I think this is bad for Apple too. I like the idea of the iPad. I can see myself using it with my young son and maybe even with my mother-in-law whose poor eyesight could do with a good solution to accessing large print books (the library and the publishers can't seem to keep her entertained).

But you are right. They preach but don't listen and it is bad for them. They will make heaps more money but leave the development of the concept (and I use the term loosely) to others. Google won't go away and Android will grow and grow, filling the space they opened up.

Of course, if you were to dare criticise Star Wars... well, I'd agree with you there too.