Hi Gil:
Yes, I bought one for Penny and she likes it just fine. I believe you can directly upload from a camera but Penny sync'd everything from her computer.
Starting in August, she'll have MobilMe so her computer, I-Phone, & I-Pad will automatically sync with one-another.
The I-Pad will really get a workout on TUT & our Normandy River Cruise.
Am now hoping a 4-G phone will be birthed soon.
Cheers! Ray
