1. yes. you can install this app where you get unlimited call log 2. yes sending text and IM are as easy as chatting on the computer since it's threaded ... making call is very easy also! 3. Yup you can have panoramic wallpapers or different in each one 4. Not everything can be widget but there are a lot of widgets in app manager that you can download 5. if you're looking for basic phone function THIS IS THE PHONE!!! n900 most basic function is the phone feature so this might be the perfect phone for you ... on the slide of the phone .. there's a power button .. just press it and it pops up a menu and just tap on "phone" and you can make calls. very simple!