06.25.08
Diablo is Hot!
After a day of use I am feeling that my N810 has received a serious tune up! System performance is a bit faster but the browser, has received a big boost. Scrolling and flash performance have been great for me as I moved through wifi and DUN connections alike. Given the amount of time I tend to spend in the browser, I am very pleased.
The email client has been updated quite substantially as well. While I’ve been using Modest since it was initially released, having it as the default system preference is great. IMAP performance is stellar on my gmail account and the settings wizard certainly makes it easy to get going very quickly. My only nit is that there is still no support for graphics in HTML mail which renders very well otherwise.
I noticed some excellent updates to the Applications Manager also which now not only proactively reports that updates are available, but can also update multiple things at once. I look forward to putting this to a more serious test when the next OS update hits and I don?t have to reflash my device.
As to be expected with any update there are a few bits worth watching for like repositories that are now seeking Diablo when Chinook might still work. I’ve just tweaked the Mauku repository setting and have that back running without issue.
All told this seems like a great step forward for our Nokia Tablets. With non-destructible firmware installed we can finally start moving more mass. Though I’ll still probably have to help my dad update things on his N800 …
While many still question the need for a device like the Nokia Tablet the converted, like myself, see no way but up for this platform.
Technorati Tags: maemo, nokia, nseries, diablo, chinook, mauku, mobile, mid, n810, n800
Varun said,
June 25, 2008 at 10:30 pm
I thought much the same, except I had some more… fundamental questions about it. Glad to see that Nokia is making steady improvements, though!
Jonathan Greene said,
June 25, 2008 at 11:06 pm
great post! i have to confess that I am less a linux geek and far more a mobile enthusiast. certainly appreciate your points on the tablet and the FOSS issues…
Jamie Bennett said,
June 26, 2008 at 4:01 am
I’ve been running Diablo now for a while. Haven’t seen any problems yet apart from the repository issue but that is soon solved.
Looks like Nokia have released a steady if not exciting update to OS2008.
Mobiledivide said,
June 26, 2008 at 11:44 am
To enable images in email open a config tool like Gconf editor (maemo extras) and goto Apps>Modest>>fetch_external images and check that box. Then HTML emails will automatically load with images. This has always been in Modest BTW not just since Diablo.
Jonathan Greene said,
June 26, 2008 at 5:04 pm
@mobiledivide That’s the best tip ever! Thanks man! I’ve been using Modest for a long time and can’t believe that’s not a simple application preference or even option per message. Awesome!
Nokia Daily News said,
June 26, 2008 at 5:30 pm
Mobiledivide said,
June 27, 2008 at 12:44 am
No problem thanks for the credit (which should actually go to internettablettalk forums). I get a lot of HTML emails from mailing groups and until I found out about that simple fix I was always disappointed in Modest and you’re right Diablo is hot, the speed improvements with the browser really make web surfing much more usable.
John said,
June 27, 2008 at 4:46 pm
I use GMail IMAP and have a HUGE (6+ GB) archive and the mail app works great with it. For that alone upgrading to Diablo is worth it.
@mobiledivide THANKS!!!
Faz said,
June 27, 2008 at 6:38 pm
Great post as always!
I think it’s time I upgraded, now that it has your seal of approval.
@Varun Loving your post too. Couldn’t agree more regarding multiple repositories.
Catching up « Late to the Party said,
June 27, 2008 at 7:12 pm
Simon’s Mess » Blog Archive » Upgrading the N810 to Diablo said,
July 2, 2008 at 5:59 pm
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