I am not sure what it is, but I do want one...

The ipad is smaller than I would have expected me clumsy....
but I think for ebooks and communication alone it is fabulous, and also for having fun with photos, reading sheet music as well (maybe I can put it on a cooking book stand???)
Al for me depends on the quality of onscreen reading, and how my slightly less agile hands (due to the arthritis) will handle the touch-aspect, thus also the quality of the sensors.
comment from an Expert : "The public reaction is still kind of uncertain," Kay added. "We're still scratching our heads."
yepp, me too, but I sure want one- fast!!!!