What I’d like to know is whether there is a Proxy server for the iPad.
If AT&T ever gets their 3G network speed reliable, the $30/month unlimited data plan for the iPad would be cost effective to use the iPad as a Proxy to access the internet from your other machines on your home network.
So a single device to take with you or use for broadband access when at home from a machine with larger screen, real keyboard, real mouse, printer, etc.
A Skype app and a blue-tooth earpiece to make the iPad a phone would be nice as well.
There is a Skype app for the iPhone. It should work on the iPad. If you’re going to use it for SMS messages, you can scale it up 2x. It will look a little funky, but it is serviceable. Bluetooth headset are no problem for the iPad. My Plantronics/Altec Lansing stero headset (that does have a mic) paired just fine. I haven’t tried my Jabra BT for calls because I don’t really use Skype.