[liquidben]

Reviewing the discussion here, I think his important point is being missed: Due to the supply chain Apple has built through iPod then iPhone/iPod Touch, the iPad is an extremely cost competitive multitouch interface. In fact it's so cost competitive that you might want to use it mounted. Forget carrying and maybe even rotating. It's a (relatively) cheap multitouch interface with great usability and a health programming community breeding future professionals.

Your heart might be crying out that this is not cool or sexy, and therefore incompatible with Apple, but it's a very interesting proposal. I can foresee a potential future where 50% of iPad hardware sold gets nailed down and screwed in.

[nitrogen]

^This.

I sure hope someone comes out with a detachable wall mount+charger for the iPad.