Some people will pay a little more for a device that really works for them.

Not at all. N800 now selling for under $330 at Amazon. Where's the competition that's doing that? So far the N800, warts and all, is the best bang for the buck.

The joke is when people act as if the N800 is the only device out there with flaws, and that alternatives are absolutely perfect.

N800 works great for me (and others). It's unfortunate you are not pleased, but (and not to be trite) it's rare that a solution will please 100% of the purchasers.

I think for the first time you have said something that I completely disagree with ...

I don't think it matters if the device is $1. If Nokia intend to compete in a marketplace that includes the iphone, among others, it needs to deal with the persistent complaints and criticisms from reviewers and the vocal owners that are having a hard time.

I think the n800 is superb, but then I have 15 years linux experience, including 5 years owning a Zaurus or two, which suffered the same kind of issues that the n800 does. As a result, I don't experience the same frustrations that others do, and am a bit more accepting of any limitations.

I agree that other, more expensive, devices are also flawed, and it remains to be seen how many problems there are with iphones, but the fact remains that perception is everything. Nokia needs to get its user community behind it.

I think that the lack of communication regarding upcoming features and timelines is probably the core issue they need to address ...

I think my point was completely missed.

It was all about bang for the buck. Disagree? Ok. No biggie. I've never said anything to contradict what you just posted... in fact I have always agreed with it. Sooo... I'm not getting the disconnect here.

No I don't disagree at all. You are right, it has by far the best bang for the buck available. I'm simply saying that that is not enough, I think.

I can understand why some would feel that way.

The frustration for me is the hardware is superb but the software sux (imho).

It is the reverse with Windows Mobile. I can do everything I want with existing software, but the hardware isn't "just right" for me (though some upcoming WM6 devices might be there).

I am trying to be patient because it took MS (and developers) about 10 years since Windows CE 1.0, but there is so much promise for the N800 that it becomes extra frustrating.

Hey Texrat:
http://thoughtfix.com/web.resume.pdf

Bring that to high places too? hehe

You interested in relocating?

Hehe. Sure, for the right offer. I wish I could code. It seems that's what's needed most.