Okay imo, I do not agree totally with the OP, but he/she does make some valid points (although in an obtrusive manner). I think we all have to be a little more realistic in what to expect from the device. Much of what the OP is complaining about is software related and could be fixed via firmware updates. However,this is a new iteration of the OS, and it appears Nokia was not expecting this type of response to the device, which has led to this device's mishandled launch. Therefore, I would expect a few things to be a little off. Most of what the OP listed may have to do with that particular device, as I have not seen many reports of these "bugs" from others of whom have received the device or have a pre-prod unit with final release firmware. I would say report these issues through the proper channels and as I have witnessed from the dedication of this community and commitment from Nokia, I am sure they will be addressed.

In regards to the Iphone & Android comparisons, they are going to happen. It is unfortunate, but they are going to happen. Are they directly comparable? Imo, No. Also, I think this is the first time Nokia is committing the same amount of resources Apple and Google put into the Iphone and Android respectively. I look at it like this: Nokia has a vast catalog of devices that it manages and builds up each year, with 3 OSes (S40, S60, Maemo) that it supports. Maemo to me is now beginning to be prepped for the "mainsteream", where as before it was limited to a "niche" product. This is in comparison to Apple who has one smartphone and one mobile OS (in terms of mobile devices), and Google has one mobile OS. All three platforms have things that they lack (none are perfect no matter how much we want them to be) and things that each does very well. Imo I think Maemo is catching up to be right where it should be as far as its capabilities are concerned, and will speed up once its fully released on the public.

Now as far as this goes:
HELL to the Naw, I can't get with that. My confidence still lies with this platform, this community, Nokia, and this device (whenever it gets here).