the reviewer also said it was an android 1.5 device. Oopsie.Still, there is one thing they were right about: the speed is subpar for anyone used to a new ish android phone. My samsung vibrant feels about 10x faster and outperforms in every way except screen size (4 inch vs 7). Then again my phone would be $500 unsubsidized while my Novel was $100. For the price, it's pretty amazing.The sweet spot for most consumers will probably be about a $250 or $300 device which comes with all the android features enabled and access to the market and feels responsive. That will give the ipad a serious competitor.