iPad, is it worth your money?

The new tablet from Apple was announced today.  Its name, the iPad.  Silly name aside, is this product worth you hard earned cash?  The question is of course specific to the value that you feel you would derive from this product.  Don't get sucked into the flash of the device without thinking about how you would actually use it day-to-day.

My two cents? I can imagine using this around the house for internet surfing, reading some e-books, etc. but definitely wouldn't pay for the extra 3G service from AT&T ($30/month - no contract).  Really, who needs a home internet connection, phone data plan, and a tablet with always on internet?  Not me.  The cost of the device is cheaper than I thought...for the cheapest model, $499.

A side note away from money, that is a big bezel (the big black ring around the screen).  Gizmodo agrees - 8 Things That Suck About the iPad.

Image courtesy of Engadget.