I bought an iPad for $830.
Two months later I had turned that into $2400.
And it’s still averaging me an extra $600/month income.
The “online anytime anywhere” let me leverage otherwise wasted 5-30 minute periods into productive work.
I have a laptop and use it and have purchased and used two previous tablets both of the android persuasion. I'm not an apple user. I actually prefer the android OS because its open.
But...
I travel about 200,000 air miles per year. I'm tired of not being able to open and use a 14" laptop because the guy in front of me is in full recline. Yes...even in first class. An ipad solves that problem for me. I can use to type just fine. More importantly, I can mindmap, use evernote, read the web and twitter feeds, and use email and skype/facetime.
It's about 70% of the usefulness of my laptop which makes it perfect for flights, meetings, presentations, etc.
The iPad, and the similar tablets to follow, are winners.