Originally Posted By: DWallach
(The only drawback, in a scenario like this with no PC to tether to the iPad, is that all the data on it can be lost if the device is stolen or broken. Amazon got this right with the Kindle. It will be interesting to see if Apple truly lets you do everything, including over-the-air system software dates, without owning a PC.)

That would be nice. Or even keep it locally, allowing the iPad to sync via WiFi to a Time Capsule for backups/extra storage/updates. The only reason I'm considering one for my grandmother is that they will still have a Mac Mini in the house to sync to from time to time. The Mini will become the video conferencing system, and possibly be where she can print documents from if the iPad lacks an easy way to print.