Are you really that arrogant that you really think you know what is better for most people? The iPad has a lot of advantages, it is an instant on device that runs tons of apps. I have been using Netbooks since the HP Jornada and I'll let you in on a secret: they suck. Back when they ran Windows CE is was an absolute pain getting applications on and off the devices, and it was slow getting files off as they connected via serial port. The modern versions that run Windows are a pain to get applications on (most lack optical drives) and most run Windows poorly (in addition to not being instant on). I have yet to use a Linux Netbook that is instant on, but at least the application installing is better as almost all distributions use online repositories now days. Steve Jobs was dead on when describing Netbooks: there is not a single thing they do better than a laptop or desktop, they do the same things but do them worse. The only possible upticks of are a couple of pounds lighter, a few cubic inches less volume, and possibly better battery life. I don't own an iPad, and am probably not going to buy the current version, but it is a pretty neat device and I really enjoy surfing the web on them.