With its Tablet and Meamo roots, the N900 is closely related to the N810 and N800, both of which had a much larger 4.1” display. The N900 in contrast has a 3.5” display.
Considering its more powerful hardware and capable browser, I feel like the screen should be bigger. A 3.5”” is certainly big enough by smartphone standards, but is it enough for the N900? One thing to consider is that the N900 is now also a phone. At what point is the screen too large to comfortably be used as a phone?
I think a browser-centric device such as the N900 should have at least a 4” display, as comfortable browsing for longer periods of time is only achievable on a much bigger display. While smartphone that are app-centric should go as high as 3.8”. What do you think? Should the N900’s screen be any bigger?
No. Any bigger and I could not use it as a phone or mobile device, it would end up like my N800 – living in a drawer and being used only when my computer isn’t on.
Yes. a computer with a postage stamp for a screen simply makes my eyes water just thinking about using it.
A 4inch without an industrial-survival-wide bezel would be just fine.
If you want a microscreen phone, go buy one – there are zillions out there.
This is a computer that makes phone calls and communicating easy.
It is a computer, not some fashion trinket for call-girls who just want to look professional while they hang out at the bar waiting for John to show up.
hey, Nokia! Put a frakkin screen on it, will you?
i completely agree with you, i wish my n900 has at least a 4″ screen even if the phone size would increase but at least it would even a better internet tablet like it should be.