I get my N9 next week, I really hope I don't experience the same MfE problems. I have my Gmail set up on my E7 via MfE along with my Google calendar and it syncs beautifully - I'm keeping my fingers crossed that things will be the same on the N9.
BTW, welcome to the forum! There are some truly generous and smart people here who will help you 1000 times more than the Nokia forum. This is where the real Maemo and MeeGo geeks live!