Here’s an article Jim Hamm sends from Forbes that discusses the success of the iPad. When iOS 5 is released, this will permit the iPad to stand alone and not require a “mother’ computer to connect to for updates. This will probably help in fueling even more sales of the iPad, even as Mac continues to sell very well.
Calling it "Surprised Acceptance to Focused Strategy" the article includes an interesting list of unexpected companies deploying iPads to their sales teams, others using iPads for internal company training, and even airline pilots using iPads.
Jim comments, "While I certainly enjoy my iPad, it couldn’t be my only computer yet. As more capability is built-in over time, perhaps someday. In the meantime, I’ll just enjoy the convenience -- and novelty -- that the iPad offers."