[lowtech]

what other options are there?

This is a pretty good list: http://www.crunchgear.com/2010/03/12/seven-alternatives-to-the-apple-ipad/ followed-up with this one:  http://www.crunchgear.com/2010/04/02/seven-more-ipad-alternatives/.

The iPad has so many fundimental shortcomings.  Dispite that, I suspect any Apple zealot intent on buying one will not be swayed by any non-Apple alternative.

[Crimson]

If you don't mind, please knock the anti-Apple zealotry down a notch.

[lowtech]

If you don't mind, please knock the anti-Apple zealotry down a notch.

Why am I not surprised there isn't a *nix or 'dows circle?  lol.

[Crimson]

Why am I not surprised there isn't a *nix or 'dows circle?  lol.

You're more than welcome to propose a Unix and/or Windows Circle as described here. Circles are added as AC users request them. There's no conspiracy.

[Crimson]

Now that the Apple Tablet Event is over, please post your impressions of the iPad in the newly created iPad thread here.

Thanks.