...but we bought iPads for our CFO and CEO, and a few of our department heads bought their own. Yes, we helped them connect to our network and made recommendations about apps. The end result? We now have several iPads collecting dust in desk drawers. Each of their experiences varied, but all found that the iPads were great for email and "consumption", but simply did not offer great value as a work tool. Our CFO, for example, told me that he pretty much lives in Excel, and he really tried to make the iPad work, but went back to using his laptop and BB. Our CEO has not commented on his, but I never see him carrying it with him. Two other department heads have told me that they are "fun toys" that they take when they travel, but did not find them to be practical for much beyond email at work. Since they all have BBs, the email thing is pretty well covered, and the BBs are easier to carry.
I simply do not claim that this experience is relative to everyone, but in our enterprise the iPad is not a good fit. I do see applications where they might be a good choice, with Medical and Retail being two good examples, but not so much for our mix of MS Office and mainframe apps.
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