I still don't get this sentiment.  If I recall, there has been a lot of literature outright stating that the HD series was not an update/upgrade to the previous pods.  While it still has the pod branding it obviously has a different focus, better amp simulations.  They released it in the state it was so that people who put more emphasis on quality amp sims could get their hands on it.  I don't recall reading anywhere that it would have any of the features that it doesn't.  I don't even recall reading that it eventually would.

I can certainly see how one would assume that a next generation POD would include all the features of the previous generation and I agree that it makes sense.  I'm just saying that the literature they provided about the HD series was and is accurate. 

That said, I hope eventually everyone gets the features they are hoping for.  Personally, I'm grateful for the stuff they are giving us.  This unit is clearly focused on the live playing experience and the updates seem to be going that route.  I use completely different products for recording so a lot of the missing features don't affect me but I'm cognisant that others need and want them and don't want to see them denied.  I'm just saying that the current focus is in keeping with what they envisioned this product to be.