I've been using the same sad old Blogger template for nearly two years now so I decided it was time for a new face to the blog. I also like green pages. With this, I am adding new features:
Polls! The first poll is about the most desired N810 feature that is not present.
A minor feature addition is a break-down of all the article labels I've used on this blog, sorted by popularity.
Reduced front-page articles to 10 for faster loading
Better archiving method
For posterity, here's the old and busted version. I need to make a few more tweaks and changes, but the site is now optimized for an 800 pixel wide display (including a scroll bar.) If you read from an RSS reader, it's time to hop back to TabletBlog.com and take a look.
The full version of the Wayfinder application was preinstalled in my pre-release N810 model. I didn't intend this video to go on for 17 minutes, but had a lot to show.
This isn't a review - just a live demonstration. Hope you enjoy it. I'll answer any questions that appear in the comments.
About a dozen people played with it and three agreed to short interviews. Here they are.
Do people want more of these type videos? I am trying to broaden perception of this. One young lady (Hunter) said she would never use it because her eyes are bad and it's just way too small. Another man (Wayne) said he loves it simply to look at pictures.
Pablo with the N810 Originally uploaded by thoughtfixIntroducing TabletBlog Turbo Edition. I am generating way too much content to do full editorials and analysis of all, so I am making some into fast fun posts. These will be short videos, photos, or other minor updates. Here are some people at a coffee shop having fun with the N810.
I normally don't do articles on phones. There are PLENTY of other good bloggers (Darla, Ricky, and others - I am talking to you) who have that honor. However, the N810's Web 2.0 focus has led me to explore one a bit here. Actually, it was several Nokia employees at the Web2Summit who gave me a hard time for wielding my Motorola Q too. I was invited to use an N95 to capture the event and experiment.
10 000 miles Originally uploaded by thoughtfixMy little Yaris rolled 10,000 miles yesterday. Just in time for my scheduled oil change and free annual detailing. I dropped it off two hours ago and have already checked Email, read my feeds, shot the footage for the N810 giveaway contest, chatted some, and wrote this post. The keyboard and sunlight readable display make a huge difference in mobile blogging. Don't forget the live Q/A tonight!
Many people recently purchased N800 internet tablets after the price drop and they're asking if the N810 is going to take over that space. The simple answer is no - The N800 and N810 will be sold and developed side-by-side. This article is for those interested in internet tablets and wonder which is "better." Again - I will post the disclaimer that I am using a pre-release N810 so some details will be wrong, but I will do my best to avoid specifics and focus on what is known hardware and software.
I have been working on this both before and since I got an N810 in my hands. I'm collecting a FAQ and will be writing some articles. Some of the FAQ is complete. Some needs more work. The articles are all forthcoming when I have time.
Everyone asks about hardware easter eggs. The 770 has a microphone and the N800 has an FM tuner. Does the N810 have any secret hardware? LinuxDevices seems to have a tidbit not reported elsewhere - an FM Transmitter. I checked with them and they sourced a product manager in a phone interview. InternetTabletTalk users, of course, already discussed this. I keep thinking of my discussion with the Nokia designers and how the switch from SD to MiniSD was an "internal space" issue, so am hesitant to think there will be any extra hardware in there. Time will tell.
On a final note: Deliverator was present for my live video webcast on ustream.tv and posted his notes on the experience. Thank you, Deliverator! Next live web feed: Tuesday, October 23 at 5 PM Arizona (Pacific) time.
IMG_0335.JPG Originally uploaded by thoughtfixPardon my finger smudges, but here's an example of the N810 on the streets of San Francisco in direct sunlight. I will keep going through my Flickr photos for some gems like this to post.
