I will probably buy the HP slate but only after playing with the Ipad and finding it very fun. My whole intention for this device is to tune my car and watch movies on road trips. The glare from these pads is awesome compared to my laptop. My current laptop only has 120min life capacity, this is due to it being a gaming laptop and not for the everyday user. Sure a netbook could do all this and save me 200-300$, but I want mobiity, battery life, and easy touch screen rocks versus a clunky ass netbook pad. If I wanted to use the HP Slate as a laptop replacement no problem, you can simply pack a rubber USB keyboard for when you need to type extensively.

My main desire for this is media and tuning (this being the largest). I have a netbook and Asus G51, it would still be worth it to purchase an HP Slate.