[Kellis91789]

How long is the battery supposed to last on the iPad ?

And how does the external keyboard work when it has no USB or other connections ? Does it use Bluetooth to connect wirelessly ? I don’t really see the iPad ever replacing laptops for serious business use, but having a real keyboard would be nice.

[Goldsborough]

Any external keyboard would be a bluetooth slave or some other unit that uses the ipod standard 30 pin connector port.

Allegedly, the battery lasts for 10 hours use time and 30 days standby.

The ipad isn't meant to replace a business capable clam shell laptop, just to be way more convenient and user friendly than a slapped together low end netbook. Will it succeed? I really don't care, but I like how it pushes the design envelope into the future regardless.