I'm just glad I got mine... the activation was having trouble out here in OH as well, maybe it was just a national issue?
I must say, typing on the 4.3" screen is really a pleasure after using my touch pro for so long. And WiFi works on this thing too. The autocomplete / spelling cotrrction is really helping while typing this message.
Overall the EVO and Android are making a pretty darn good impression on me so far.