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I think where the iPad excels is connectivity. I didn't like the iPad until I got the apple TV for christmas and bought a Bower and Wilkins speaker dock.

The apple TV allows you to stream directly from your apple devices on to the television using the wi-fi in your house. You can be watching a video on youtube and effortlessly stream to your living room television. The iPad itself can be used as the remote so instead of docking the unit, it's in close proximity for navigating through your collection. The feature also works with photos/games/music (especially if you have a nice home stereo system) which allows you to "mirror" activity on to the bigger screen.

The Bowers speaker system allows you to stream music from any apple device equipped with wifi as well. It's really useful when friends are over (and most people have an iPhone) so they can play their own music if desired.

I find that iPad if being used for certain applications (games/web browsing/work) it lacks power and points. If you're using it as a centerpiece for you're entertainment system (streaming music/videos/movies) and don't want to deal with HDMI cables and running wires, the iPad is pretty useful in the state.

And no I'm not an apple fan boy !