So I played with the iPhone for a while and I have an iPod Touch but am not entirely happy with those devices. I not arguing the user experience aspect of the Apple devices in general, is great. However, I hate the “closed” and “you have to do it our way” mentality it is built on. For instance, the iPod Touch should have included an email client, or at least allowed for one to be installed. I do not believe people that say “well you can always use online based services to check your email”. I have several emails with different online access which makes an email client is the best solution for me. Furthermore, it is my device and I should be able to do whatever I please with it. Here is where the Nokia N810 comes in: It is based on a flavor of Linux (maemo Linux OS2008 to be exact), plays most of the video and audio formats on the face of this planet, has built-in GPS and VoIP applications (Skype and Gizmo), has an email client, and an RSS reader among other things. You can learn more at the Nokia N810 Site.

I have not used the N810 yet but I have already ordered one so stay tuned for a lame review. Keep in mind that the N810 is not a phone, so comparing it to the iPhone is not entirely fair, but I believe the comparison between it and the iPod Touch is fair to a certain extent.