We were very good this year and Santa brought us a new toy.  So much has been written about the iPad there is little original to say.  it's a beautiful device, and introduces the next phase in our relationship with information.  We don't type extensive documents at home – our home computing needs focus on access to the internet, scheduling, music, photos etc.  All far better managed through a touch interface tablet.  And some of the Apps are just wonderful – Starwalk, for one, is breathtaking.  The lack of a USB port, precluding a direct connection with our camera, is a bit of a flaw.  Nonetheless this is clearly a breakthrough machine, and I look forward to the next iterations.