The G90N is what got me into shortwave, and I still only have this one shortwave radio. My experience is that if you're willing to set up a full-size antenna in a park, there's still a decent chance of picking up SSB signals from local markets. If you don't have the space at home, don't force yourself to install anything like a long whip; instead, use a small active loop or something similar to a mini-whip for receiving. If it seems to be working well, you can go to the park and find a grassy area where you can connect your antenna. You can then experiment with frequencies in the 20m band (or higher), and if you want, you can buy an end-fed antenna or try adjusting the antenna on your radio for luck. After getting your license, the first time I set up my antenna in a park, I was able to contact BG5VDC.
The G90 is a good value, it has enough functionality, and I can also use it with an IQ signal for shortwave SDR. The 192KHz large screen is great, and the device itself isn't too heavy to carry around. It doesn't seem to have any issues with power consumption, and it can handle 4 strings of lithium batteries (although it seems like I might be pushing it a bit; it immediately shuts down when turned on). Overall, I'm pretty satisfied with it. Once I take the C exam, I'll buy myself a better device.