I haven't bought a new Mac, display, or any sort of hub for years.
Part of it is that I'm very confused: I want 2+ external displays and ethernet on a mac notebook. So I'm definitely getting a rMBP at some point, and then slowly migrate from my ACDs to TBDs. And ideally I'd have a docked setup that allows me to plug in minimal cables when I arrive at work or home. To get there, like Looper, I feel like I'm going to be here all day talking about it, making diagrams with straws.
Apple, Intel, Belkin and others need to make a chart showing what will work with what. Daisy chaining and navigating new and legacy device limitations and incompatibilities, even for professionals who understand some of this stuff, is not straightforward or fun.
For example, ACDs will work with thunderbolt, but TBDs won't work with displayport. TB allows multiple daisy-chained displays but only if they're TBDs. And what the hell is termination? This Hub will enable what to be plugged into it exactly? Give me an interactive. If they're worried about it being used to flame your precious baby technology standards, include benchmarks (show me what the benefits are for TB vs USB 3.0). I'm convinced there are benefits to TB, but you're also playing musical ports by taking away ethernet and firewire. And until I have a grasp on what will work without trouble for a few years, I keep my money (actually my wife does).
My theory of this general lack of deep understanding of TB is what I'm using to explain away Anti-TB trolls. In addition to not seeing a lot of TB devices in the market, like myself they don't know what devices work with what. General lack of understanding and context, which leads to a lack of appreciation. You have to give USB one thing, it's idiot proof.
That said, this is a slick product and I want one just for looks alone. Let's put this on the market people.