Will there be a tablet beta or early delivery for app developers? [answered]
I think it would be a good idea to grant app developers (who have pledged for the tablet) earliest-possible access to the device, if possible even send out pre-final devices for testing purposes. Just to make sure that apps from the Store can actually be used when the tablet is shipped. It would leave a bad impression on first-time users to see several apps not working or looking ugly on the brand new tablet.