The Nokia N900: What Comes in the Box

Posted on April 26th, 2010. Written by Rico.

As of last week, the Nokia N900 is available through official channels for P29,990. I was able to secure a retail unit for review. Unboxing pics and a list of included accessories follow.

Nokia N900 Specs

The phone comes in packaging similar to the N97. Opening the box (made of recycled materials) first reveals the gadget itself embedded on a plastic rack. Underneath the rack are the following items:

• BL-5J 1320 mAh battery
• Nokia High Efficiency Charger AC-10U
• USB data cable
• Nokia Stereo Headset WH-205
• Nokia Video-Out Cable CA-75U
• Manual and warranty information
• Wipe cloth

Set Up

The is protected by an opaque black sticker. The attached silver tab is apparently there to help first-time users peel off the sticker, but it came off without doing anything. The black sticker comes off easily enough though, after you carefully pick at one of its corners. On the back, over the etched “Nokia Nseries” text, is a transparent sticker illustrating how to remove the battery cover. A pretty straightforward procedure, requiring only a lack of hesitation as you pull with your fingernail.

The microSD slot (which supports up to 48GB microSD cards according to the official release PR) is underneath the battery cover, right beside the camera lens. You don’t need to turn the device off to insert or remove memory cards, but it would’ve been better if the card slot was accessible from the outside. Ultimately however, with 32GB storage space built into the phone, I don’t think N900 users will be constantly swapping memory cards any time soon.

Cables and Cloth

Like most other gadgets, the N900 comes with its own charger. But it lacks the charger adapter bundled with the N97, which would’ve allowed older Nokia chargers to provide power through the N900′s microUSB port. Nokia users upgrading from relatively older models may have to invest in new accessories, like car chargers.

The WH-205 Stereo Headset plugs into the N900′s 3.5mm jack, and is a pretty basic in-ear earphone-microphone combo. Thankfully however, its ear paddings are factory-installed. Two extra set of paddings are also included, for users who want a tighter or looser fit. The N900′s jack also supports the bundled CA-75U video out cable. On the other end is a set of three plugs that transmit video and audio from a phone to displays supporting RCA connectors.

By far the most useful bundled accessory (for obsessive-compulsive users) is the wipe cloth. A few circular rubs removes accumulated fingerprints and oil from the N900′s 3.5″ screen.

What Nokia Should’ve Included

The N900 doesn’t come with a charger adapter and a CD containing the desktop software. Yet the adapter isn’t really a must-have, and with everyone online nowadays, downloading software to sync the phone with your PC is a simple matter. What Nokia should’ve included is a carrying case. As a high-end device, the N900 like the N97 represents brand loyalty and financial commitment; why not provide protection for such an investment right out of the box? And while you’re at it Nokia, why not bring your Comes With Music program to the Philippines?

Watch out for more on the Nokia N900!