I actually feel Nokia Germany has been fairly consistent. In October I was given a delivery date in October, when it was obvious that was not met, they quoted me November 25 and have stuck to that date no matter who I called or emailed. Because of that consistency, I've always expected Nov. 25th and was not shocked, surprised or pissed off when Nov. 16th passed with no news about the N900 at retailers. I know I'll have it before December. If you can't trust Germans, who can you trust! I even think it's the motto of Germany right?? "If you can't trust us concerning the N900, who can you trust?? Could be wrong though...