I actually have a hacked Pandigital Novel at present, so have explored with Android in a tablet factor. I know though not much about Android-I've jailbroken an older iPhone and unlocked phones before, but my spouse did the hack on the Novel. I've sideloaded a couple of free apps. I don't have the Marketplace in there. So I already have an Android tablet of sorts, but since the Novel was meant as an e-reader, I don't expect it to be near the experience of an iPad or Galaxy Tab. It does surf the web decently, and it does fine as an e-reader. It has reasonable battery life but it can't be left on standby mode. Since getting the iPad, I haven't used it at all, but again, it's not a valid comparison as its main function is being an e-reader. Since I have an investment in iOS apps already, I know I won't be getting an Android tab when the more refined ones come out.