The OS build is ; nothing special to report. As a result, the G-Slate has the same pros and cons as other Android 3.0 tablets--that is, the veneer looks good, but if you dig deeper you'll run into the quirks, bugs, and unfinished aspects of Android 3.0.

In addition to the Zinio Reader app and Need For Speed Shift, you get T-Mobile TV for viewing television shows over Wi-Fi or 4G. T-Mobile TV's performance under 4G varied: Some channels came through looking great, while others had artifacting as the image struggled to render on the display. The TV app is designed for horizontal use.

The T-Mobile G-Slate is a reasonable tablet choice if you like the idea of a tablet that, in terms of size, fits in between the rest. But it's worth the investment only if you're willing to lock into a contract. At $750 without a contract, it's far too expensive for what you get--even though the 3D video capture provides novel entertainment.