Just saw my first Tab in the flesh at Carphone Warehouse and tried it out for a few seconds. Was in a keyboard dock but I didn't bother trying the keyboard out as I know it is something I would never buy.

After seeing the Tab I am even more convinced that 7 inches is the perfect form factor for such a device and all the websites that have said there is no place for such a device have been drinking too much Apple Juice. I also feel Nokia missed a massive opportunity here and not sure how they went from leaders to followers and not just following but always a few steps behind.

The Tab is nice and portable without being so portable that the screen size is too small too fully enjoy web browsing, etc on it. Should be able to fit into most of my jeans pockets. Its size also makes it exactly what I need when I want to browse in bed at night or in the mornings. Now I just need someone to give me £479.

Also did not notice any of the lag that many sites have talked about. Seemed to run buttery smooth to me. I should caveat that by saying:

1. The Tab on display did not have live wallpaper. Not sure how much having that on hinders smoothness.


2. Coming from an N900 anything will seem super smooth and responsive to you. May not feel the same way for those who have been using iphones or android phones for ages.