Kids are offended by the implication

I've installed a pile of apps, but I've gotta admit so far I mostly just use the pre-installed applications, they are pretty good. The downloaded apps I've used most frequently are:

Vim -- Maemo comes with a minimal vi editor built-in, but I just can't live without my infinite undo, colored text, syntax highlighting, etc.

Raemote -- remote control widget for Apple computers; easy way to control playback from iTunes.

WifiEye -- a nice quick view of the strength of local wireless access points (useful for hinting where they may have contention with one another as well).

Other apps that I rarely use, but are very cool:

Mappero -- amazingly powerful (and yet fully open) GPS-powered mapping program; works with several different map repositories (including Google maps)

Firefox Mobile -- more full-featured than Maemo's Microb browser, though Microb does everything I need so far...

Battle for Wesnoth -- While the iPod version of this game has been under construction for some time, and they are only starting to talk about adapting it for Android devices, someone simply compiled the raw desktop version of the game for the n900. And it works beautifully!

Kanatest -- as an Anime addict, I've been trying to learn Japanese for years. Kanatest only drills you on hiragana and katakana (no kanji), but (sadly) I still need that level of help...

The phone should be here around 2 days hopefully as play shipped it to me today.

Can't wait to get it, once I do get it I will just add the basic things I need like MMS, get vnc on it and some wireless and internet apps such as firefox and wifieye like you said.

I would get some kid of satnav which would help me out when out in my mates car incase he gets lost.

Thanks for the help guys Can't wait for a good phone and also a great community D:

I've gotta say, lots of people here complain about the lack of navigation options on the n900, but Mappero has served all my needs so far. In particular, it includes the ability to cache map tiles; simply download the tiles for the area you will be travelling before you leave, and you'll be able to continue using the map even if you leave your cell service area. (A very important feature here in Ohio, as there are still large areas of no service away from the major cities. )

Thank you mate, phone hasn't came today ;( should have it on Monday once I come back from school

ahhha! you are going to feel like heaven with N900! are not you?

Phone came today so updating the phone now and going to install some apps

Cool, tell us how it goes!

(Also, don't ignore the apps that come with the device; the thing has a huge number of them, and most are pretty good!)

Love the phone installed a battery app, haven't a clue what else to install

Guys I need help, first time using the phone, today seems like that the battery doesn't seem to last more than 6 hours.

So I need somehelp maybe a app that could save some battery or an app killer.

Thanks, VisTa.