That is the truest and scariest aspect of Oprah. It plagues Hollywood in general- America worships those fine upstanding people way too much. Now not are they only mere actors/actresses (most pretty poor at that) but we've somehow allowed them to become political and social experts that the sheep flock to for nourishment and direction.

And yet, I agree- get an N900 on her show and you're nearly golden. KFCs were packed when she had an online link to a coupon for a free sample of their new grilled chicken. Their restaurants were flooded with people, and KFC halted their promotion due to lack of product, then went and stuck it to the consumer with some other lame offer you had to submit via writing to get- all because of so much popularity due to being on Oprah's show. Granted, the people jamming the KFC joints likely consider it "fine dining". I drove by and laughed.

Yes, give something free with the device. Put some special code inside that when it first boots and reveals the code, they enter it on a web site and Blam-o! Free something that everyone wants. Nokia could partner with a restaurant chain, or an online movie mogul, or an airline. It's too late in the season for an amusement/theme park joint promotion.

And Nokia could even create a Limited Edition version of the N900 with exclusive apps or perhaps some ebooks of Oprah included within, a special Oprah-ized set of headphones or carrying case. Oh yeah- some blingy case would do the trick so all the ladies can show their friends how unique and special they are by having it.

Think Willy Wonka...the golden ticket...run with it.

As for the original topic question, I say yes it will. It may not burst out of the canon as fast and far as we'd like it to, but it will explode and shower the masses more and more over time until they can't avoid seeing the flash and glow and say "ooooooh, awwwwww" and if nothing else, it may just make them a Nokia customer even if not an N900 owner.