That's just because you hate Apple products and we all know this.
I hate apple. Yes. But that doesn't mean the Ipad isnt complete shit.
Here are its flaws
1)No flash
2)No keyboard (ever tried to take notes on a touchpad? It sucks massively. A Netbook will give you ten times faster typing speed. So you can keep up with your professor)
3)Its touchscreen. Probably the worst thing for taking notes. write to fast, and it doesnt capture everything, write slowly and you fall behind in your notes.
4)Tiny amount of applications support. Want to use it for anything but taking notes/small games? good luck
5)You cant replace the battery.
6)No security at all
7)NO FUCKING FLASH
8)You have to use safari
9)Overheats
I'm just trying to prevent you from wasting 500 dollars for no reason at all

. You wont want to use it in school. If thats what your planning on doing. You can get a lighter netbook for cheaper.
I'll be honest. I was excited for the Ipad before it came out. They design concept was great. The implementation was epic fail.