Are you/will you get an iPad?

Do you think there is any place for the iPad in the gadget world? It has been criticized by some people, and some people swear by it. Do you think it’s ridiculous, and is the same as a large iPod touch? I personally feel that it’s ridiculous and think if someone’s going to blow $500, they should buy an iPhone instead; it does more and it’s practical in size. Are you a fan of Apple’s products in general, and what do you think about the iPad in comparison to Apple’s other products? Is it a flop, or is it a goldmine?