[JoeBracken]

Yes the only category that is shared between the iPad and the Asus ep121 is the tablet form factor.

Its like comparing a desktop replacement laptop and a feather weight netbook. Both share the form factor but they are for different uses.

The features of the ep121 put it in that "desktop replacement" arena where power and flexibility are more important than light weight, instant on, etc.

I am excited about picking one of these up and doing more than playing angry birds. I'll keep the iPad (for the record I own and carry an iPad daily) for play time, convenience and for looking cool. I'll use a powerful windows 7 tablet for getting hard core work done in a small package.