I received my N810 about 3 weeks ago, and despite the fact it says "N00" instead of "N810" on the front (N00 is the normal number for prototype models from Nokia, but its internal labeling and hardware specs are that of a N810), I am quite taken with it. Surprisingly, I use it mostly as an Ebook reader (it turns out that I really enjoy reading, I just hate carrying books around). As far as Internet goes, I mostly use the weather widget, and receive email updates on it too. Maemo Mapper is quite good to have around also, when one gets lost in a city.. but the GPS doesn't work that well. One of my primary reasons for geting the device itself was that I wanted something that I could hack on and program for easily.. it certainly fits the bill. Some of the standard software release's libraries are a little old, but they're easy enough to update. Python works fine, but I'm partial to using Vala for efficiency. All I need now is a good phone and data plan to go along with it.. but I think that will have to wait until I'm settled in Germany.

On the work front, I've found some programming work with a small Swiss company. I'm currently in Luzern, enjoying the weather and the lovely water views. I miss having the water nearby.. I'm doing some Django and Zope work, and will continue working from home from next week. Sophia's coming up on Thursday and we'll meet some friends in Switzerland and see some of the sights.

— by Robert Thomson, created 7th Apr, 2009, last modified 7th Apr, 2009 | Tags: Tech