Pantech Element (AT&T)

Pros: - Waterproof (resistant)
- Rugged
- Fast
- No lag
- Light
- Perfect size and dimensions
- 4G LTE

Cons: - Honeycomb 3.2 with with Promise
- Contract
- Limited accessories right now
- Pantech is unproven

Summary: I swapped out my Smartphone for a connected tablet. To be honest, an iPhone screen was just too small for productivity, and I was tethering to a tablet anyway. I moved to a connected tablet and messaging phone for less data cost per month, and that was the right decision.

The Pantech Element was my choice because I love the 8 inch size, with the screen dimensions of an iPad. Also, while I don't intend to use the rugged features, keeping a tablet for two years is daunting, and it is nice to know this will hold up physically better than others.

It benchmarks higher than a Xoom or Iconia (3100+ on Quadrant), it weighs very little, and it is very portable. Right now, I am very happy. I am hoping that Pantech proves to be a good brand and that they follow through with the promised ICS upgrade.