"Why the author seems to think that apps in the iTunes store are better than apps in other app stores is beyond me. There may be more apps in the iTunes store,

"Why the author seems to think that apps in the iTunes store are better than apps in other app stores is beyond me. There may be more apps in the iTunes store, but I doubt they have higher quality." Your language makes it sound like you don't have first hand experience with the App Store apps. As the owner of an EVO and an iPod Touch, there are much better (quality) apps in the App Store. That said, these devices are not just for running apps.