So, after a combination of update patches and hacks, The device appears more responsive and also works faster... that's after a very late night...
I know it's nothing like the ipad. But after working with it all last night, I really think it's got a lot of potential if you're willing to go through with all the fixes. Personally, I don't recommend doing any hacking to most people, but if you know how the device works a lot better. I'm growing more fond of it by the minute.
Oh, and if you're willing to hack, the app store works...