My Amazon saga appears to be over. I've posted my status twice previously (two pages earlier, and around post #840, back in early Dec), but NOW Amazon's shipped.

Ordered 2 Dec.
On 3 Dec, my expected delivery date was the 9th.
On the 8th, they slipped it to the 15th.
On the 12th, they slipped it to the 17th.
On the 16th, they slipped it to the 23rd.

*** Hopefully Final UPDATE ***

@6pm on Fri, 18th, Amazon shipped it.
Delivery expected on 22 Dec.

I guess Sat doesn't count towards shipping? Sounds funny to say shipped on the 18th, and will arrive on 22nd with 2-day shipping!

Hope this tale helps folks know what to expect from Amazon/Nokia. If the price is right and the potential wait / status changes are acceptable, do it. If you NEED reliable delivery and paying a little more is acceptable, go elsewhere.