All this is fascinating. I think these issues are very common when a new technology arrives on the scene. VCRs were beta for quite a few years before VHS became standard. And you might remember when people thought DAT would become the new storage method, and then CDs surged ahead. This is one reason why I want to wait for a 2nd generation iPad. I've already decided I hate amazon, and I won't buy a kindle. Ever.

Sigh. I really want an iPad. But the benefits of waiting just a bit longer... It's killing me!