I've seen some blogs of techy people with hands on experience saying that they like the machine. I haven't really seen anyone who has it say they dislike it. But they do seem willing to jump through extra hoops to make the machine work for them.

So I think there is some reliable evidence in it's favour. But I don't think you should be downvoted for disagreeing with that. Since it definitely up for debate! Someone seems to have downvoted your comment here, and I think that is the wrong action to take on what is clearly a thoughtfull response on your part.