If only they had put a webcam in it, I would have bought an iPad for me and each member of my family. Till the day comes with a webcam in it, I won't be purchasing one. It's nice to see it may be planned for the future though:
http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/confirmed-iphone-os-3-2-has-support-for-video-calling-file-dow/
http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/29/confirmed-iphone-os-3-2-has-support-for-video-calling-file-dow/