mind share you got your AP set for how much?

Ovi suite currently on beta testing
Nokia Ovi Suite 2.2.0.235 Beta

Easy, because you're use to soft touch of Capacitive. Once you have get used to the lightness, it takes some time to get use to others. As I have said, Capacitive is TOO sensitive, it's nice BUT it can get annoying when you can accidentally hit keys or launch apps. It's all a matter of getting use to.

Try using Sketch app in N900, you will see that actually, the sensitivity is OK and there is PRESSURE SENSITIVITY, so when choosing FINE line, you can sketch it hard or soft and the result is great. You CAN'T do that with Capacitive because no matter how HARD or how SOFT you touch, it's simply JUST A TOUCH.

Of course, preference is personal. Some people don't bother about accuracy, pressure sensitivity, ability to use fingernails or stylus. They just want it simple and straighforward, sensitive and multi-touch.
N900 lagging? I don't know what you install or how you use. To BE FAIR, try not to install anything and tell me if it lags.
Just like Windows, people say their Windows lag or slow, try install FRESH Windows and tell me if it lags. It's always down to the USERS and how they use it, what they install.
There're YouTube videos people using N900 running over 20 apps at once, even running GAME and Emulators. All running in background.
Lag? Maybe it's time to review yourself.
BUT Yes, the device is not perfect and need patience and some skills/technical knowledge. It's like a PC.

As for iPhone, yes, it's has the best animation, smoothness and responsiveness. No arguing about that. It's is what it's main advantages are, and there is NO DESKTOP, NO HOMESCREEN, so processing power and memory or resources are not used, thus why less lag. It's kept simple and straightforward. Everything is very basic and simple/straightforward. Just need to understand WHY and HOW.

You remind me of this video review. WATCH IT and understand what you need before buying a phone. Don't buy a phone because other say it's the best or it's powerful. What you are looking for is NOT powerful, but simple, easy to use, straightforward, nice graphic and nice animation. There's no phone that is for everyone. Just need to know what you need or want.

hm.... wonder is it me the only one not receive the bulk order?