Thats crap - but i think they must have been telling the truth about batched? - maybe they are waiting for a new batch early next week to send out?

My status still says ready for despatch.... has done since wednesday

The N900 has no problems - apart from the obvious battery suckage! - back on charge - but has survived from 12:30 today until now being used almost solidly - and still had about 20% left on it.

So about 6.5 hours at full wack - multiple apps, videos, music and lots of forum posting + 1 45 minute phone call