Never underestimate the bandwidth of a station wagon full of tapes hurtling down the highway.
– Andrew S. Tanenbaum

I think I’d be willing to let go of the handful of things that are exclusive, given that I could probably do more with a proper Linux system. It’s the basic phone functionality (as others have mentioned) that keeps me from switching.

I know it’s not really ready for it yet, but I guess I’m gonna be looking into a Linux phone before I thought I would.

Many DNS providers offer privacy options. They’ll put their own information in the WHOIS database and forward relevant stuff to you.