Jolla Handset Poll: Give Jolla your feedback!
Following on from this previous post, what would your ideal Jolla handset look like? Here’s your chance to let Jolla know.
If you choose the ‘other’ option, it would be great if you could describe your perfect handset in the comments below. 
Handset options:
Slide-out landscape QWERTY with touchscreen
Touchscreen only
Candy bar portrait QWERTY with touchscreen
Touchscreen with detachable modular QWERTY
Bored of the usual form factors ? Choose ‘other’ and let us know your perfect smartphone in the comments below.
design concept for a jolla phone like nokia communicator but in Lenovo Yoga style 5″or 6″ full qwerty (16/9 landscape mode!)
Moi aussi, je pense que c’est la solution optimale.
Whatever design is chosen, i would definetly welcome the replaceable battery by user.
I really dislike trend when phone is expensive like laptop and u can’t even replace the most malfunctioning (or to be more precise most decaying) part on it and after two years of regular just throw the whole device into thrash can, been there twice. Not feeling doing same mistake for 3rd time.
Decidement replacable battery!!!
In an Ideal world a folding OLED-screen that functions as a 5″ smartphone or folds out to a twice-the-size tablet. All attached to a solid cradle with a slide out QWERTY
N9 policarbonate wih double tap… E7 style of QWERTY, very discrete!! Camera front and back style n900
please put FMtx..IR too!!
I like to see a Jolla Phone and a jolla Tablet as companion devices offering an integrated user experience.
Some simple examples of this experience might be:
Your phone rings while you’re working on your tablet, the tablet offers you an alert with caller id or reverse look-up info. Plus other general alert info.
Playing music on your phone while travelling then settling down to work on your tablet, the tablet takes over the music task with the possibility of passing the output to a new sink.
When listening to music or video from your tablet and you answer/make a call the music or video pauses.
Taking a photo with your phone, the tablet can be the live view finder.
Where is my phone/tablet, when you’ve miss-placed one use the other to find it. (GPS, WiFi Bluetooth signal strength etc.)
The phone or tablet might offer alternative application perspectives i.e. the tablet is propped up playing a film, the phone hosts the Play/Pause, Next, Previous, Fast Forward, Rewind controls etc.
You can open a link from a text message on your phone onto your tablet.
Getting turn by turn directions on your phone, you stop and use your tablet to look at the route over-view, points of interest, nearby services, detours, travel statistics and other such things.
Place the phone on the desk and use it as Dictaphone in a meeting while the tablet remains free to control the phone, for note taking and other functions.
Use the phones sensors – accelerometers, gyroscope, compass etc. in tablet applications.
Shared bookmarks, ereader content, generated content.
Sharing system resources when needed to ensure a smooth user experience.
If the phone were to have a Range Finder sensor which the tablet did not, this would then enable the option for tablet applications to use the Range Finder in the phone.
Start, Stop or Restart the companion device.
Join a Wifi network on one device and the companion automatically picks it up too.
Redirect output, for example change a call from hands free to using the phone via controls on the tablet. Or listening to music (from your phone) via Bluetooth headset send to (using controls on the the tablet) via compatible static sound system.
A similar set of user experience integration with a friend’s user context except with a demarcation of control.
I want clamshell type phone like Nokia 9500
I want a Nokia N900 on steoids.
Larger display, higher resolution and a MUCH faster CPU.
The keyboard is of course a bit larger.. due to larger display. A super amoled would be nice.. or one like on the Nokia 920.
64GB storage or more.. and micro/SD card reader.. torrent app..
USB that can be used to plug in regualt USB devices. Improved print poptions. 4G.
Improved xenon flash, pure view camera. Good (OK) cam for videocalls.
Replaceable massive battery. Love the web radio too.
Weight does not matter to me. Just keep it under 500g
Possible to have 2-3 OSes on it..
closer to N900 then N9, namely:
- build in slide landscape QWERTY keyboard, backlit
- exchangeable battery
- 8 MPixel camera with slider to cover lens when not in use & unlock automatically (when opened)
- camera button (nice to have)
- 32GB of internal storage seems a good spot
- micro-SDXC slot
- resolution of 16:10 ratio, maybe 1280×800; 848×500 or more is okay
- support for old fashioned SIMs (can use “holder” for new formats) (nice to have)
- touchscreen which supports stylus (if this is still possible)
- stylus, if above is applicable
pretty much a N900 up to today’s standards, i guess ~:o}
thanks for any wishes you will be able to include in a model.
N9-01 concept seems a good start
in white
o, 2nd update…
size matters, indeed; it should still easily fit into a pocket, thus not much bigger then the N9, even if this comes @ the expense of resolution
My Galaxy Note 2 (80.5 × 151.1 × 9.4 mm, 5.5″ screen) easily fits in my pockets.
i even have a coat with a pocket where i could fit my 11″ Dell Inspiron…
wouldn’t hold the weight i guess, but that doesn’t really matter now, does it?
The differences are that the Galaxy Note 2 weighs only 182.5g, i.e. only 1.5g more than the N900, and that it can fit is most pockets (actually all those I’ve tried). I don’t have any problem to get it always with me, in my pockets. But perhaps a 5.5″ screen with a physical keyboard would be too much.
one important difference (for me) between… any of Samsung’s G’s (i think) and the Dell Inspiron 11z; later has a keyboard. and it runs on Linux
can you say any of that?
Yes, GNU/Linux. That’s why I’m looking for a Jolla smartphone (though I’m also considering alternatives). But it must be usable for my needs. We don’t know yet if the first Jolla smartphone will have a physical keyboard. But without one, a 80-column text terminal could be difficult to use if the screen is less than 5.5″, because it must be used in portrait mode and the width can become a problem both for readability and typing on the on-screen keyboard (with all the main characters used in a shell and for programming).
thus make it with a hardware keyboard & use a smaller screen
simple, no?
Yes, with a landscape hardware keyboard, a smaller screen would be OK. I’d say that the screen size should be at least 4″ (I’d prefer 4.5″ or a bit more) and the resolution at least 1200×720; a screen with these minimums gives a 350 ppp density, which is higher than those of Nokia’s phones, but still much less than the pixel density of the Samsung Galaxy S4 (441 ppp). The keyboard must have at least 4 lines (like the Nokia N950) and key combinations must be remappable (I could do this on the N900).
Detachable modular keyboard would be great, the best of two worlds. Even better if you could use it as a normal phone without keyboard, without feel something is missing, but when you want, you could pull your keyboard out of your backpack and plug it to play a game or write something more extensive.
That is what I am hoping also the N9-01 concept with detachable keyboard as we came up with in a post almost a year ago:
‘Killer feature: Modular removable qwerty keyboard (can be sold separately) offers the best of both worlds. Lightweight when you need it to be without keyboard or attach the fully integratated keyboard for a full powerhouse experience (ie. connects direct to mobile so power source is shared and keyboard functionality is integrated (not Bluetooth)). This modular keyboard design will open markets to both consumer and business markets this way, but benefiting Jolla by only having to release one device. Editors note: Business users are also consumers at the end of the day and like to be able to use a sexy device sans keyboard on their days off! Also this ties in with Jolla’s strategy to release both a consumer phone and developer phone. Consumer phone can be locked on release but with the ability for developers to unlock (like with Nokia N9) and of course add keyboard.’
http://jollatides.com/2012/07/19/my-dream-jolla-mobile-with-detachable-modular-slide-out-qwerty/
I’m not sure though how easy this would be to apply in reality but I think if anyone could/should do it, Jolla should! Maybe it is one of the configurable pre-order options ? We’ll find out soon enough…
I just dream of doing text heavy blogging, emailing, messaging, documents, terminal on my new Jolla phone with detachable slide out modular QWERTY keyboard…. ok ok now I’m the obsessive compulsive one! (sorry dual sim guy)
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Slide-out landscape QWERTY with touchscreen
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5″ – 5.5″ Amoled with slide out qwerty in N9 form factor with FM transmitter a must. (I used to love my N900 while driving for its fm transmitter) A tegra or snapdragon quad core to compliment all the multi tasking capabilities of sailfish. All the best Jolla
how about a Portrait Slider qwerty, like the Palm Pre.
You then have a real keyboard that can be used onehanded like a slap phone.
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Need best UI and HTML5, social Network,Screen- 3.5′-4.5′ OLED HD-gorilla glass, dual core, 1gb Ram, internal memory 8GB(atleast), best camera 8MP(back) and 1MP(front), water&dust resistant
It’s still my opinion that I think that they need to make 3 kind of phones.
1. The ‘best of the best’ Phone with 128GB memory
720p 4” screen
8MP camera with 1.5” sensor etc.
2. An avarage Phone
3. Business Phone like the Lenovo Yoga style 5″or 6″ full qwerty (16/9 landscape mode!)
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Slide-out portrait QWERTY with touchscreen! ;D
enough a front camera and a good range battery unless 1850mAh
and possible a physical keyboard like N900
and good audio system like Iphone
nothing more, other is surplus
I have been using my N900 for 3 years now and I still love it to bits. Nokia really missed the opportunity of a lifetime in having maemo take over the world. It’s so multifunctional, easy to use and extremely reliable. If the phone had more processing power and a better battery life it would be fantastic. I can travel anywhere without having to take my PC because of its brilliant functionality. I have been craving for a phone that is an upgrade to the N900. If the Jolla could be a cross between the Samsung Galaxy Note (its physical size and a stylus) and an N900 (it operating system and a QWERTY), I think it could take over the world.
Well… a phone that is 7mm thin, 4.3-4.5 display anti-reflection, its back cover doesnt have to be slippery (people will chat, they need a grip)
1 core processor is enough (most of the time people chat, use social networks or using the internet), well, its your choice.
512mb-1gb
Camera 8mp is optional (some people will say that I am stupid but more mp produce more noise)
as a software it would be great to have a program that is integrated with the phone (downloads information from facebook and look simplier and nicer and fast; I mean viewing the messages, wrighting them, posting the fotos)
a program where you can add all of your e-mail acconts (simple and nice looking, fast)
Without GPS (or could be downloaded from the store)
No bloatware (let people to choose what they want to have on their phone)
It could have a 8gb
A memory stick
A possibility to change everything (things that are not going to damage the system)
How about a pair match like the E7 and N8.
For me the N8 is the most perfect phone I’ve ever seen or held. It is the perfect size. Please don’t make it bigger. I love my black N8. It is so sleek, refined. The status-indicating, “breathing,” back-lit, off-set button on the front is both clever and a conversation starter. EVERYONE says something about this. The exposed etched metal, shining against the colored metal (around the camera housing) is a beautiful detail also. The metal screen lock actuator is also very nice.
Full featured connectivity, again like N/E series devices: USB-on-the-go, microHDMI out, removable memory.
Make a few improvements:
1) place both the SIM and removable memory behind the battery, which should be removable, in configuration like the Nokia 808. My 808′s micro-sim got stuck in the N8 because I forgot! and now I cannot get it out.
2) make the HDMI door also like the 808. The worst feature of the 808 is its HDMI door.
3) reduce bezel size, and thus increase screen size without increasing body of phone.
4) place both connectors (USB & HDMI) on top with the headphone jack, just like the well-positioned 808.
5) get rid of the lip bezel around the glass screen which the N8 has.
6) use the volume rocker on the E7 (which I also had, but gave to my spouse).
For me, design quality must surpass iPhone & Nexus 4.
7) Somehow get the Nokia folks to let you do the 808′s 41 MP camera though (impossible I’m sure).
I don’t mind forking over a lot for a phone with tons of features. Using as a computer, with a screen and keyboard, which I can do with either the N8 or 808, or with some Android phones, is also an attractor.
As to keyboard, I do not like qwerty for phones, and prefer touch or a numeric slider. But if you make a keyboard (which many of my friends still use), make it the quality of the E7. Very sturdy and nice feeling keyboard.
The new Sailfish video looks amazing. Very innovative, suave, sophisticated. It looks like a lot of thought, design, and testing went into it. Understated yet so confident. It’s like sitting in a glass high rise looking down on the bay with the full moon overhead, dim lights inside, sipping cognac.
comment here http://jollatides.com/2013/05/23/share-your-ideas-your-dream-other-half/
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Sliding portrait QWERTY (like the Palm Pre)
Jolla have struck onto a winner with the “other Half”, some want a full keyboard (I wouldn’t say no) but here are a few of my thoughts on the subject.
If JOLLA can engineer an “Other Half” which has features built into it such as an Enhanced GPS module, is Heart Rate Monitor compatible straight out of the box (i.e. it can pick up your chest strap heart monitors signals), while also having other sensors built in such as Barometer, thermometer, altitude gauge & humidity etc then I would have one! That would be perfect for the outdoors enthusiast such as I who regularly spends 6 hours + riding around the mountains & would like this kind of info for future route plannings.
Also, for the extreme traveller, hows about a satellite phone other half! It may need to be slightly thicker but that could include an extendible aerial & battery pack as you will be away from a plug for some time I reckon. I sometimes spend days out surveying land far away from civilisation & could do with this.
In conjunction with the two above, a solar panel Other half would be brill. 1. My phone sits at the top of my backpack while I am riding my MTB bike in a clear backd pouch. 2. It sits in a phone holder in my car that is open to the sky via the windscreen & three my desk (when I am at it) is next to a south facing window so have sun all day.
The solar back panel doesn’t have to be able to charge the phone like a wall charger does (except maybe when under a full on Med style sun), it just needs to provide enough juice to keep the battery level stable. That means that during the day, light use & constant drip feed of juice could extend the phones battery maybe two days.
There are lots of possibilities, the above ideas are for an outdoors style active lifestyle. It could come in a ruggedised Other half that envelopes the rest of the phone as a case therfore covering both functionality & versatility in one package.
DUAL SIM:
Hows about a modular Mini SD card slot? I have worked in countries where a dual sim is near on essential, so hows about design the phones memory card slot to be modular.
Where dual sim is not essential: Jolla could sell the phone with 16/32GB specs with a memory card slot as it is planning to.
Where dual sim is desirable: Swap the memory card slot for a second sim module & up the memory to 32/64GB. Or, convert the Other half into a wired in connected Sim card wallet with either software or a hardware switch to flick between required sim card.
Come on Jolla, I am expecting lots from your “Other Half”, if it just turns out to be mood changing back panels, then its for kids & ladies with handbags as I will not carry round 3 or 4 other halfs let along 1 spare one as I am a man, a single pocket is all I need!
Jolla, please be my new Jet Ski, not a wind powered ark!!
Sail on!
What could be “smart” phone. Find one Communicator 9500. Slim it down, put insinde maximum available resolution touchscreen in, full keyboard and four way “mouse” . Inside everything what high-tech can provide. There you have it. Outside of the phone minimun *phone* properties and small 400×200? oled screen for status info for mail, sms, gps navigation “arrow” etc.
I have lot’s of friends that used to have all the Communicators, one by one like me, and all of them says the same, the modern “smart” phones, iCrap, TsamTsung etc. are shit. Please save us! We used to work with phone. Now I have S Note, and it is just and just usable… Heeeelppppppp uuuuss….