This is what I always say to people: Buy the N900 only if you want a device that lets you do anything you want. To do that though you must learn how to do stuff with it.

So if you are ready to research and experiment buy the N900. If you want safety buy an iphone. And if you want something in the middle buy an Android.

The N900 just isn't for everyone. I think no one here would suggest any of our parents to use N900. It just wasn't made to only install apps and games on it..it was made to play and brick it as much as you possibly can. And of course it is experimental..if Meego comes out and is perfect and everything..but as open as this phone, I will still consider that experimental. Because you can experiment with it and do as you please. Heck I could even delete the OS if I want..

The iphone or an Android are better suited for safety.

Once again..the N900 isn't for everyone. Clearly it wasn't for you.