Many people around the world over have already started hating the idea of the huge tablet PC called the iPad. Many say it's a big disappointment and definitely not worth the $499 price. But many people like the iPad. So why you should get yourself an iPad?

Here are 6 reasons.

1. Because it's awesome. Let's be honest with ourselves for the moment. We know we all want the iPad because it is currently the coolest thing in the world. Forget the price, forget the people ranting about its limitations and just think about that sexy screen, that flawless aluminum back and that almighty software that has more power in it than you can ever imagine! This one is a great eye-catcher. Who wouldn't love to catch other people's attention because of a cool device?

2. Because it is a Kindle killer. Maybe not entirely, it's not a dedicated e-reading device after all. But for a multifunctioning device, this gives premium media-playing capabilities! iPad is certainly destroying Kindle's sales. So much thought have been put in to make iPad an efficient e-reader and for that alone, it is worth looking into.

3. Because it is a major gaming platform.The quality of this console's gaming experience it can deliver can certainly blow your mind. Plus with the thousands of applications you can choose from, the multitouch screen abilities and the landscape-to-portrait switching of the large screen, you will get more than what you initially expected. For an added value feature, this exceeds the reasonable expectations of reasonable people.

4. Because of its applications. Think about having access to more than 150,000 apps! This just shows how much you can do with your iPad. From making stick-it-notes on your homepage to running 3D games and mapping systems, iPad has every application you need, no matter what you're in to. Soon, developers will probably be adding more to the extensive selection of apps already available in Apple app store.

5. Because it's portable. You may hear people complain about its 1.5 pounds weight, and it's much larger than the iPod, but really when you come to think of it, no other device is as light as anything else which does what the iPad does. At 1.5 pounds, this is as portable as you can get.

6. Because it's an instant device. There were days when we were uncomfortable being with the heavy laptop or desktop OS running in the background. During those days, iPad was the perfect solution. It is a perfect device for listening to music, watching videos, surfing the web or playing games on the go.