> If you're advanced enough you feel the need for more, you can get the compiler then - they're still available, just not bundled.

I don't believe you can acquire a C compiler for the iPad without buying an actual computer. At which point, why get the iPad again?

With just JS, it's a toy. A powerful toy, yes, but it's a small subset of what's possible with a computer, and one that leaves a very bitter taste in my mouth.