I, myself, am actually looking forward to the NotionInk Adam Tablet (
www.notionink.in) It is a 10" tablet with available Pixel Qi screen, which allows for an e-ink type mode, for easy viewing in outdoor/bright sunlight situations. Hopefully it will reach the market before the holiday season, but may not be available til the beginning of next year.
You can get the full specs at the site, but the basics are:
Android OS (possibility (??) to run Linux OS, ex. Ubuntu)
10" Capacitive LCD Touchscreen (Optional Pixel Qi screen)
Dual core Tegra 2 processor
16 GB onboard storage (with additional mini SD card slot for expansion)
b/g/n wireless
Bluetooth 2.1
--Optional 3g w/ sim card slot
Full 1080p video playback
HDMI output
2 USB connectors + 1 miniUSB (to mount as portable drive or charging ???)
And I may be mistaken, but I recall prices starting at about $400 for 16GB/LCD/No 3G and increasing by about $50 each for upgrade to Pixel Qi, and 3g
While the Ipad starts out at $499 for a 16GB/No 3g, the Adam with Pixel Qi and 3g will be the same price