I have N9, N900 and HTC Desire Z. Last one is used mainly for following Android field for what is going on there. I also work with all types of phones in my line of work. My general view is that all of them are flawed.

Swiping is not about fun, it is about usefulness and usability in everyday use.

I do agree with most of your points. I absolutely disagree with your general tone that life would be better with other brands. One can type long rant on any phone's shortcomings, it is just what you want to bring into attention. Instead I want to give credit for a phone that brings something really different yet still working on the table.