An Ipad is not meant to replace your computer, its meant as an adjunct. I’d consider getting one if it didn’t require a high monthly service charge. Right now I love my kindle because I get better reception and can down load books, do email, listen to music and play games, though not in color, better than on my computer because all I have is Hughes net, which stinks. I could never down load a whole book on Hughes Net. I’m thinking of dropping the Hughes and just going with ATT for the computer, as well.
It doesn't require a monthly service charge... 3 of the models do not even come with 3G... they just use WiFi.