Eh, apps... if those were the paneca of the computing puzzle then we'd not be conversing on the web

The N900 isn't the point, Maemo 5 is. And its one of those things where the device and platform are enabled by your imagination. Its very similar to the old PalmOS - just with better plumbing.

That being said, when you spend enough time with the device - both with a programmers and a non-programmers mindset (I'd refer you to my background but hey, assumptions are the truth of forum life) - then you start to see items which are indeed impressive. One's experiences with mobile device will be the driver after that...

...for me personally, I'm looking for just a little bit more. Hence my participation here and elsewhere. It doesn't give everything, but it does present imaginations' possibilities.