This is the last thing I expected from Sony. Whether or not I purchase it will definitely come down the price. It seems Sony knows very well right off the bat that this is not meant to replace a netbook/laptop. Can they price accordingly? $500 for an iPad is ludicrous. $300 or $200 however...that is stepping into very advanced eBook reader territory. Couple that with an expansive library, free 3G, and lovely download selections and that will make this tablet a buy for me.