is simply an iPhone/iPod on steroids. Larger screen, same apps, no phone. And it won't fit in a pocket.
I went through the same dilemma, and so did the wife. But after examination we kept our iPhones and Levono laptops.
My wife has an I-phone 4 and a great Windows laptop. She is now begging for an I-Pad. Me, having only seen the I-Pad on commecials, etc. have really no idea what she can do with an I-Pad that she can't do already with her I-Phone and / or laptop. What is so special about the I-Pad or similar devices?

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