Consumers aren't asking whether they should buy a IPad or a Slate. They're asking whether they should buy
an IPad or a Netbook (or a Netbook or a Notebook). And, yes, the IPad is winning the popularity/sales/trendy
contest but let's look at the key issues.

Let's start off with a price comparison. Netbooks win hands down.

OK, next let's talk about functionality. See "10 Things Netbooks Still Do Better THan an IPad" for starters.

So the real question to ask is whether you want to pay a lot more for a lot less.

Jerry