[WS:] This is the aspect of the ipad that I hate the most - but then I have motor coordination issues. I cannot properly type, but with the regular keyboard the amount of "damage" due to accidental pressing of a wrong key is limited - basically mis-typed words which I can correct afterwords if I pay attention. With the multi-functionality of the touch screen, however, the amount of what can go wrong seems to grow exponentially. I never seem to feel fully in control of this device. I like its lightweight size, though.
BTW - how do you run applications like Excel, SAS or SPSS on an ipad? How do you store large data sets on it? I thought Apple restricts what apps you can you on their devices, it is a pretty much closed shop, no?
Wojtek