Ocean, you fail to mention the zdnet video review.
http://blogs.zdnet.com/mobile-gadgeteer/?p=2232
Was that because it was favorable?
You are reminding me of the people who posted against the Kindle when it first came out. "The buttons are too easy to push!!" "Its Ugly!" "why isn't it backlit???" "
Stop already. Enjoy your device of choice, and let others enjoy theirs.
Yes, the nook will have growing pains, like all devices. It will fix them, or die on the vine.
Let it go.