a small developer, I don't know what others think. Yes, it should be made for developers, but only for developers. I do use a number of applications side loaded (including Kindle) that I would hate to go, but side loading should not be allowed to general public. It's ok as long as the apps selection on App World gets better and people won't need to resort to side loading capability to find apps they need. Regardless, side loading capability is not good for a healthy ecosystem. If all people are honest, it won't be an issue but the reality is different. Surprisingly ,I highly agree with your "rant". The playbook has All the necessary drivers and scripts for USB host , just not activated ( my only reason to root , which i didn't want to do in the first place due to security compromise) but easily fixed by RIM, as for the andro apps , i know its Fully possible to write those same apps in native C/C++( i just picked up C/C++ for dummys so i can remedy this my self as i figure no one else will, "if you want something done right do it your self" as the saying goes) but that is a from now till later senario with deprivation in between, with this said i am hopefull I will have a Workbook that is ALL native/no andro with USB working (i wont let go of my Workbook,not willing to, saddly many others are or