Commander, I'd like to think of the iPad of a iTouch blown up to a bigger size. Yes, it holds more and I think even has a few more apps, but I'd get the iBook.
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Based on what I've heard and seen about the two, I say iBook (even though I am far from being an Apple fan). The iPad is okay for portability, but using it at home is just a pain. Better off with a tradtional notebook.
NO! Its an enlargewd iPod touch. It doesnt even have Javascript so certan site wont work. You cna just by an iPod touc which is the excapt same thing but smaller for less money and more gigabites! Its stupid