I'm just thinking that the $599 is a very good price point. It costs just $49 more than the [current] Dell streak!

I know that they're not 100% comparable as the streak has phone functionality (removed from the US version of the Tab), but the Tab's specs measure up nicely for the slight increase in price -- namely the processor/GPU, the high quality 1024x600 display, and the bundled software. The streak has a higher MP camera, and can double as a phone.
http://www.dell.com/content/topics/t...=04&l=en&s=bsd

Don't get me wrong, the streak is a very, very nice device and is critically acclaimed. I just like the price point of the Tab in comparison!