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Apple iPad - The Netbook/Tablet PC/Low End Laptop Killer

Well, I'm impressed with what Apple's put in the new iPad. My view on the iPad? It will be a big hit. iPad is a Kindle, netbook, tablet PC and (to some degree) low end laptop killer. The iPad is also a viable alternative to laptop use in many situations. I consider the Apple iPad a "lifestyle" version of the netbook or laptop, rather than a desktop "lite" experience running on a smaller device. iPad will do for laptops/netbooks/tablet PC what the iPhone did for mobile phones - change the game.

Here's my net-net on the Apple iPad announcement:

How did the 7 iPad rumors from my 7 Apple iTablet/iSlate/iPad Rumors That Will Live Or Die post fair? See my inline comments below.
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