I got to admit... This is why I wait, wait and wait before buying something brand new. There are always kinks to work out. It took me 2 years to buy my original XBOX with the Samsung drive. I am waiting for the 65nm 360 right now.
Sony just makes plain old terrible hardware. Remember the plastic gear in the PS2?
Nintendo, I admit, is the only one who makes a solid item. Their products are industructable. My best friends little sister dropped her DS in a snow storm and couldn't find it until 3 snow storms later and the melting of spring. Thing worked like it was brand new!