
  • WiFi networking
  • Internal eMMC as SD with automount
  • Partial battery monitoring

    Not functional:

  • Charging
  • Phone
  • Accelerometers
  • Unlock/Lock switch on the right side
  • Microphone
  • FM Transmitter
  • FM Radio
  • Camera

More information about how to do this tricks, you can visit  NITdroid Wiki. Video after the break:

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Posted 1 month ago by Oki Rosgani 

BarrioSquare's Foursquare app for Nokia N900 now available in App Manager

Foursquare app isn't available officially in Nokia platform, but these guys from BarrioSquare has helped Nokia N900 users to enjoy location based service from Foursquare. Read my lips, only for N900 platform for now, not for Symbian phones. Check N900's App Manager if want to try yourself. 

Based on the video, the application itself is very functional, although I don't really in favor of the font, well it's just me. According to the developers, the app will add ability to search for friends, ability to see nearby tips, ability to get a “popup” alert whenever friends check into a venue nearby, and venue (and nearby) specials, for upcoming release.

BarrioSquare itself is a third party developer, so don't be surprised if they may want to create their own version of Gowalla and some Google Maps-based apps. 

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Posted 4 months ago by Amir Karimuddin 

Nokia N900 most likely be available in Southeast Asia region this March

While Nokia N900 has already available since November 2009 in selected European countries, countries in Asia haven't enjoy such luxury. It was stated previously that N900 will not come to Asia or as being evaluated, and seems like the question has been already answered now.

Take a look at this landing page in Nokia Malaysia site and information retrieved from @gadtorade. Those two confirm about availability of Nokia N900 in Southeast Asia region, in particular, in near future. The latter even states that it will be available in Indonesia in mid of March.

While we haven't had further information about pricing list, it is said that N900 is the best Nokia smartphone so far. Sporting Maemo 5 operating system, Nokia brings native Linux based system into its handset, just like Google develops its Android. Some examples reveal that Nokia N900 loads Google Wave and Google Earth perfectly, enough reasons to back earlier statement.

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Posted 4 months ago by Amir Karimuddin 

Play SNES games on your Nokia N900 with PS3 Sixaxis controller

Oh, how I love the Nokia N900, that device is always surprise me. After we saw it dual-booting Android & Maemo, it surprises us by running a MacOS, ok it slow as snail, but its an awesome stuff for every geek out there. Now it has more surprises for us, playing a SNES game with SNES emulator on Nokia N900 is pretty cool, but playing a SNES game with SNES emulator on your N900 using a PS3 controller on a big screen? now that is awesome!

Check out the video:

You want to know how to do it? read the step by step instructions, right here. I'll remind you though, it's not for the faint of heart.

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Posted 5 months ago by Bayu Wicaksono 

Nokia N900 running Mac OS X 10.3

Maybe Apple iPad would feel very jealous, because at this time Nokia N900 has been able to run MacOS X operating system, while iPad just only run iPhone OS.

A named Toni, has been successfully porting Mac OS X 10.3 (Panther) to the Nokia N900 smartphone by using PearPC - a PowerPC emulator. Although to run the system, the Nokia N900 is forced to working hard.

Here is a video of the N900 running Mac OS X10.3 :

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[via: engadget]

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Posted 6 months ago by Oki Rosgani 

Firefox for Nokia's Maemo 5 platform becomes official

Following the release of the RC1 version of Firefox for mobile device, two days ago, Mozilla's finally announce that Firefox is now available for Nokia's Maemo platform.

Bringing Firefox to mobile devices is the next step toward fulfilling Mozilla’s mission of providing one Web that everyone can access, regardless of device or location. Secure, powerful, and customizable, Firefox is the most modern mobile Web browser available and is optimized for a mobile experience. Key design principles are at the heart of the mobile browsing experience including minimal typing, seamless synchronization with desktop Firefox and the ability to take your Firefox with you, to name a few.

Version 1.0 is available for download right now, and it come with a couple of features that has been available since the RC1 release, such as:
  • Awesome Bar - Go to your favorite sites in just a couple of keystroke
  • Weave Sync - its like the Google Chorme Bookmark Sync, but far more powerful as it sync not just your bookmark, but also your Firefox tabs, history and passwords between your desktop and mobile device
  • Add-ons - You can customize Firefox on your mobile device just like you customize Firefox on your PC, for instance, install YouTube Enabler on Firefox Mobile then you're all set to watch YouTube videos straight from your phone.
  • Tabbed browsing and more
You can download and learn more by visiting Firefox.com/mobile straight from your Nokia's N900 browser. Mozilla's wiki site also said that, while the Firefox for Mobile device is currently only available for the Maemo 5 platform, other platform such as WinMo, Android, Blackberry and iPhone will also have the app in the coming months.

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Posted 6 months ago by Bayu Wicaksono 

Nokia N900 can also run Windows OS

Even though the Nokia N900 dual-booting Maemo 5 and Android are still on an experimental stage (means not fully functional yet), we gotta admit, its awesome and I think, we could expect big things from this device. So now, how about some other OS? Yep thats right, the N900 can also run the Microsoft Windows 3.1, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 95 and damn! it can even run Windows 98! But, as I said before, its still very experimental (concept if I must say), not really usable.

Here are some videos the N900 running those OS's

Windows NT 4.0

Windows 3.11

Windows 95

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Filed under  //  concept   experimental   hack   maemo   maemo5   N900   Nokia   operating system   video   windows   windows 3.11   windows 95   windows 98   windows NT4.0  
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Posted 6 months ago by Bayu Wicaksono 

Nokia N900 dual-booting Android and Maemo 5

As we already know, the Nokia N900 probably the most exciting handset that Nokia owns. Why? the answer is great piece of hardware combined with Maemo 5 OS. While we already know the capability of the platform and the device could do, such as, running 10 apps simultaneously, or playing Starcraft. But what could we get if we had the Nokia N900, Maemo 5 and... Android? The answer is, a dual booting Maemo 5 and Android on Nokia N900!

Brandon Roberts, the dude who's responsible of making this possible said, the trick for the dual-boot is we configure the Maemo on internal storage and Android on a separate partition loaded from microSD card. While the hack is still "experimental" and we still don't have any guide or steps on how to do it, but this is surely an exciting news for all hackers out there, who wants to "play" with two most exciting open platform on a same device.

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[via. Slashgear]

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Posted 6 months ago by Bayu Wicaksono