Palmetto Proving Grounds

Ok, I've done my research. Samsung Galaxy 10.1 is like $599 so it is actually more than the iPad2, which is the premier tablet. The Samsung Galaxy 7.0 Plus is $399 and it is a viable option to the iPad with a smaller display. Looks like I'm going with the Amazon Kindle Fire. It is a poor-man's version of a tablet ($199) with a 7" display. Basically it is very limited and not for productivity, but has the typical bells and whistles (browser, music, video, apps). I just need something to have around the house in case I need to look something up without running for the desktop.

I got the acer iconia 10 inch back in July. I love it, my buddy has the galaxy, I'd suggest it or if you can wait a couple of weeks the asus transformer prime, it's quad core and going to run android 4.0

the Kindle Fire is nice for the price... the only issue i have with it is that it does not support 3g

Toshiba Thrive 10.1 hands down if you are going to spend that much money it is the best thing going for the price. 16 gig dual processor, front and back camera, android 3.2 honeycomb processor...google it or you can check it out on HSN

I have an EVO and the wife has an iPhone 4. I don't think I can agree with the app statement. I have been very disappointed with the iTunes appworld. Not as many free apps and nothing extra. I will say the security of apple apps is a nice thing but I have not gotten any bugs from any of the free range droid apps.
OP, why not just buy a laptop for 399 that you can type on if you are just going to use it for basic options?? It sure is nice to have a real keyboard??