Hi there!

Recently my microUSB port just came out when I unplugged the USB cable from my device... prior to that I had charging issues and data transfer issues as well - I had to pull the cable slightly downwards so there was actually a connection to allow charging and data transfer. Since that I knew there is something wrong with my microUSB port.

Ok, so now, holding my broken N900 in my right hand and the loose microUSB port in the left hand the only thing I could think of was to hand my broken phone and the loose microUSB port to my local Nokia Care Centre.

3 days after handing it over there I was informed that I can come and get my device back. "Hooray, me mighty device is usable again!" - well, the reality was a bit different.... Unfortunately all I received was my still not repaired N900 (even without the loose microUSB port which I also gave them) along with the note:

"BROKEN CONTACT PADS - REPAIR UNPROFITABLE "

so now I am left alone with my broken, unusable N900 (even without the loose microUSB port, which Nokia Care have stolen) ... it wont even boot up as the battery is dead as well.

The question is:
Is it really true that it is not worth even trying to repair my device?
Should I simply buy a new 'phone'? If yes, which one would be a decent, fresher replacement of my N900?

Thanks in advance!
Ralph