"Nothing works really well." That's becoming a key thing for me as I consider the choice between an n800 and a Touch. I may very well buy an n800 (or an EeePC) for travel, for "sit-down and work without a bulky laptop to carry" situations, but that's not the decision before me right now.

When I carry something in my pocket day-in, day-out, I want it to be small and reliable. I want it to work every time without hours of work on my part at home. I'm thinking at this point that I'm going to have to settle for the limitations of the iPod Touch to get that kind of reliability. With the SDK coming out soon, I'm guessing that some basic expansion of functionality will happen pretty quickly. That said, I can do what I really need to do with a Touch right now, so all the rest of that is gravy.

Thanks to all who have responded to my specific questions. I know that the basic question (n800 vs. iPod/Phone) is an old one around here. Thanks for the distinct lack of flames.

Eric