Good topic, interesting reading. Try to keep it friendly

I have to agree with some of the comments about it being a little hardware focused. Something that is already a strong point (video playback/GPS flaws excluded). My gripes have been software.

Still, if they add a sim slot, it should grab more market and so hopefully more software development. I think better PIM integration will become an inevitable follow on.

What does concern me if anyone can shed light on it.

When the good Doctor talkes about "Data Only" initially. Would that be simply a software restriction that could be addressed rather quickly or could this be a Hardware thing. Meaning having to wait for another device to be released.

I'd much rather just have the 1 sim and contract and use a BT headset to get round the Ear Wax on your display problem.

Also, on a different note. Those that use "Laptop" Data Only type contracts. Do you get a greater range of services available. i.e. The networks support/don't block various ports etc.

I've got a real problem with not being able to get WayFinder traffic updates over T-Mobile (UK). Switched sims with the wife recently when she got an iPhone (does not support 3 network) and I found that 3 would let me get traffic updates for about a week or so. And then suddenly they started blocking it...

If you get real "unrestricted" access with Data Only, I might look at switching to VoIP come contract renewal time. And a new N900 would be just the ticket in that case.

Zuber