Originally Posted by
scotus
I don't actually have one, but I have been following the ipad introduction with interest.
The main disadvantages are
1) a bit expensive for what you get
2) no usb ports
3) only apple connection
4) no camera
5) no multitasking (e.g. you can't play music while you do something else)
6) no flash
7) web applications not fully available
On the plus side, the pdf reader seems pretty good.
I personally find it too restrictive as a general purpose machine. The only attraction for me would be instead of a Kindle, which it beats hands down.
There are other, cheaper, tablets out there.
Think what you are going to use it for.