I desperately want an iPad competitor to come out. I don't own an iPad, but would like to make a purchase on a more open bit of kit. But the very basics are bei

I desperately want an iPad competitor to come out. I don't own an iPad, but would like to make a purchase on a more open bit of kit. But the very basics are being ignored. Apple has spent time researching and has built a large team to put it's products out. Why is it so hard for these other companies to just spend the time and do the same, and for just the basics at least. Touch that works, email, browsing, maybe music. Lets start with that, and take baby steps to more functionality.