Folks, what a day. I only now was able to catch on the whole thread!

Meanwhile my desktop running XP got me again in trouble (totally new for me: the ethernet controller driver was missing and I could not reinstall it!).

Sorry for the rant! Let's get back to the topic.

I think it would make sense for Nokia to consider developing an eco-system around linux-based devices. The system could include a smartphone-type device, a regular tablet sized device and a third product with a larger screen. This would make us all happy.

In my case (not a developer and not even thinking of trying to access command line): provided the software is really polished and the voice protocols are well tested (Nokia has enough experience on that side) I would probably get the maemo smartphone once my E51 dies (I am pretty happy with it though). It will be bulkier but the screen (and applications) will be more compelling.

I would also use a larger maemo device (5-6' screen) to replace my laptop in most travel, browse the web at home, answer email, watch moves (in any format please), and review photo books (in synch with my PC files, but at a lower resolution). Contact information and email would be accessible on all devices and on the Internet. (This way I will finally be able to abandon Lotus Organizer).

I would probably keep the N810 for any other use, including my nightly readings of this forum.

In all this the key is software: I would use the devices in a real world made of MS Office applications and so on. I need to be able to work on .doc, .ppt and xls. files. With software that is able to handle them and will be easy to install. And, oh Lord, please give us a seamingless synch system for contacts details.