First let me say much props to RevdKathy for this thread. After the mayhem that ensued in another thread earlier, I think this thread will help bring some "calm to the troubled waters".

Here are my expectations:

1) Being able to stay connected: By this I mean whether it is through email, social networking sites, sms, voice, voip, etc. From what I have seen I think this device does that based on the services integrated, message consolidation, and the functionality within the contacts.

2) Organization/Productivity: Meaning a decent calender, note-taking app,and document editing/viewing.

3) Solid Build Quality: Nokia usually delivers in this area, and I think they have with the N900. Yes, it has a resistive screen, but it appears to be of great quality not some half-hearted attempt. The keyboard will take some getting used to (but so will any new device), but imo both are far more than usuable.

4) Browsing Experience: As it has been noted, the browser offers a far better experience than any other on the market, and there are still updates and new browsers in the pipeline. Also, since I am not into downloading 'x' amount of apps to do 'y' task(s) imo having an extremely capable browser eliminates some of that need.

5) Multimedia: Playing back music and video in various formats. As for the N900, looks like it does this okay to me.

6) Storage: Do I want to take my entire music/video collection and all my other files with me? No. But, the N900 does offer more than enough to keep me from having to tote my laptop/portable HDs/flash drives everywhere.

7) Camera: Nokia always impresses in this department, so 'nuff said. I am not looking to replace my digital camera, I just want to be able to take decent photos/video during those impulse "Kodak" moments.

Finally, I think the N900 does everything I want it to, plus more. The fact that it is open source/Linux and all the things that come with that are a bonus FOR ME. Does it do EVERYTHING PERFECTLY? No. I understand, where this platform is in its development stage, and I am perfectly fine with that. I can deal with the current concerns that have been brought up. At the same time, I do demand a certain level of quality for anything I pay for, especially if it carries the "flagship" title. Yet and still, my confidence in this device, OS platform, Nokia, and this community has not wavered. I reiterate that I have yet to receive my N900 (c'mon Dell/Nokia help me out here) but based on what I have seen, it appears to be the device to suit MY NEEDS, based upon how I OPERATE.

Thanks.