This is for the newcomer or those hearing about other phones. I write this in support for the developers of the N900 and Maemo, and in support of all those who own an N900. 1) Why N900 ? Other phones are more cool (or so they say) Well, other phones might be cool, but N900 is among the very best - hardware wise, and also software wise. Cool factor is varying according to those you hang out with, I guess. N900 is for über-tweekers and freedom fighters alike - 99% is open source and you may even get directly in touch with the guys making the stuff - how cool is that ? I claim that it gives all users of N900 an edge