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Tired of using a N900 that:
  • Is so poor at multitasking that I can't answer the phone when it rings
  • Relies on 3rd-party apps for key features like MMS, iSync, bluetooth, and distinctive ring tones
  • Often fails to charge when the OEM charger cord is plugged in
  • Won't charge off many USB power adapters without a hacked cable
  • Discharges in under 6 hours during the day
  • Doesn't have decent non-weenie apps save for Angry Birds
  • Maps still suck and can't dial numbers
  • Browser crashes and can't dial numbers

Samsung Galaxy S 4G coming tomorrow. Advantages? Too many to list. Yes, it has ssh and rsync. Major disadvantages?
  • Can't record the audio output, just the microphone
  • Annoyingly tied to Google for sync (no iSync)
  • No hardware keyboard

I gave it a year and then some. PM if you want to buy a N900 that overclocks to 1000 MHz. If I want an "Internet tablet" I'll buy a second-generation iPad on Wednesday.
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Only Nokia since 1995 -- But I've lost the faith in the last year.

Alas, why I'll likely never recommend the N900 to my friends

Non-nerd apps; USB charging - generic and reliable; Distinctive ring tones; GPS failure to lock; Competitive "maps" application; Supported MMS, iSync, Bluetooth

(The feeble FM transmitter bugs me too)
 

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