The biggest surprise to me is how fast I can type. I am not a touch typis, more of a fast hunt and pecker with two fingers on my left hand, and index on my right, and I can zoom along as fast as on a regular keyboard.
That makes it great for not having to carry around a bunch of extra hardware. And if one wants to have a physical keyboard at home, they can do that too...
But, for "on the move" -- no need for extra hardware... that's great.
You are so right! I put together a slide show from iPhoto, selected the music I wanted, and tucked it under my arm. We went off to the family gathering for easter dinner. It was so quick and easy to do.
I will still use my MacBook Pro, of course, for productive work, creating content. I design Aran sweaters, and how wonderful to be able to put the pattern charts into iPhoto, and take along with me. The iPad fits neatly into my knitting bag, and I can refer to the chart when needed. These were always too small on the iPhone.
I also do presentation drawings for an architect. I can do these on my MacBook Pro, and then take them to a meeting on the iPad for discussion and display. WONDERFUL not to have to lug the Pro around, and so much safer, too.
For traveling, I can put only the Audible books, Kindle books, and eReader books that I am presently reading. No need to haul the whole library, which stays at home on the Pro.
The more I use the keyboard, the more I love it.