Personally, I find the 'on-screen keyboard' of the iPad irritating for prolonged typing - others seem to get use to the feature - maybe a personal decision? I'm now taking my iPad 'on the road' (w/ local Wi-Fi connections available at the places we stay) instead of a laptop - have an Apple BT (Bluetooth) keyboard and that combination works out fine for us; SO if you are trying to type a LOT into your iPad, I would strongly suggest that you investigate BT KB options - good luck and please let us know your solution!