The issues with N900 are isolated. Most of the people who have issues are hardware problems. I don't have any of those issues and many here don't either. Definitely go for the n900 if you feel adventurous but know the flaws of the device and make sure you accept them before buying them. You don't want to be posting up complaints about flaws that are already openly discussed here...

n97 definitely have its appeal and you will find A LOT more apps for symbian than meemo at the moment but as I said, know its flaws and be able to accept it.

Which ever you choose, just be happy with it.

What did it for me? I was waiting for this device for way too long and I am sooo ready to leave symbian. I have use so many versions of symbian I can't stand it anymore.