IO540
Yes, my point exactly.
The iPad is very good indeed as a web browser. Yeah it doesnt bowse any differently than an old notebook purchased on Fleabay but it scores on battery life, instant on operating system and nice form factor. For me its worth it for that alone.
It will become useful in the cockpit when proper aviation moving map software is written for Europe. To repeat myself PocketFMS is superb and IMHO far and away the best. If you havent used the software it is not just scanned charts (which are a waste of time) but "proper" digital charting every bit as good as my Avidyne.
However you are right none of these products really come close to "proper" glass for in cockpit use. If this is what you want then I am afraid either invest in a panel fit unit or buy a Garmin 695, otherwise you are wasting you rmoney.