It does. This would be at least a $399 tablet at retail for anyone else. The value aspect is always going to be first and foremost when the people selling it are willing to do so in exchange for zero or negative income. Google is losing big bucks on this one when you factor in costs besides manufacturing.

As good as it is, I see a lot of hesitation in many reviews, including Andy's and Roger's. If this were selling for $400 I'm not sure that folks would be so restrained nor forgiving. It will be interesting to see what happens if Apple starts selling something near $200. I wonder if reviewers will be as forgiving because of the price.