The LG Optimus Vu.....

Ive been reading a lot of people bashing the Optumus Vu as of late (99% have never even touched the phone) due to the 4:3 aspect ratio. my question is, if the iPad has a 4:3 aspect ratio and most people believe that the iPad is the best tab for surfing the web and reading books and magazines, if not the best overall tab period. how does the LG Vu (which is a "phablet" designed for mostly reading books and mags and surfing the web) get knocked for it? wouldnt a 4:3 aspect ratio work in its favor since its going to be taking advantage of what you will mostly be using for phone for anyways?