Last year the n900 (2009) was on it's way to be a big commercial success.

Then Nokia botched it.

The n900 commercially is now pretty much dead - which is unfortunate.

However, as a Linux pocket computer (with basic phone/sms functionality) it is the closest thing released so far.

I imagine it will go the same way a s the Zaurus line. Not a commercial success but even after manufacturing and "official" support ceases, it still continues to be popular.

As long as the n900 is useful to me then I will be still be using it. Even if I have to carry two devices again (e.g. I buy another phone).