Hi.
I could not agree more with chas_m.
To date (and until APPLE decides to overwhelm us one time too many), the key word for the iPad is "complementary".
The way I see it (quote: subjective), the tablet segment is a unique category of products.
The king IS the iPad (make no mistake about it, no matter what the "foes" may claim; LOL).
For all the reasons presented in the postings above and twice that many, provided that money is not an issue, the iPad is a device worth using.
One reason too many is the fact that it helps you get accustomed to THE future mainstream concept of power mobility (this my way of putting it).
So, all in all, if you can afford it, get it.
There is more to gain that to loose.
Br/George