There is nothing you need to be sorry for.

I have no problems anymore - but (from experience)
I am certain that what
others are describing is very real.
Sorry if I came accross too acusatory in my post.

I was simply trying to add some context to my past observations, which
obviously become more prominent when the system is being pushed
too much.

Now that I understand all the implications and can use my phone as 3G modem and while it is charging (rather than discharging as was the case under MobileHotspot) - I couldn't be happier with my n900. I hope that listing what I did may help other users as well.

Thank you for your contribution, communication skills and civility.

netC