Why iPad 2(or 3) over Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 (or the next gal tab)?

dont just give an answer, i need some solid reasons

  I know one HUGE reason...customer service.  All of the device customer reviews online tell how terrible Samsung customer service or warranty support is  .  In addition, another advantage in my mind is that Apple controls the hardware AND the OS....one of the issues with WM phones is that Microsoft provides the OS, but each hardware vendor adds on its own particular flavor scheme..one of the strengths of Blackberry, over say, WM is the same thing, RIM controls the hardware and the OS...one of the challenges, I think in 'Droid OS devices is that each hardware vendor can put on whatever cr_pware and clutter they want.  With Apple devices, like RIM devices, Apple controls the hardware and the operating system. 

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