As for the app store there are some good apps coming through, some are a little Richey, but I only ever download free ones regardless of platform, be it windows, apple or android. Its still new and its still unknown so it will take a while. Things I miss that I can get on android: links to my sky box, OBDII APP, app for my pioneer amp, that's all I can think of. Yes apple apple and android have billions of apps, but most of them you'd never use anyway. To put it into perspective, my school are looking at rolling out tablets across the school for students. The initial idea was ipads. The head technician asked me to bring my surface in to have a look at it. And even he said it was far more suitable than the iPad. But that's because the school network is mainly win based. But the fact it has office as standard, a full size USB port and a micro SD slot as well makes it very versatile.where in the uk are you, if your local, your more than welcome to come over and have a look.