Yeah I have to agree. I'm no N900 fanboy really... I don't even have one... though I do believe it is probably the best device for me just because of who (what) I am (a nerd, geek, social leper, take your pick) - but even a minute bit of research into this forum from users who really have the N900 will combat many of his points.

Battery? He says the iPhone barely lasts a day? We have some users who barely last an hour, sure, then we have users who last 4-6 days on the N900 battery. Once we figure out the cause, then we've been proved to that it is feasible to get 4-6 days out of this device. And "At least" it's removable?? How about, holy mother of thank GOD it's a removable battery. It's called options, I can *choose* to take with me 30 batteries, bury myself into a mountain and be a hermit for a month with N900 if I so got the desire.

Who cares about Flash?...... That doesn't even need to be addressed.

Who wants a keyboard? I can not live without one. On my G1, yes, when I want to type one handed I will use the portrait on screen keyboard and the predictive text is nice. When I want to do server/ssh management or type a long email or text message - I will flip out the hardware. It's easier, faster, and more accurate than smashing glass.

Background apps?? I'm sorry... I happen to like the fact my G1 can keep me connected to all my IM's, check my email, download/install new apps, browse the web and check for facebook updates, and listen to music.. never slowing me down. I don't have to think about going to this app, switch and go to this app, switch and go... they all just check every x minutes. The N900 multi-tasking is even better than my G1.. I'm limited to 6 runnings apps + services. N900 is limited to .. however many you can run till you shut down.

Don't get me wrong. I do hate the iPhone - but I also realize that for many people it's what they need and want - and something like the N900 is not what they are after. But that review is so heavily biased it's nearly impossible to read through it without trying to take a 2x4 to the dude's skull.