I own both an iPad and eDGe. Hands down I use the eDGe more than the iPad mainly due to annotation. I received the iPad as a Christmas present and though its fun for games and amusing apps. I use the eDGe more for my serious work for school and personal needs. With the introduction of the Amazon App store and Ermines, the eDGe is even better. Bottomline, I don't leave the house without my eDGE, the iPad is more of a toy (that I do leave at home).