Huge part of why I refuse to switch to a non-macbook laptop, despite not being at all happy with the direction they've taken the pro in with the latest iteration.
I have also wondered this. After I switched my thinkpad with a touchpoint to my macbook I can't stand using any variety of non-apply laptops. We have a few in the lab and its always a source of frustration. My Samsung and HTC phones all seemed to work fine so I agree this should be solved.