like many others I'm slightly underwhelmed by the iPad. Mostly because of the missing webcam, USB port, Card reader, the ugly Becel and the high price for the 32GB/3G version ($760 with iWorks). And the iPad gets bashed and beat in the media quite a lot.
However when I talk to people I know many are a lot more positive about it. Many say they will try and probably buy it. They don't care about the media opinions and they don't care about the tech specs.
I was initially thinking I won't buy it but then I checked aposting I made beginning of January where I listed what I want from an tablet and how much I would pay for it. And the iPad fills all points except the missing webcam and the price being 25% higher (or $120) than what I planned for. USB and card reader can be added via adaptors what increases the price even more.
But in the end if actually fits my needs. hat is a dangerous situation because it means I likely will accept the higher price and just buy one. So I will try it out and if it feels responsive and if the screen is great I guess I'll buy one.