So the ipad's out

What the fuck is this thing. I can't browse any of my usual sites without seeing it, it's a tablet pc. Thing's been around for years, just never really caught on in the mainstream. Why are people going crazy over it as if it's revolutionized anything. certainly it'll be cool little gadget to watch videos on or whatever, but seriously, are you going to use it for browsing the web and all the usual crap. I don't think so. Just get a cheaper laptop for the same thing, and it comes with a keyboard for easier text entry. What's worse is that it's just a big portable screen so good luck not breaking the thing, though if it's any where near as tough as my old palm pilot, it'll have a f'n bullet proof glass screen. I still have that thing stashed somewhere to this day, and I'm still amazed that I can poke the screen all day if I want it'll NEVER get smudged or look all scratched because it's made from extremely tough plastic. Spared no expense back then, did they...