PC World -vs- Computerworld

PC World and Computer World magazines have two different takes on the success of Apple's iPad. PC World takes the view that the iPad will be an expensive niche device while Computerworld thinks it will be the greatest phenomenon since the Beatles. My opinion is not fully formed yet. On one hand, I can see where the iPad can fall into the category of expensive niche device. It doesn't do everything that a desktop can do, but then again neither can a netbook or any other laptop. I think of it in terms of my daughter. I think it would be great to have music, movies, pictures, games etc... all on one handheld, but I don't know if I would fork out the dough for a novelty piece.
However, if you look at the success of the iPod and the iPhone, these devices have had great mainstream success. People young and old have some sort of iPod. I think when you try to compare the iPad to netbooks, there really is no comparison. Netbooks are not advanced technology. They are just a cheaper version of what already exists. However, the iPad can appeal to all sorts of consumers. But that is just it. People who are consumers of products and want to buy applications, music, or games will love the iPad. One thing you cannot really do on the iPad is create. For those who want to create and edit movies will not be able to do this on the iPad. The one thing that most appeals to me is the graphical user interface and the sleek look of the iPad. I am still of the opinion that now would not be the best time to buy an iPad. I think we should wait it out. Let others buy them and test them out. Then Apple can tweak all that is wrong with the iPad and make it even more appealing. That is what they did with the iPod. They made it smaller or added more features blah blah blah. I will wait and see what the second generation iPad has in store. After all Apple always looks to improve their products to make them more appealing to a wider range of consumers.