Have to say that I have been a real anti Apple person in the past until I got a Ipad 1 to use with work. It really does do what is says on the box and works everytime.
I have no experience of other tablets but think potential buyers should look into the Samsung Tablets. I was looking at the Samsung Note as a way forward rather than having to carry a notebook and mobile phone but it is too big as a mobile phone.
For my own use, have just bought a new netbook. I know that it may seem to be older technology but I have a 320 GB Hard Drive, USB Ports Wifi and Bluetooth included at a third of the price of a Ipad 3. No contest in my opinion until Apple include USB and a decent hard drive for a much lower price.