For youtube,... I see hope in HTML5. For sites like hulu I fear that they want some (fake) DRM, which is not planned for HTML5 at the moment afaik.

Actually, at that point, Adobe claimed that even an ARM11 processor is enough and demoed it (even prior to the N900) on a HTC Hero. Well, where's that Flash 10 (or even 9) on the Hero now ? I guess that's Nokia's fault, too

Sticking to the subject I am with you.

I bought N900 for one common reason, To be able to continue flash development for mobile devices. I've decided to get N900 because It was like perfect geeky device with open source OS, great hardware and I even love the "male" design of it. By accident I founded myself loving N900 for many other reasons but not the main one.

Lack of Flash 10.1 is a big issue for me. Since flash guys already putting live to their applications I'm outdated on the market. And again, who will be first is the winner that how this world operating. For sure not me, because 6 months is actually huge delay.

I can blame on myself for this decision. I don't really have another $500 to spend at the moment and I'm very fresh Nokia user. (3 months before I bought N900 I've got N97 and passed it to my girlfriend.) But after all, for sure I will keep my N900 and for sure it will be the last Nokia device. Every one deserve for a bit credit of trust. Nokia had a chance from me ...failed.

I'm not saying any other company is better here. I had chance to prepare little flash banner campaign for Palm and play around with those devices Pre and Pixi.
Also seen the way how they will present this device to the world. If you looking for development platform even if will get flash 10.1 this is definitely not for you. To compare to what they promising and showing in adds to the reality Palm is even worst than Nokia.

But this is my only personal opinion of course.

Because I will keep my N900.. who knows, maybe Flash 10.1 will happen some day, but that will not change my opinion about company itself.

its a good lesson on Nokia's modus operandi

market spin, then stay silent and move onto next device.

this is last time they get my money too.

If at all it is good lesson on << Adobe's >> modus operandi.

BTW Read the article. HW acceleration is not universal, it is limited for very specific purposes. For example it can help video and sound playback a lot, but it will do little for, say, flash games (there are AS engine improvements which WILL help, but that has nothing to do with the 'GPU assist' point).

You have confidence that Nokia would have pushed it through for the n900?

Tell yourself whatever it takes to make you feel better

nokia gassers! nuff said!

So you think they actively pursued a path that disqualifies ALL Nokia devices (yes, ALL, as the N8 is below minimum, too) ?

My opinion and it can only be that, is that they wouldn't have actively tried to do very much (investment incentive or pressure on Adobe) to get Flash on the n900 even if it supported its minimum requirements.

I get the impression that you feel the opposite.