Actually, I'm starting to see the HP Tablet 500 in a different manner.
With 2GB, SSD, Broadcomm chip and the slightly better Atom (Z540) it should perform better than all other netbooks (except the ones with dual-core Atoms or IONs those have less battery life).

As for the size, its slightly smaller than the iPad but they both weigh the same. And with the rubber back, it looks kind of ugly but it will allow for a better grip me thinks and also keep the device cooler to touch. And it also has some nice features eg HDMI. It should get ~4hours on a 4-cell battery, or ~6hours on 6cell easily. Obviously 6-7hrs is nothing compared to the iPad's 8-10hr battery life, but it is decent enough for an average day's use

With Windows 7, there are billions of programs (compared to Android/iOS) and they are usually more mature/featured (and free) compared to other platforms. As well as all the hardware that can connect to this (like USB host, printers, faxes, SIXAXIS etc).

And given it is Windows 7 I know there will be (if not already) a 3rd party programs that shells the Windows7 UX to address its shortcomings (intuitiveness, gestures, finger friendliness).

My last question is; how does it handle games?
These look promising so far:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1ozZ...eature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2x7F5ln498
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SmcphE3-R8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GHT_33NB6w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xMyf-3zbdwk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpJr94kIVRo

So I'm beginning to be somewhat fond of this tablet, but it really is expensive. Regardless of its target audience (enterprise), this could be for me. So I will stick around for its review, and also the review for the Tega V2, Exo-PC and the Advent Vega.