I think that the iPhone and its apps have paved the way for speedier uptake of the iPad. People who have an iPhone and have used it for a few months, will get the usability and the power of additional apps factors.

Yeah it will be interesting to see if docomo finally gets around to providing the connections. They’ve talked about eventually selling iPhones for ages. Two things that I am keen to find out are will the 3G plans be reasonably priced like in the States and what will the iBookstore be like. I’m fearing that I won’t be able to put other non-iBookstore books I’ve purchased on my shelf. Unfortunately, Apple still has the power to disappoint in this department.