If you check out the reviews, customers have only rated it 3 stars, and there are some criticisms. Personally, I haven’t experienced any problems. I was able to access my instant queue, add movies, and watch movies without any problem. Functions such as rewinding and fast forwarding also worked flawlessly. I’m not sure what’s going on with the other users, but it works just fine on my iPhone 3gs.

The best part is that the app is free and you can link your current Netflix account without any additional charges. It really is amazing. Think about it: For your regular $8.99 Netflix membership fee, you can stream tens of thousands of movies, TV shows, concerts, and documentaries straight to your iPhone, iPod, or iPad. I’ve had it a day, and it’s already my favorite app.

There is one thing I should warn you about: If you don’t have an unlimited data plan or wifi, use it cautiously, or you will get a huge bill.

During the announcement, Steve Jobs spoke about how the iPad fills a void between the iPod/iPhone, and a typical notebook computer. He also criticized netbooks as cheap laptops. There’s no doubt the iPad will be a huge success, especially for people who want it for media or entertainment purposes. The larger screen is superior to netbooks for movies, viewing pictures, and games. Of course, there are always going to be people who want to push actual buttons especially when typing a paper or writing an e-mail.

So, how much does this cost? The 16gb model will sell for $499, 32gb for $599, and 64gb for $699. Unfortunately, those aren’t 3g models. If you want to add 3g, you’re looking at another $130, which boosts the prices to $629, $729, and $829. There is also a keyboard adapter and stand, for those who anticipate doing a lot of typing. The iPad looks like a fun gadget, but do you really want to spend almost $1,000 for a “computer” with just 64gb of storage?

I would like to have an iPad, but at the current price and specifications, I think I’ll wait. It’s a great entertainment device, but not too impressive when work-related tasks are taken into consideration. As someone who uses a 17″ laptop for work and a 10″ laptop when i’m on the road, I don’t see the benefit of spending the extra money for the iPad. With a 250gb hard drive, bluetooth, 10 inch screen, 9 hours of battery life and a $360 price tag, I think I’ll keep my “cheap” netbook.