Well, you don't get phone service with the iPad.
That's kind of the appeal for me. I think I would enjoy having a gizmo like the iPhone, but I already have a regular cellphone and don't really
need an iPhone. But I would like to utilize some of the things that the iPad features, like the book reader, Brush and several other things, without the need to carry around an actual, full-featured laptop.
That said though, it would be nice if they made it like a full-featured laptop, with things like being able to install additional programs beyond apps, or the ability to multitask (seriously Apple, you KNEW people would want that).
As an on-the-go connected device, I think it will serve its purpose just fine. And if you really want a tablet PC and the iPad just doesn't do it for you, give it a little while, because now that Apple has put one out, every other PC maker is going to be making one, so you'll have plenty to choose from.
As an aside, I can see something like this being very useful for Pokemon judges; being able to have the latest updates to the floor rules and can update standings while moving around a tournament would come in pretty handy! :thumb: