The fact that OS4 system development is ongoing in the face of no publicly available hardware suggests that there's a lot more happening behind the scenes that we end-users don't know about.
I'm confident that something will appear "eventually", but the question is, how long does your patience last for such a timeframe? Mine evidently lasts a really long time and I'm willing to wait. My classic systems are an enjoyable hobby and good enough for what I need to do with them as a primary computer: email, simple web, word processing, music, the occasional image, and games. For me, video encoding and DVD recording are luxuries that I don't really need. I'll get into them when the Amiga supports them. It happens when it happens.
Obviously if you need this sort of functionality immediately, then you need a more modern primary system! Keep your Amigas as a hobby if you're so inclined, but ultimately, use the system that best serves your needs.
I prefer enjoyability over functionality, others probably prefer the opposite. Hence, your primary system is revealed!
