I'm currently in Northwest Arkansas. Skype calls work just about as well as SIP calls over 3G, which is to say the same quality as regular calls over GSM. I've used my old Gizmo account with SIP, as well as Callcentric and Skype. No issues.
With respect to maps and email, you have a point. The N900 is not up to speed there.
It's a good geek phone, but not something I'd recommend to my parents.
With respect to maps and email, you have a point. The N900 is not up to speed there.
It's a good geek phone, but not something I'd recommend to my parents.