the trick is to keep breathing

The iPad is, at least for me, a great way to consume media. I love it for video, for games, and for downstairs/on the go websurfing when I don't feel like untethering my laptop from the desk. I could also see using it as a e-book reader; it's great for reading fic. I would probably never have bought one just for those purposes, though, since I can do all that on my iPhone and/or my Air, just not as easily.

(ack, accidental post! Far too easy to do on the phone. Advantage: iPad.)

T did buy an iPad, and he adores it, mostly because it's perfect for reading and websurfing in bed, something he has long dreamed of doing. So if that's something you would want, it's likely more worth getting.)