For me, They are just a phone I can't fit in my pocket. I feel a Samsung Galaxy S3/2 Could do as much as a tablet/better, Sure they have their good parts, But a phone is better.
I own a Ipad witch i find very usefull when travelling. I allso have a Kindle but i don't use it much . I love the new Ipad, i think it a very sleek design again, very well done to Apple.