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Originally Posted by stickybuns
What am I missing out on by not being able to use a standard micro usb cord? What does this prevent me from doing? I do understand that doing something like loading pictures from my digital camera requires me to first load the pictures to my computer and then transfer them to my iPod... is there anything else?
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It doesn't prevent you from doing anything since iDevices come with the proper cord.
Actually, there is a camera card adapter for the iPad that will allow you to transfer pics directly from the flash card to the iPad.
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Is there something inherently wrong/inferior/crappy about using iTunes? Beyond personal preference, is there a particular reason I might want to avoid using iTunes to manage my digital library content?
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There is absolutely nothing wrong with it. It works well and is easy to use.
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Are there any specific customization options that Apple products lack and that you feel are "deal breakers"? Are there any specific customization options that the average, non-techy, just-wants-it-to-work-without-much-fuss user should consider to be "deal breakers"?
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No.
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What's an HDMI and why should I want one?
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HDMI is a single cable way of connecting components to a TV. Instead of having a video cable and sound cable, an HDMI cable takes care of both.
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What are the repercussions of being non DLNA compatible beyond the Apple "ecosystem?
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None.