New Toys - the iPad is here

At long last, Apple has unveiled and is selling their newest toy, the iPad. Across the country on Saturday, April 4th, fans lined up to get their own iPad, at a cost of $499. Reviews say that the device can do what most computers do, and has some features common to cell phones. What I find interesting, however, is wondering what will all of these shoppers actually DO with this neat little gadget? Aren't these the same folks who have iPhones and home computers?

One article says that the buyers of iPads are one of two people; the first being someone who sees not just the present, but the potential of a product like the iPad, and can afford the price tag. The second is an individual who simply doesn't need to get that much work done, and would prefer their computing experience to be easier, faster, and simpler.

I do not fall into either category, mainly because of the price tag and will be curious to see what these folks are producing with their new toys.