You are correct about Apple restrictions and over priced products. I basically dont like apple products because the makers want their buyers to turn apple into their god, you can't do anything without apple's permission.

I will advise that you should go for the new Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, it looks great and does everything an ipad does without all the ipad bullsh*t.

See a good review of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 at the link below:

http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/08/samsung-galaxy-tab-10-1-review/