I won't be getting one at launch, but I'm sure I'll eventually talk myself into it. I'm intrigued by the possibilities for magazine-like content, as well as comics and games.

The problem I have is the only version that seems worth it to me is the one with 64 gigs and the 3g connection. Otherwise it's just a bigger version of my phone without the benefits.

I want to hear your thoughts on the X-Plane program. I've got a friend considering the iPad, and I suspect X-Plane could push him over the edge. I'm amazed at the quality of the games I've seen so far. Is it more powerful than the Nintendo and Sony portable game platforms? Should we expect games beyond what we see on those (especially Sony's system)?

I think you're going to see more fully featured games, and thus higher prices. The iPad won't be a "pick up and play for five minutes" kind of device, like the iPhone is. It'll be something you sit down with and spend a half hour or so playing a game. And, with more screen real estate, developers can do more.

$10 is still cheaper than your average DS or PSP game.

I'm eagerly awaiting impressions of Geometry Wars, Civ Rev and Small World. I also can't wait to hear about Marvel Comics, Netflix and Tweetdeck... Dammit! Why did the developers have to make so many amazing apps off the bat? Don't they know I'm trying to hold out for the 3rd gen?

iPad specific Kindle app is up.

Likewise. The end of April cannot get here soon enough. I contemplated making the hour trip south to pick one up in the US but I'm trying to be patient. Emphasis on the word "trying".

I expect to get an iPad within a year or so. I would love to get one tomorrow, but I just don't have cash that I feel comfortable spending on it right now. But I am anxious to see how users feel about it, and what kind of things it becomes really good at.

From the article linked by Amn:

My God, Malor was right!!!!

I'm not so sure. The App Store hasn't changed. The reason apps are cheap is because you need to sell a lot to get onto the Top 100, which is the only way to get exposure in an extremely crowded marketplace. The reason that apps aren't feature rich is because they need to be made for cheap to sell for cheap. The iPad doesn't really change these dynamics of the App Store. You may play different types of games on the iPad, but I think they're still going to be underpriced and of the same quality you see on the iPhone.

This is, of course, barring any major changes to the App Store.

As a developer, I can say that at least some of us certainly recognise that the iPad is different than the iPhone, and games that work on one platform won't necessarily work on the other. Different experiences are suited to each platform. But the reality of the situation is that none of those differences allow us to justify a longer development schedule. In fact, with such a smaller install base, getting a return on the development of an iPad exclusive game will be even tougher than with the iPhone (which unfortunately means you'll probably be seeing mostly cross-platform games with an iPad-enhanced mode at best).

I hope you're right, though. I'd love to be making feature-rich, high quality games worth spending $10 on.

My take: prices are higher because regardless of the price, people are going to buy launch apps. They are being heavily promoted all across the net and when folks buy the iPad, they will want to buy something to play on it. Once the initial launch excitement settles down, I expect prices to settle at a price that is still higher than iPhone app price, but much lower than the current app price. $14.99 I fully expect to become $7.99. My guess is $9.99 will be the realistic upper price limit for the top tier games (non-gaming apps have a different price dynamic, IMO).

The problem of getting your app noticed will still exist, and (as mentioned) getting your app into one of the top 100 lists (global, by region, by category, revenue, etc) will still be the dominant driver of sales.

Mine showed up too. Plants vs. Zombies is very pretty.

It's a slippery little sucker if you're not careful. And surprisingly heavy.

Posting to subscribe and live vicariously through rabbit's thoughts and the rest of you. The videos I saw of Small World are almost enough to tip me over the edge, despite the board game being a tenth of the price and no reasonable role for a tablet in our home's digital ecosystem. Got a big tax return, but also got a wedding to pay for. But holy crap, it's Small World on an iPad! If Fantasy Flight starts putting games on it, then it's all over.

Wow, Small World looks fantastic. My techno lust grows.

Here's a site to keep an eye on:

Gizmodo Live App Review Stream