OHHH MY GOSH!!!!! You have read my mind or we are living the same existence in different parts of the world (assuming you're not living in the Philadelphia area

).... I have the same story, except mine starts with a cassiopeia e125...
I have been searching for the same exact things that you speak of.....and by the way.......That is a GREAT rant!
I want it all! and that is the reason behind all of my early adopter gadgetry purchases....I am in search of that Holy Grail of never thinking "Hmmmm, what should I do now" but always thinking "Cool, I have some free time to watch a movie, listen to music, check email etc....whatever, wherever"
Why? Why do I search for this? That is the REAL question....And the answer to that question....is something that I am afraid to hear..

Maybe I have some pschyological disorder or genetic defect.....but I do know that "the hunt" is what is really the fun part....
Someday, I may have that device that fits anywhere and does everything......and that's probably the day that I'll start searching for an existence free of any media and/or internet....I'll become a "Cyber Hippee"
Bill thanks again for the rant! I love reading things that make me think!