From the Nokia germany website.....for N900 launch

"Bei Vorbestellung ist eine Anlieferung voraussichtlich ab dem 12. Oktober 2009 möglich. Dies ist abhängig von der gewählten Versandart und Produkt-Verfügbarkeit."

after google translation :-)

"In one pre-delivery is expected by 12 October 2009 possible. This depends on the selected shipping and product availability."

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by the time it will release the interest will be gone , just like the palm pre......

the least they could have done was to send out sample units for review to known websites so it helps customers decide and nokia to fix any unoticed bugs unless they have tons to hide !