Great write-up, although I think one of statements that is inflammatory and riles people up is saying it's "better" than the iPhone, even if you're just referring to for your own use. As you stated (and I heartily agree), the N900 really isn't a good choice for everyone. That makes it DIFFERENT than the iPhone, which is a lot more accessible (due largely to some of the restrictions put on the device).

Plus if someone asks (inevitably...) if it's better than this phone or that phone and you just say "it's totally different, its more like a computer", it's like a total **** you. Either people will know something about N900 and get interested, get offended, or just think you're and ahole.