I think the best argument is the one that talks about productivity. Apple has shown us that they expect actual documents to be created by bringing the iWork suite to the iPad. The iPad is big enough to mimic the laptop more than the tab. It’s still developing into a productivity machine but it’s much closer than the tab just because of it’s size. I can type comfortably with 10 fingers and not get frustrated.

The tab will never offer consumers this opportunity at 7 inches. Future models of the iPad will devour the tab and any other 7 inch tablet. Samsung is thinking on the now, but Apple thought about the future. The tab is destined to be just a consuming device with email production while the iPad has the potential to be something special.

But then again, Smasung and others will come with more tablets in bigger sizes. This in itself is another huge problem for android tablets. The developer community is going to be confused. Android tablets will never have the app store like an iPad because of the size difference of it’s tablets.

iPad 2 is going to be something to marvel at compared to any other tablet.

2. What are upgrade plans since Gingerbread is just about here and Honeycomb will be Google’s tablet OS?
Answer: Hard to say because it’s up to Samsung. Considering all the Galaxy S android phones are still on 2.1 — it doesn’t look hopeful that Sammy will have honeycomb for Tab anytime in the near future. (FYI, Gingerbread is for mobile devices while Honeycomb is for tablets).

3. I think this smaller “tablet” can present competition to the iPod Touch, but not the iPad.
Answer: Yep, it’s a matter of preference.

About the review: there were a few pointless statements, for example on which carriers the radio would work — this is the TMO version, why would it have AT&T frequencies, duh?! At the same time, I didn’t get to learn if the plastic on the back is any different from the white one of the Euro version — it looks not as glossy on the picture, perhaps provides better grip? I am also curious what phone number is displayed when sending SMS and MMS, and if one can reply to that number (or even call o_O).

2. What are upgrade plans since Gingerbread is just about here and Honeycomb will be Google’s tablet OS?

3. I think this smaller “tablet” can present competition to the iPod Touch, but not the iPad.

You stated that the iPad lacks cut and paste. This is not true… I use it all the time without a modified system. And for word processing, I believe that the iOS has very similar options as the Android OS.

This Tab is the PERFECT size for guys like me who don’t carry purses. I assume that’s most of us.

It’s big enough to navigate most sites comfortably but not too big where I feel like I’m carrying around a free weight all day.

It’s not perfect that’s for sure but I’ve been very impressed with T-Mobie’s speedy data connections here in Los Angeles and like they’re well priced $39.99 Unlimited Data Plan. Can’t wait for more VOIP apps to be made for use over 3G.

Today I took it out to the park; carrying it in the pocket of my cargo pants. That’s NOT something you’re going to do with an iPad! I read some Shakespeare and email by the lake and took a picture of the trees to upload to Facebook. I even did a little banking online using Flash. Yes, real Flash in a browser!

This is my first Android devise and overall I’m finding it quite intuitive and pleasant to use. I had tried the iPad and got frustrated by lack of features like cut and past, Flash, local storage, file management and word processing. I guess it’s OK if all you want to use it for playing some games, reading a book or some very limited web browsing. But if you want to do any business, need a devise that easily portable or has the flexibility of external storage then get the Galaxy Tab.