@Rebski thanks!
+1 for your input.
Your one of the only people that appreciates my input.

Yes I think that's true. Or if they were to sell something like a flagship model as experimental, at least they should come out and officially say we will later apply what we learnt unto this experiment with official firmware. I mean MeeGo was announced roughly the same time N900 was released (needs reference/may not be true, however do note N900 has only just become available in Australia).

I mean it doesn't even help the majority when fanboys come out and say "You should've done your research!!!!!".
True, it is your money so it is your responsibility to see if the device fits your wants/needs. But how much better is it if the Company also took some responsibility, stood behind its product and made the effort to help those supporters (customers). This would not only instill confidence to customers, raise its reputation but also would give them experience in upgrading firmware. Otherwise, the support for the device (is jeopardized and) might be too little to make "the experiment" effective.

That is exactly true. Last gen's technology (eg HTC Dream) has now become affordable enough for knock-offs and they can meet our needs. Now coupled with good open OS (eg Android) it is a cheaper alternative worth considering. So the importance of an open OS is now paramount, Google now has much more sources for advertising ($$) and has some control over the electronics market ($$).

Thanks for that link
Agreed, but bare-in-mind these are "show off" models. So they are concepts made to life, but not polished for consumers. By the explanations it sounds like Android has just only been booted, it hasn't been optimized or the UI tweeked.

I mean the iPad's OS does well for the iPad (but could've added more functionality) although the screen's much larger than the iPod Touch. And you know how Apple's obsessed with polish/perfecting the experience (not functionality)

So ^ that was just a long way of saying that a smartphone OS can be made elegant for tablets/larger screens by tweeking the interface somewhat. And remmember the first Android was a Google phone (HTC Dream/G1), then the first advanced Android phone "successor" was also from Google (Nexus One). So it is highly likely that Google is working on a tweeked Android (probably 2.3 Gingerbread) to make it elegant for tablets right now. And it is almost certain that the first tablet to come with this OS will be from Google. The knock-offs will have half-baked regular Androids and will only apply this Android version once the Google Tablet is released.
However, I feel like Google should have announced this before the iPad was released and have aimed to release the G-tablet something like June '10, effectively stealing Apple's customers.

True, it didn't look so stupendous to me. More like Moblin 2.1 with a few pretty avatars. The biggest let down: zones.

I mean the concept of zones is good in theory, but not in practice. For example, why should a little calculator need its own dedicated screen/zone? Why can't you keep it in the corner to do quick calculations when your typing a word document. Alternating between like 8 Applications will take too long with Alt+Tab cycling and will be slow if you attempted to switch by entering the "zones" tab if all you needed was a quick peek/copy and paste/calculation.

So it slows you down for those "fast multitasking" periods but more importantly become a huge nuisance.
And perhaps you connected your netbook to a large screen. You now have enough screen estate to multitask efficiently but are unable to take advantage. This is why Windows7 Superbar works wonders.

@Rebski I've developed my own smartphone/tablet/netbook/home console OS concept and I've nearly finalized about 50% of the illustrations. Once I've finished 50% (soon), you will be one of the first to get a sneak peek, I'll PM you. [Constructive] Criticism is much appreciated