[ge96]

N900 was a crazy phone, ahead of its time

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9CFrJnCKqU

At that time I had a flip phone maybe a black berry curve so not aware of it

[geoffeg]

I would love a modern version of the N900/N810. If I could get one with a recent ARM processor, good slide out keyboard, and running a more desktop-oriented Linux install (meaning more hacking/developer friendly than just Android), I'd be seriously tempted. Sadly, I assume the current component prices would mean it would be too expensive to be realistic.

[ryukafalz]

This with DisplayPort Alt-Mode so it can be docked for desktop use is pretty much my dream device.

[burnte]

I'd buy an N810 formfactor right now with modern guts.

[vablings]

Not ARM but checkout the PinePhone, its also pretty much sold at cost (same as most Pine products)

[ge96]

Funny I was a supporter of their devices I bought both phones, laptop, tablets... Issue is the software man no drivers. Like the e-ink tablet had a great design/screen but the brush stroke was ass would leave dotted lines as you drew then it would render solid on lift up.

I'm complaining even though I'm not writing the drivers myself I get that.

[geoffeg]

The Pine Phone is cool, but the slide out keyboard on the N900/N810 was a big selling point for me.

[lxgr]

Doesn’t it use an ARM CPU?

[yjftsjthsd-h]

Yes; https://wiki.pine64.org/wiki/PinePhone#Specifications lists an Allwinner A64

[ge96]

Funny I tried to buy one of those breakout blackberry keyboards but they were sold out everywhere

[Maxion]

Laggy as hell and shit battery, but it was pretty sweet to be able to ssh into my own box lol