Can the iPad fuel e-text books?

As we all know apple has finally dropped the bomb on everyone. The iPad is Apple's version of a tablet-kindle device. We can debate whether or not the $500 price is worth the admission for such a device, but I want to think about the impact it can have on school. Apple is pushing this device as THE unit to use when reading books digitally. I am sure Amazon disagrees but what the iPad can do that most other e-ink devices can't do is provide color multimedia build into the books. For instance... could you imagine reading about chemistry and not fully understanding how electrons work and with a click of a button you get a video SHOWING you how they work. So much for bonus cds in your $200 college text books. This device could really make an impact on different learning methods. I am not sure what to still make of the half a grand pad Apple has made, but I will not deny its potential. What do you all think about the iPad?