[AugustH]

I'm not yet convinced that the 3G model is all that much better than the Wi-Fi version. Having 3G capability when there is no cell phone signal seems, well, less than useless. But then again, I'm not convinced that *this* model of the iPad is what I personally want for my boat (or my couch or my bed or wherever else I might wind up). It doesn't have USB (hence no external GPS), it doesn't have a camera, it doesn't use standard OS X so all apps must be purchased/acquired through the app store! IMHO it's better to wait and see what iPad v2.0 has, because I suspect it will be similar to the jumps that happened with iPhone v1 vs v2 vs v3GS.