Hi Robert, I thought about treating myself to an iPad for Christmas but decided it was too much to spend on myself. Then a very dear friend presented me with one a couple of weeks later and I love it!!
The one I have is 16mb. It's great for the Internet and I ave downloaded a few apps and games (candy crush is sooo addictive!). I also use it to Skype family abroad.
I would strongly advise getting a decent cover to avoid damage and a stylus pen to avoid greasy marks on he screen.