nice to know that you know all the processes standard new product must go through. the closer the release date gets, better estimates there are. note: i said estimates. I just gave you one. What if nokia announces that everybody willing will have n900 27.11.2009 and word explodes 25.11.2009. see my point? the date is nothing more than an estimate until devices are handed to buyers. everything can happen but the probability decreases more the device proceeds the shops. what info do you want? it has been announced that the product has been shipped and it takes a while (2 weeks) to get to the preorderers and shops. what else do you want to know? that is an official press release. what do you really want? it came 10 days after the device should have been shipped. get real.