Im sure it will go back up when it released. Dell probably has an *** load of pre-orders without a ETA from Nokia. This could be the cause for the pull from the website. I would find this frustrating as a retailer also.
The fact is, this phone will be easily obtained a few weeks after release. There will be plenty of deals on the N900 during the holiday season. Remember, the economy still sucks.
Their sails rep said they had no stock of N900s and had no idea when they would be getting them in. However when they do they will be priced at $599.99.
My Employee Purchase Program discount is not applicable
Toward the end of the call the sails rep tried rather hard to get me to buy a Windows Smart-Phone instead. lol.
Called Dell they told me still 12/10/2009, but they also did say was they will check with the carrier that manufacturer has sent it through and update the website then
My order status still says 10 December, but I got through to a l2 support guy who apparently knew what to look up. They are scheduled to be shipped (to us, not to them from Nokia) on 19 November.