Don't think I said that...

LANDSCAPE is faster for me to TYPE in 'cause I can use two digits instead of one. Landscape can be more convenient to VIEW/READ/BROWSE if I'm walking about, holding a pint or driving (only joking).

The screen seems more logical to me in LANDSCAPE - just like a PC monitor or TV you get a more panoramic view, but opinions will vary.

The point is, with the N900 you have the option on the phone application, MicroB browser (and now on Firefox as well, I believe) to use either mode, but text input can only be via LANDSCAPE.

I maintain text input is easier with two thumbs on a hard keyboard, but that's just my opinion.

The only ways you could input (type) in PORTRAIT would be via an on-screen keypad (which would take up too much space when browsing) via a portrait-sliding phone (where the keys tend to be too small if it's a qwerty) or via a device like an E72 or Blackberry with a hard-button qwerty.

These are the obvious points to consider when buying a phone and I have no regrets whatsoever!