Well I'm not a developper, and I have always been grateful for the assistance I have received here for my N900. I suspect that I am a little bit more geeky and tech aware than the average smart phone user (but not developpers). What appears to have happened here (TMO) since last year is that enthusiasm has been replaced by cynicism (myself included).

I know this attitude doesn't help but the concensus seems to be that if you can't beat them, join them. That is, be open minded, consider other options.

For example, I would not suggest an N900 to most of my less clued up friends, for them the bright and beautiful is more important than remoting a PC via VNC. I find smb mapped networked shares useful whereas they think itunes is a miracle.

Horses for causes, the right tool for the job etc, but a hacker friendly "it's not a phone it's a computer" doesn't appeal to the masses. It's been mentioned, perhaps different marketting, more fart apps etc could have changed that.

It's frustrating but I'm guessing that all the apps I could ever need exist on Android, as does the browser capability. The N9 has issues, and yes it's too soon to say if they'll get fixed. Can I live without some of these? Probably, but life is too short.

I don't have a view on windows phone on nokia, I haven't seen one yet. I'll have to let others review it first and then make a decision, likewise the new Nexus Prime or iphone 5 if (when) it ever comes out.

For those using and reporting back about the N9 - thank you.