[wplug] nokia n900 vs iphone

[Moshe Hyzon]

You can ssh FROM an iphone w/o jailbreak.

On Mon, Oct 19, 2009 at 11:12 AM, Kevin Dunn <supkdunn at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi
>
> Anybody lookin at buying the Nokia N900 ? I am on the fence . It is a bit
> high on the price tag and not released yet . I am also looking at the iphone
> ,
> I need some feedback to help my decsion, I have pros and cons about both .
>
>
>
> IPHONE  $199 16G
>
> PROs:
> Lots of apps that I could actually use , works well, has 3G on AT&T,great
> gps for free and a sweet gps add on for $90 .
>
> CONs:
> Apple locks it down tight and keeps control, No tethering without jailbreak,
> no ssh without jailbreak .
>
>
> N900 $582.00 on Amazon
>
> PROs:
>
> Runs linux , endless possibilities,
>
> CONs:
>
> Very few apps , would have to use on Tmobile for 3G and coverage seems to
> suck , Probably would have to use on AT&T but would only be EDGE , new and
> not proven yet .
>
> thanks for any thoughts , kevin
>
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