So, your system is still usable even though there is a point failure; you can repair a failed point device without affecting system usage.

因此，即使存在某个点的失败，系统仍然可以使用；您可以在不影响系统使用的情况下修复失败的点设备。

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The doctor says you should point the device so the flow of air is just in front of your face.

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As a point scoring device in the sound-bite driven immediacy of a TV studio debate, it's quite useful.

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With a feature called Nokia City Lens, users can point the device in any direction to receive real-time information for restaurants, bus stops, and other businesses.

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The limited camera (a rather basic 5 megapixel autofocus unit with an LED flash) and a paltry 4GB of onboard storage (mitigated by the 8S supporting a MicroSD for memory expansion) point to a device that has been built to carrier specifications and a specific price point.

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