I had the same thought. I'm starting to use an iPad for a sideproject using Django.
In my workflow I'm using Working Copy to manage my repositories and Pythonista to code. I'm just starting but it's been a nice surprice. It is far more pleasant than I expected.
I don't want to use Mesenger but I need to use FB to keep in touch with my family abroad. I always have to make the browser render the non-mobile site.
I've just changed my bookmark and I'm not looking back. :)
Even with all the flaws that these men had, they did something extraordinary good.