iPad 2 totally sold out, 70% to new buyers

[4Eyes]

I think Samsung may have hit the sweet spot here : http://www.reghardware.com/2011/03/22/samsung_galaxy_tab_10_1_8_9/
... assuming they get the basics sorted out Ok.

I have long held the view that the ideal tablet should be light enough to hold one handed for a sensible length of time, and not too physically large to make it an easy (or safe) carry to the pub/restaurant.

The demarcation line between phones and tablets is not yet clearly drawn - will be interesting to see how it develops.

[Gurtie]

before it was released, I thought the Galaxy would be a must-have. I find the ipad irritatingly too big to carry around with me all the time, and don't see the point of spending that amount of cash on something which I will only use in a place where there's a laptop anyway. Asus are bringing out some beautiful looking new eee in pad versions though, and since the Galaxy is pretty much universally slated I'm thinking I might give one of them a go.

Whatever it is, it needs to be handbag or large pocket compatible for me. Can't believe Apple aren't bringing out a half sized ipad to tackle the ebook and portability markets.

[Rumbas]

Coming out here on Friday. DKK 6000 ~ $1150 for the largest one with wifi and 3g.

[4Eyes]

since the Galaxy is pretty much universally slated..

That link I dropped is to the newer version - different beast from the old overpriced Galaxy Tab, and it ships with the proper Android for Tablets.

... or so they say.

[Brad]

The one that interests me is the HP TouchPad running WebOS.  Still vaporware I'm afraid, but I hope HP launches it soon.  Amazon promises a Kindle app for it.

[eurotrash]

You may have a point there 4Eyes - I see that Firefox 4 is out for Android (http://www.businessinsider.com/firefox-4-for-android-2011-3)  which I am presuming will give a nice quick flash page for kids.

The difference in price is not huge though.  Half a tank of petrol.  The weight factor for my 3 and 5 year old is probably good and they are not old enough for their friends to call it a fake ipad.  I may even expense it by buying it as a birthday present and take it off them when they are naughty which will put it in my hands 23hrs 59 minutes a day.