I've toured with PC laptops, Macbook Airs, and iPads.

The key thing for me is how much I'm going to be a consumer of information or the creator of information. If all I want to do is browse, check maps, do light email, watch a movie, etc., the iPad is perfect. But as soon as I start wanting to do any significant photo editing, writing, long emails, create routes on maps, etc., it breaks down - it can be made to work, but you're better off with a laptop.

- Mark