not sure why/how berating or belittling iphones would make the n900 better. as various people have said on different threads, there are bound to be issues with each gadget, some more some less. different gadgets sell different quantities, the one that sells less doesnt really mean poor product or vice versa. personally i dont understand why anyone would pay GBP75 or something a month for 24 months on a gadget that only allows you to install apps that mr. jobs or his employees apprvove. my 2 pennies...i like my n900 for what it is and what it isnt!