Custom web templates vs custom site definitions

Question

I read the MSDN article "Deciding between custom web templates and custom site definitions". The article only scratches the surface, so I was wondering if anyone have had some hands on experience with web templates.

Im thinking pros and cons. An obvious one would be that its in the sandbox and hence easier to get deployed.

Also what would be typical scenarios for prefering web templates over site definitions?

Let me hear your thoughts. I marked the Q community wiki since i expect (hope for?) several answers.

Answer 1

The best article as of now on this subject is Vesa Juvonens post here.

Answer 2

I found a nice article on SharePointDevWiki last night that was useful: http://sharepointdevwiki.com/display/public/Site+Features+vs+Site+Templates+vs+Site+Definitions

There are a few pros and cons, some interesting feedback and some great external resource links -- including this list of pros and cons: http://blogs.msdn.com/b/brianwilson/archive/2008/07/13/site-definitions-versus-site-templates-and-deciding-on-the-correct-customization-approach.aspx

I hope more people respond. It would be nice to have a master list as an outcome of this.