I would definitely get the ipad 2 at this point unless you really think you won't be a user of it much.

I can say I really do appreciate it more. It FEELS lighter and that is clearly not accurate since it is only 10-15% lighter, but the feel in ones hand is easy on the hands. Smaller, thinner, smoother. All things elements lend toward a device that IS lighter to bear.

The speed is excellent. apps open essentially instantaneously. It was no real slouch before, but it is not near instant. WSJ, logmein, app store, etc. It is the experience of going from the iphone 3g (not the 3gS) to the iphone 4. Everything just pops, BAM you're there.

I do like the cameras, I actually the the front camer for facetime, The RF camera come in handy when doing the "show me" demos that people always ask when I am trying to describe something.

I actually really appreciate the evolution of the HOME button. It is smoother in it's action, less pressure required, doesn't make any noise, etc. I know, this sounds VERY esoteric, but when you use it you really can come to appreciate it.

But, the EVOLUTION of the device is pure apple. Just like the Gen 1 version (which lacked so MANY clearly possible, necessary and desired features) apple CHOOSES to NOT include them in each next generation. They know their customer base will continue to come back for more and most (usually not I ) will come back for each and EVERY generation of product. They dole these features out slowly and over time. Could they release a product will nearly everything we want right now, YES. But they don't, that is product management and one of the reasons that apple is the second largest company on the planet.

Personally, I wouldn't have jumped on this version but after trying it at the release show I knew I wanted it. Being able to sell my Gen 1 ipad for 80% of the purchase price was also a factor.