Comment N800 is the best video device for commuters (Score 1) 275
I've had an N800 for three months now and have to say that it's my favorite piece of gear ever. I use it daily:
1) For watching lectures downloaded from MIT or Berkeley during my 1 hour commute on the train. This was the primary reason I bought the N800, and a laptop just doesn't come into question for this purpose. The N800 has a good large screen, so it's great for still being able to read what's written on the blackboard. Berkeley's videos often need to be re-encoded though. Occasionally I put films on it too, but action films definitely need to be re-encoded first.
2) For making VoIP calls while on campus. The sound quality is often much better than with a cell phone, plus it's free.
3) For traveling. When I'm at the train station and need to find out about a connection, getting information from the station's website is a LOT faster than going to the information counter. In addition, I've often loaded up maps ahead of time when I know I'll be going somewhere without wireless access.
1) For watching lectures downloaded from MIT or Berkeley during my 1 hour commute on the train. This was the primary reason I bought the N800, and a laptop just doesn't come into question for this purpose. The N800 has a good large screen, so it's great for still being able to read what's written on the blackboard. Berkeley's videos often need to be re-encoded though. Occasionally I put films on it too, but action films definitely need to be re-encoded first.
2) For making VoIP calls while on campus. The sound quality is often much better than with a cell phone, plus it's free.
3) For traveling. When I'm at the train station and need to find out about a connection, getting information from the station's website is a LOT faster than going to the information counter. In addition, I've often loaded up maps ahead of time when I know I'll be going somewhere without wireless access.
Also, the price for the N800 was definitely too high for my liking, but since I needed it, it's been worth it to me anyway.
