Just a comment on web-browsing / Kindle vs iPad.

I'm not sure if you are aware that the Kindle ships with free internet connectivity, pretty much worldwide. It's on 3g (or edge) so it's not lightning fast, but it's good enough to get around – and it's free.

I would cut my hands off before leaving my iPod classic at home, and my Kindle comes a close second… Best two gadgets ever!!