This thread seems to be quiet cool and good, but the parts are mentioned as coming soon for a long time. If the become available it will look better than now.
Welcome to the forum Noel. Am also new to this forum. As you said this forum is quite interesting as it deals with all technical related queries and information that are really useful too.
You are right, Iphone devices are becoming worst to handle and use. Samsung Tablets, Google nexsus4 have more advanced features and looks good and easy to handle.