[scottjl]

i don't know why battery life is such a concern. my ipad goes all day just fine, and i have to sleep sooner or later, so that's when i plug it in. unless you're going out in the bush for a week and won't have access to power.. there's always solar though.

this ipad is also more than just some hardware.. does qualcomm have a store? do they have developers producing apps? do they have deals lined up with music, movie and publishing houses for content? a killer device is nothing without content. i think we all agree while the ipads hardware is good, it could be better (camera, stereo speakers, sd slot, usb). what is making the ipad is the software and content that is available for it right now.