I am in Chicago and signed up for an N900 launch party/demo on November 2. More details on the event to follow. It makes me think that will be the Chicago release date. N97 came to the flagship store before my pre-order would be released. Nokia screwed up my order soooooo badly, I canceled my order. Lucky for me. I think that the N900 will be the start of a really disruptive piece of technology.

Sorry for those of you who are waiting. I remember the feeling and it sucks. Nokia would do well to build it's brand by adding a little transparency on shipping dates. It would add to the buzz. Instead, all you have is hand-wringing and nervousness. Nokia should know better and treat it's early-adopters much better.