It would be useful to select applications using the keyboard.
Brainstorm
Use keyboard in application menu
Posted on 2009-12-19 22:30 UTC by Kasper Souren. Status: Under consideration
see the 2 solutions or propose a solution
User Experience feedback improvement(s)
Posted on 2009-12-21 21:56 UTC by Randall Arnold. Status: Under consideration, Categories: User Experience.
The Problem:
The Maemo ecosystem could benefit from a rich, internally-consistent feedback mechanism or mechanisms supporting bug reporting, managed application testing, application rating and related activities. Currently, bug reporting is difficult for average and/or new users, testing is too ad hoc and ratings systems are not fully utilized.
The Proposal:
Develop a solution or solutions that makes these activities easier on users and puts feedback opportunities in more appropriate locations and contexts.
Discussion:
Smart dialing using the onscreen dial pad
Posted on 2009-12-24 20:16 UTC by Tushar Gandotra. Status: Under consideration
Its difficult to find contact and dial using one hand
http://talk.maemo.org/showthread.php?t=38333
Providing support for Generic Access Network (GAN)/Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA)
Posted on 2010-02-05 17:08 UTC by Paul Grodt. Status: Under consideration, Categories: Internet & Networking.
The N900 does not currently support Generic Network Access (GAN), which is often also referred to by its implementation, "Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA)". This is a feature that, if implemented by a mobile provider, allows acess to a 3G/GSM network through a generic Internet (IP) connection. In the case of the N900, this would be an 802.11 Wi-fi connection. This allows voice calls and SMS in places that have poor or zero cellular signal reception (e.g. basements, shielded buildings). This also effectively bypasses the need to purchase a separate Femtocell.
Left handed mode
Posted on 2009-05-11 06:02 UTC by Oskari Kokko. Status: Invalid, Categories: Desktop.
The device is designed for right handed people such that the user can simultaneously use the navigation buttons with their left hand while holding the device and use the stylus with their right hand.
From photographs of the device it appears that similar functionality can be provided for left handed users by rotating what is displayed on the screen 180 degrees and using the device 'upside-down'. That is the user holds the device in his/her free hand (right hand for left handed person) with the stylus in their writing hand (left for left handed person).
Although the placement of the navigation buttons means that the left-handed person will not be using the device exactly as if it were designed for a left-handed person (instead of a right handed person) it seems to be an excellent compromise.