[skinrock]

Well what are you expecting out of it? The iPad has a great email and calendar client, and obviously a full browser, but after that you need to think ahead if the software you will need to use has iOS or touch support. There are plenty of finance/accounting related apps, and I'm sure there are inventory management apps, but if you use a proprietary system, you'll want to see what they support. Another option is a MacBook Air which will give you a full OS, but a very small footprint. Still not a tablet, but it comes down to what you will require.