New gadgets comparison

Well, I guess I can't resist talking about the Apple iPad. After all I have been interested in tablets for a while and I was tempted to buy a tablet instead of the EEE 701. I clearly remember the times when I wondered why Nokia could not sell a N800 with a bigger screen so I could browse on my couch.
So I really welcome the iPad even though it's not for me. That's because it defines a market that is quite close to what I wanted: a simple and reasonably cheap device that is touch enabled, can run additional programs, access the web and can be used on my couch.
To explain why the iPad is not for me, let's say I use my EEE 701 to code (python, Java), do some Skype, watch some videos, connect to USB devices and memory cards and seldom browse (because I don't have network access on the train).
Things I miss on my EEE:

• fast browsing (at home)
• instant on (the suspend to RAM uses too much electricity)
• bigger screen
• a lot of storage (to be able to have all my pictures with me)
• good drawing capabilities (touch sounds nice)
  

So, even though the iPad does score a few points it's still not quite right for me and since Android tablets were available before the iPad (thanks Archos) and many new ones are going to be sold thanks to the iPad, it's pretty clear I should be able to get a cheap, light tablet where I can draw and code.