I already have another data only plan which I originally got for my MiFi a couple of years back. So that would come in handy for a 3G tablet. Currently the SIM is taking turns between my Sammy Tab 10.1 and the MiFi.

Yes, I can do tethering from my phone, but that eats up quite a lot of the phone batt. Smartphone batt life not fantastic as it is. And yes, I also can just use my MiFi, but that means carrying another gadget around. And the MiFi batt lasts me only about 4 hours of continuous usage.

And true, 3G functionality will increase the price. But we will have to see the official price in relation to other 7 inch 3G tablets. With a quad core one, if any. I am thinking a pricing of USD300 is possible.

As for availability, it is entirely possible that Asus Malaysia may offer both wifi only and wifi + 3G versions at the same time, now that they have more time to plan the launch of the 3G version. It is possible they may delay the wifi only version launch to coincide with the 3G one in Malaysia. Or still launch the wifi only version first in Malaysia to capture as many buyers first and then launch the 3G version a month later. Who knows?

i planned to use the OTG cable to watch video while im traveling without my laptop. laptop too heavy to carry around

Darn! I am so undecided whether to get this or Samsung Tab 7.7.
7.7: Awesome screen + HW, external SD
Nexus: Cheaper, more ROMS

Read that it's coming to Malaysia. Any idea on the dates?