I came to this thread pretty late with a lot of commnets about a design I never knew - though I have been waiting expectantly for the N900. Many a time I considered selling off my N810.

Seeing this more-of-a-smartphone device (rendering) I havemixed feelings - firstly as a computer a 4"+ screen is needed - but again I would like to have my phone in one device as well - and for that a 3.5" screen is decent (holding the N810 to the ear seems a bit clunky - I know I can use a BT headset, but thats not a solution).

If this device (and its specs) is true, then I might buy this - as I was very tempted by the N97 - and having a Maemo phone - with all my Maemo software compatible is a better option - and I would like to have an all-in-one device.

Since the days of the Zaurus - I used to be against all-in-one devices, but have gradually become accepting of having one device to fit my needs - as carrying them all is a pain. I love having my instant-access camera on my N95 now - as a sign of my changing needs and tastes.

The lack of D-pad (if true) though is a bad thing - as well as a 3 row keyboard. Plus I want hardware buttons - at least minimal but NOT an iPhone like buttonless device.

My next though that came to mind was that I would in that case keep my N810 - and use that as a connected device thru the N900 (over BT) - at least for computer like functions - as the 4" screen is a must for that.
And maybe MER will fill in the gaps on my N810 -as well as making it a complimentary device to the N900 phone (if it is that) - both software wise and hardware wise.

Again the smaller screen size might not be a deal-breaker - depends on how the Fremantle UI really makes best use of the screen real-estate.