Today I tested a live demo in a local store and it was very nice. Super fast browser, Youtube loaded instantly and was smooth. The gestures are easy, but you have to be sure you swipe up in a straight line and not hook-right like I tended to do with my thumb, or you will accidentally open the Hub:) I found typing a little tricky but I have never had a touchscreen before and I am very stuck on the Bold keyboard. But that's just me, I am sure I would get used to it. I had wanted white but after holding both I prefer the black. The white is plastic feeling and slippery, whereas the black feels solid and non-slip like the Playbook.