I have a similar question ... I have seen comment elsewhere that it is not possible to use Maps on the N900 offline: is this true?

On my current Nokia I have maps for all of Europe loaded onto the phone, which means I can use it and do searches regardless of whether I have an internet connection.

This is a major advantage for me, compared to other mapping applications such as Google maps. It is one of the reasons I have stuck with Nokia. I don't want to move to an N900 if this facility isn't available.

Can someone clarify for me?

Thanks