But the iPad is not for powerusers. It is marketed to the general user. And for the average user, good enough is good enough.

But us power users want the nice hardware too ?

Why should we have to have the horrible experience... I don't think it's asking to have our cake and eat it, to be able to play with the toys we've bought?

Should all developers just stick to linux and windows ? - Your walled garden will be a much duller place for it.