If you don't need a built in cell phone then the N810 is a great product. This thing has opened up a whole new world for me and the community here is awesome. Years ago I was exploring Linux and subscribed to some forum and the members there were a bunch of jerks who had no compassion or patience for newcomers so I avoided Linux (and Linux users) like the plague. I was a bit hesitant here but have found the community here very friendly and helpful. What a contrast! I don't think the N810 will be obsolete anytime soon and the community is developing Mer. From what (little) I actually understand about it, it looks very promising. The dedicated programmers are amazing. Anyway, I agree with the other posts in that the N810 is well worth owning and will be for some time to come. Lantz