KBAM,

I have a lot of respect for your knowledge in this area, but I must admit that I don't follow why we should be so angry. I understand that the FCC may be allowing the manufacturers to stretch the rules in place, but I don't understand why it's our inherent right to read the user manuals and know about the inner mechanics of the phone before the phone is even being sold. Why do we have a "right to transparency?" From a business perspective, I can understand why it's important to keep this information confidential. I'm sure Apple has spent years developing the technology, and I'm sure they don't want another manufacturer ripping off their technology before they even have a chance to sell it. As far as I'm concerned, I applaud Apple for actually marketing a PDA and telling us when the release date will be. If a manufacturer was required to cease and desist marketing to preserve confidentiality, would we really be in a better place? Again, you understand this area a lot better than I do, so perhaps you can enlighten me.