Of course, I had to get an iPad at launch, being a "Mac guy" and an early gadget adopter at heart. What really makes the iPad special is the great library of third party applications that are already available in the App Store. These apps greatly enhance what your iPad can do. Here's some of my current favorites and must-haves, all of which I recommend full force that you buy or at least try!
Netflix (Free)
Netflix instant streaming on iPad. Nothing more needs to be said. It's perfect. You need a subscription to use it, of course.