What's the frigging point of the device? What does it do?

That's a rather philosophical question. What's the point of any device?

It's a fantastic device for reading, whether books, web pages, books, newspapers, and magazines.

It's a fantastic device for on-the-go. I own a MBP, and I love it, but having to lug it everywhere is a bit of a pain. Need a big laptop bag; usually bring the charger with me. Now I've got a device that does pretty much everything I need, and it slim and fits in a tiny satchel.

The capabilities only grow as more iPad-centric apps come out.

According to the news report, last night, they've sold over 300,000.
If that's true, they've basically made between $150 - $255 million, over night.
That's massive. I want one.

At some point I think we will need to ask ourselves...  Not if we can built it, but rather should we...

I think it's just a toy myself. If it's just for reading and stuff like that,.... I do not see the point.

I do not want one

I want one... but I'll wait for the next version to come out down the road. Hopefully the price goes down too.

But I will get hands on one this weekend. Few of my friends did pick some up so I see whats the fuss is all about.

I hate all of these overpriced designer junk. What does it do? And ffs it's not a philosophical question!!

We got the iPad the iBook the iPhone etc... what's next? iToothbrush? iToiletpaper?

Bah, iQuit.

iToo

The device is an easy to carry lite version of a normal tablet.  It's like any of the older pc tablets, only it's easy to use, and from what I've seen, doesn't have hand writing recognition.

It doesn't have nearly the features of a netbook or another tablet, that's also it's power too, as it's easy to turn on and use.  For quick internet use on the road or at home, it beats a netbook ten fold.  Although considering netbooks have more use, I can't totally agree with Island Dog on it killing them.

As with any device or gadget there will be folks that find a use for the iPad. 

Myself, I don't find much use for a cell phone that does more than receive or make phone calls. 

That's just me and it's not a real reflection on the product or market place. 

          I'm going to wait for the next release of the iPad ... When they add a mic, cam, usb and

micro-sd slot ... I'll get one. I'm also, waiting on the HP Slate too .. I figure the slate will have

Win7 and I will be able to access servers and do other IT stuff with the HP Slate. I'll find out

when its released.

I have a mobile phone [cell] that....wait for it....makes/receives phone calls.

At times it's an alarm clock....

I don't have an iPhone as it has too much bullshit I'd never use.

I am yet to see a use for an iPad.

The only 'real' use I ever had for a laptop was when I was travelling OS....so maybe next time I'd get a newer/faster/smaller/lighter one.

Not quite true....I DO see one use for an iPad.....its manufacture/sale just made Apple a little richer.

Bully for them....

Ackk!! I opened the thread and the glare off that pic about blinded me, Is there anything even on the screen  

Sorry I had to do it

That's the box. 

Haha I guess I should off looked at the pic full size. You got me on that one