Honest question, as I'll soon be in the market for a new phone, and am looking at all options.
One of the bullet points that always gets tossed around as a reason why Android (and Apple as well) are subpar OSs is that one "has to root (or jailbreak) to achieve it's full potential." I sort of understand Apple, as I hate the layout of the homescreen.
What would the reasons be for rooting Android, and what benefits would the average user notice?