It's just a big iPod Touch, thank goodness

I don't have good metrics, but if i venture to guess, I'd say that the ipad has overtaken browsing habits over the laptop and handheld.
Lots of criticism I've read about iPad come from cursory (at store) or no actual use of the device.
"doesn't even have a full OS"
"it's just a big iPod Touch"
Try this:
Take your screen, desktop monitor or laptop
Put it on your lap
Make it wake from sleep
Turn on wifi
Surf
How long did that take?
The iPad does this in less than 10 seconds with multitouch deft.
Instant on, the web that is.