I'm still on the fence.
I still really like the device, and some features (dictionary lookup in particular) that are missing on the Sony devices I've come to really like. I downloaded the scripts in question before the notice, found the instructions elsewhere and can use them if needed. (and please don't ask me for them, I'd rather not run afoul of the management here
I'm rather fond of the place).
But the implications that the takedown may have still have me concerned/upset...
And yes I'm an iPhone and iPod user and I don't think these are the same. Yes Apple has their own closed system in place - but Apple has never issued DMCA takedowns to site where people were able to obtain legal content outside of the Apple infrastructure to place on iPods. Heck
Apple hasn't issued takedowns to the unlockers or jailbrakers either - a carrier or two has taken action legal against them, but not Apple.