I have no doubt that the price will drop. When it will drop?? That is a very different story. I don't really feel that the 10.1 ever saw a significant drop in price. I have had the feeling that Samsung is ok with some products being niche fits. I can't see them dropping it too much, especially with the next Tab series coming out. The Spen will be the line in the sand. If you want that functionality, you'll pay for it - if you don't want it, there are other tablets that are a better solution.