On the topic of Intel's MIDs, I can't help but think they are aiming a bit too high in the specs front. Their target for minimum memory and processor speed is very, very high which will not have a good impact on price point. Isn't a benefit of the Internet that the hardware accessing it can be really simple?

Many props to Intel for trying, (and I hope they have success for the sake of Ubuntu Mobile) but I for one think they are aiming a bit too low, creating systems more like small laptops (with conveniently mass produced processors) as opposed to handheld / pocketable computers.

As for the N800, the fact that Nokia released an N810 and seems to be pushing out a successor along that same product line is the reason why I for one feel safe getting an N800. It has very similar (nearly identical) internals, and it seems they will be keeping that up along the N8** series for now. I, for one, doubt Nokia would release completely different hardware within such a short space from the release of a new N8something tablet.
The N800 series seems to be doing the trick, so hopefully the next one up will be quite a revelation (ginormous multitouch screen with seamless attachment, fully working 3D hardware and Clutter-powered interface, please!), instead of a mere evolution.