1) Do you enjoy messing with Linux using a terminal? If yes: continue. If no: Look for another phone. 2) Are you very careful with your phones? If yes: continue. If no: Look for another phone. 3) Are you able to read documentation and use Google? If yes: continue. If no: Look for another phone. 4) Do you really want the N900? If yes: buy it. If no: Look for another phone.