Random Musings

I've seen the iPad, and I'm not impressed. It's not as portable as my MP3 player, it can't make phone calls, and even if it could, it's less portable than my phone, it can't multitask or run flash, and I would be limited to only Apple-approved software, so it can't replace my laptop, and I prefer dead-tree books, so I don't need an e-reader.
What is this thing for?