Jackassalope

The iPad sales beat early iPhone sales

Well I would hope so. With the technology, interface, and expectations already proven by the iPhone, it only makes sense that the iPad would have a greater immediate success. It will be more impressive if it can prolong that success. Being a luxury item that goes beyond a cell phone but falls short of a laptop, makes it a more vulnerable. The real test will be at the 1 year mark (once the early adopters have all bought). Don't get me wrong, I still don't see it failing. I'm just not blown away by the early numbers.