If you need to skype so badly buy a loving computer
Tablets (aside from drawing tablets) are loving stupid, especially iPads, which are basically giant ipod touches.
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I thought iPad's were dumb until I got one myself (handed down iPad 1). I use it for drawing, music creation, image editing, guitar amplification (AmpKIT) and recording. Ever think about mobility? I could do any of that anywhere, not just at home.