The n800 has no keyboard at all.

Perhaps he is thinking of the onscreen keyboard...or perhaps the n810 which does have the physic keyboard.

Wonder how henrik541 did with that n800 of his....
hmm if yer readin this man..did you get that $20 n800?
and how did things turn out for you?
Get the sucker up and running yet?

Hello!
Unfortunately, I didn't buy it yet...
I'm not a quitter, though!

From what I talked to the owner, I believe he said the only problem with this n800 is the fact that it lacks an operative system. Besides that, it comes with a charger and data cable, but the only battery he has is not working (won't hold up the charge), so the only way it stays on is if it's connected to the eletricity.

That said, I also need to buy a new battery, since I can't flash the device while it's charging (is this right?)

Anyway, the only thing holding me back is that I'm affraid I'm spending about 20$-25$ in something that will not work afterall...

Hey man ...good to hear from you

Hmm.
ya you don't want to try flashing while charging.
You just want the battery full.(even a couple hours charge on it is better than nothing and will get the job done)
And unplugged from a charger.
My best guess is the guy tried to flash the firmware with a low batt. or next to no charge at all.
Ask exactly what shows on powerup ...I am curious. I doubt it is bricked....just ...blank.
If you get a fresh one or two batts. (I suggest a few backups) ...fairly cheap...and a charger or two...also suggested..fairly cheap ...esp an external charger! ...

Well with the info so far....if it were me..I'd just externally charge a fresher...newer batt 1st . then put it in and go through the process of flashing....I wouldn't even bother powering it on to see what was up with it. Flashing is the cure-all ..the panacea for the hurt in n8x0.
When I 1st started with these devices I swear in compare with now...I was as ignorant as a baboon...I would have been using the thing to open walnuts with..that is how unknowing I was
I swear I tried everything you shouldn't attempt with a n8x0 and the things just kept bouncing back.
20-25$ is a steal. Right now on ebay..the cheapest is in the 40$ price range ...(and that is the cheapest I could find)..without adding the shipping cost!...they've gone up. lately.

After buying the 20-25$ deal and extra batts and extra chargers...all the goodies...maybe even enough left over for a leather case too ...you've paid for "just" a n800 device on ebay. at 40+$ plus shipping
which may or may not come with extra batts.(not usually)..if you are lucky it comes with the same deal..used batt (of unknown charge) and a used charger and used cable.
But I do understand the trepidation of investing money in a device that you are
A- unfamiliar with and
B- needs a couple more things which increases your costs
C- Has issues ..or lack of them () with no operating system.

If it were me for the price I'd get it..but I think they are well nigh indestructible and flashing a breeze.

Hell I have 1 n800 for constant use...one for messing with alt os's and stuff...and one as a backup incase anything horrible(never happened yet in 7-8 years) to the first two. Same goes for my n810's.

But i do understand your hesitation in buying it.
Keep me posted what you eventually do...
If you get this one or another diff. one... I'll help however I can.

And do you know where I can find a cheap (like, really cheap) battery for it?

And thanks for the help, btw

Hey no probs man

I would heartily recommend a uni charger like one of these...just make sure the output is good for your devices...that way you can use it for other batt types as well. This one is just an example for an external...I'm sure there are better than this out there...but they are pretty cheap.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/QZO-New-Unive...item23379804d0

even better...

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Nokia-BP-5L-B...item20c0f25b65

This model of charger (below)..note it's model no. and physic characteristics..(there are knockoffs that almost look but may not output properly...make sure of your model no.'s) ...is the one I highly suggest. the price for this particular for sale item is high...but I'm sure you can find exactly the same cheaper...

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/NEW-OEM-NOKIA...item20e40b2f63

I got 5 of them for 20$ a year or two ago.

same with the cables...actually the cables are pretty universal..usb to usb mini..

Batts...hmm...original is better...
here is one...
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/BP-5L-Battery...item3a8c9dddc4

some companies refresh old batts ...they may not be back up to 100% but they usually get them back to between 75 and usually 95 % (not bad for an old batt.)

and ..I know that he is around somewhere...I can't find it now but I bought 5 n800 bpl5 knockoffs from germany...they weren't old originals ...so hence I call them knockoffs...if you can find THAT guy...those batts worked very well ...think I paid 20$ for all 5

If I find that fellow I'll let you know...those alt batts of his were the best non-oem I've used.

Hmm...keep it simple for your sd cards too. 8 or 16gb for internal at a class 4 should have no issues...you can put a 32gb class 4 in but...I myself like things a little cleaner in regards to having os's and progs specifically on internal and audio,books,film etc on an external or multiple external sd cards for easy swap in/out. so I've settled into a habit of 16gb internal and 3 32gb sd cards for external use. I've had good luck with 64gb sd cards and have been puttering away for a while now with making 128gb cards work properly on the n800...

Can't think of anything else at the mo. If I do I'll post .

Hmm ..actually what country are you in ?...

I'm almost sure the seller said it comes with cable and charger, so I'm not planning to buy one, at least for now.

Do you know where I can find these refreshed batteries?

I'm from Portugal. Beautiful country, but it kind of makes my love for gadgets a bit more difficult everydat...

Lucky you
Bingo! Found him!!!
Better than alt. batteries...better than refurbs...originals at a grand price...
If I remember right this is also the guy I bought alt batts. from ...and he ships worldwide.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Original-Akku...torefresh=true

Did you buy exactly those ones, from that link and that buyer?
Were the batteries in good condition and working well?
Are they really originals?
How was the purchase?