Who can tell me about their iPad?

I'm considering getting an iPad for my wife.

She currently uses an old laptop that is slow, the battery has failed and the mains connection is 'dodgy'. She uses it mainly for browsing the Internet, email and music (iTunes). She uses it while sitting on the sofa watching TV.

It seems to me that an iPad is looking like a sensible replacement.

Would anyone like to share their iPad experience to tell me whether or not it will be a good investment for my wife?

Thanks!