I recently came across this article. The article talks about some of the cool things that can be done by the Nokia N800 which is billed as an open source device that would be similar to the iPhone. In a previous post, I mentioned another open source device that would fall in to this category, but from a manufacturer that is not as well known as Nokia.

In reading this article, it sounded like a great device and I did to go Nokia’s official website to check it out. I also discovered that Nokia has a site dedicated to the N series of products.

However, be sure to read the comment that was left at the end of the review. After reading that comment and then checking out Leif’s website with his summary and more complete first impressions review, I probably won’t be rushing to get one of these devices.

Also, from looking at the specifications of the device published by Nokia, I wonder how well this device would work for the business person that needs to be able to use these features all day long. It appears that the rated operating time is three to three and a half hours browsing time which is not much better than most laptops. Standby time seems quite decent at ten to thirteen days depending on which specifications sheet you look at, but what good is it having it last that long if it only does when you’re not using it.

For a device like this (iPhone included) I think the companies should shoot for an operating time during use (what they call browsing time) of somewhere in the neighborhood of ten hours or so. This would allow the business user to be able to use it all day long and still finish up after hours and double check things before the start of the day and only have to charge it at night. For some users, they may be able to go two days on a single charge then as well.