I finally made my way over to Best Buy to play around with the iPad. My very first impression was that it was heavier than I expected. I don't know what I was expecting, but right away it felt heavy to hold in one hand. It was also kind of slippery in my hand. If I were to purchase an iPad I definitely would be buying a case for it.

On the positive side I really like how the calendar app worked. One of the primary things I do on my iPhone is use the calendar app. The calendar app on the iPad is larger and offers some additional views. I have been using an electronic calendar for over 10 years so this would be a useful feature for me.

The mail app looked good but there was no email account on this iPad so I could not get the real feel for how the app worked. I played Flight Control and it is very nice on the iPad. This is one of the few games I play on my iPhone and it is well done on the iPad. 

Overall the iPad was very much like I expected, except for the weight. It really is a large iPod Touch or iPhone. I think the ease of use and simplicity of design makes the iPad a great device for someone from an older generation that wants to get emails with pictures of their grandkids. Or maybe they just want to read the news or watch a movie.