I can't imagine not using the N800 as a book reader and music player and mapper and game player -- I'm a devotee of Nako and solitaire. I want my N800 to do more, not less. Most of the significant browsing speed issues I encounter have to do with the Internet connection -- the local Times Warner Cable connection in the LA area is crappy (whereas the San Diego version of the same is excellent).

I use it often enough for media listening (and watching) that I often don't notice the Internet is down for ages after it goes out.