Im in the same boat really, I love my n900 but sometimes the lack of apps are quite annoying when comparing with android/iphone etc, although I do prefer the n900 to both.

I want the n9 definitely, but if the n9 isn't going to be released until like June next year, i'd rather try and get a 12 month contract on the n8 and then get the n9 when it comes out, if the n9 is going to be released in Jan, then i'd definitely hold out for it...

Does anyone have anymore info about the n9? I can't find anything at all apart from distant rumours.