I've backed it too . Even if it's got some downsides, it's better than the alternative as far as a semi-pocketable linux machine.

imho the reason there aren't more portable linux devices on the market is, at root, simply that no-one with the money at hand believes there is a worthwhile market to serve. The best way to demonstrate that isn't the case is to push for the success of those contenders that do come along.

If it's a success as a linux box, even a smallish one, others will come sniffing for a share of the market.