New gadgets are always going to have a going rate because they are in demand. You say £400 for a portable Internet browser is stupid (which it would be) but then you admit yourself that it's a lot more than just an Internet browser.
Tablet computing, wether it be an iPad, Galaxy tab or otherwise isn't a waste of money if they fit your needs (and they do fit many people's needs).
Some people don't want a full blown desktop or laptop. Some people just want something to browse the web, watch a movie, read a book, draft up a document, keep track of finances, all within the small tablet formfactor. The things you can do on a tablet aren't very limited.
I would agree that it's not a "must have" gadget if you've already got a working desktop/laptop, but they're more marketed at people that don't already have any of that. But that doesn't mean to say that if you already have a desktop/laptop, then the iPad isn't a great addition.
Tablet computing, wether it be an iPad, Galaxy tab or otherwise isn't a waste of money if they fit your needs (and they do fit many people's needs).
Some people don't want a full blown desktop or laptop. Some people just want something to browse the web, watch a movie, read a book, draft up a document, keep track of finances, all within the small tablet formfactor. The things you can do on a tablet aren't very limited.
I would agree that it's not a "must have" gadget if you've already got a working desktop/laptop, but they're more marketed at people that don't already have any of that. But that doesn't mean to say that if you already have a desktop/laptop, then the iPad isn't a great addition.