Yeah, what are you supposed to do if you want to charge it at the same time as you are using a usb-device? I guess a USB hub, but that is not preferable. :/

However, fewer ports is the future and most devices are available wireless. Furthermore the MBA is not really supposed to be a stationary computer.

I agree. I bought a new MBA about 5 months ago and I was a little worried I was going to regret that. But after seeing this, I'm glad I didn't wait. I also really don't want to buy yet another whole new set of dongles and adapters.