If Google can't even manage to build a functioning checkout website, how could I trust them to manage all of my personal data and sensitive work emails/files?
Think I'm done trying to get a hold of one of these, I'll stick with the iPhone.
I understand your frustration, but this is a fallacy, my friend, just as it was the first time Google messed up.
There's no running away from it: Google sucks at this, and though they're learning from the first mash up, they're obviously learning slowly and there are still growing pains. They got some things right this time, but still failed on others. It's unfortunate, but let's face it, this isn't exactly Google's forte. They've only ever launched a handful of stuff prior to the Nexus 4, and only the first time they've launched a smartphone on the Play Store with this sort of demand. But to let this think they can't manage your emails and files? That's ludicrous. They suck at launches, but they're
pros at managing emails and files. Gmail is a testament to this.
If you feel that strongly about it, that's all right, but it just makes me think you didn't want the Nexus that badly in the first place. I don't see why you can't stick to using your iPhone until your order ships. Perhaps your faith in Google has been shaken (perfectly valid) but you are ultimately walking away from an OS that you desire/desired.