only buy the n900 if you are OK with the fact that there is no OFFICIAL support for this device going forward. i.e. you are OK with the phone as it IS or dont need official support as you have the tech smarts to deal with any issues YOURSELF.

Yes there IS community support but that support can vanish overnight or dry up as lets say, developers move to new Meego platform as it is released. So it is NOT dependable - but this should NOT be an issue if you are happy with the n900 AS IT IS NOW.

if you want something that just works or is recognised and support by commercial software houses, do NOT get the n900. Get a proper brand that is widely recognised and supported like android or iphone.