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There’s no USB port - that’s what slowed me down. I want the ability to use my Sprint unlimited data plan and wireless modem that connects via usb - and a year on the plan.

No multitasking is a big drawback. With the Android and WebOS multitasking phones, how can Apple skip this feature?

I didn’t know about the shape/slipperiness. That would be a problem for klutzes like me. I’ve got my Kindle in a carrying case because I drop it once a week (drop my phone once a day).

I’m worried about my 3 year old Centro since the original usb cord stopped functioning (I dug out my old Treo cord, works great), so have been day dreaming about the next big thing - considered switching to iphone and iPad. I put patient info on my phone, so I’d like to be able to sync calendars and contacts without “the cloud.” (and Palm’s abandoned the Desktop, and may go out of business, according to rumors - the Pre’s a dead end?)

But the expense combined with the missing features have me waiting. Maybe the Nexus when it comes on Sprint? or the Evos?

FWIW, Apple’s coming out with a USB dongle. It will plug into the synch and charging port. As to the shape and slipperiness, shape seemed fine to me, didn’t notice it being slippery, but there will be a couple of zillion cases for it, including some with a rubber coating that will be sticky enough to adhere to a wall.
As to synching, you can plug it into a Mac desktop and synch. I don’t know about Windows, except for media and content through iTunes.
HP is coming out with the Slate, which will run Win7. Some Windows fans are already calling it an iPad killer, but I’m wondering about several things on it. Win7 will require stronger processing, and is primarily a mouse driven OS with some touch capabilities. Can they keep the price down, battery life up, and make it useful enough that you don’t end up hauling a mouse, keyboard and prop up stand everywhere (basically making it a three piece laptop.)
It’s also going to weigh in at around a half pound over the iPad.