You do make a salient point here. People have used computing devices for years, but their usability has sucked for anyone who isn't into computers. Most peopl

You do make a salient point here. People have used computing devices for years, but their usability has sucked for anyone who isn't into computers. Most people loathe their computers, or at least barely tolerate them. They are at best a means to an end (work, web surfing, etc). Only Apple has succeeded in making computing products that people actually like and think are 'cool'. There's a really big disconnect between the HN userbase and most users. While we take up arms against Apple's closed platforms (perhaps rightfully so), Apple is raking in more cash than ever. That said, I think the parent is underestimating Android. While usability isn't Google's strong suit, there's enough momentum behind the platform that I think it will eventually be on par, usability wise, with iPhone. And if not, well, there's still a pretty big market for us hackers who want a platform that's extensible.