Don't let it get you down, or put you off working toward a better device/system. There are people who lack the patience to explain things properly, but at least you got a warning... Meanwhile we all learn from our mistakes. Well, some of us do. FWIW it was an amusing diversion...

On topic, for me it's the device that means I can do away with anything but the most minimal carry on when traveling to give talksVattend conferences etc. Relief...