Figure out what you want to be doing and see if the ipad fits in it. Some creative things are more easily done on an iPad than a computer: I use the Adobe idea

Figure out what you want to be doing and see if the ipad fits in it. Some creative things are more easily done on an iPad than a computer: I use the Adobe ideas app (which has the most fluid 'ink') and a heavy stylus for creating sketches. Penultimate is quite useful to organize UI sketches. Also PDF annotation on the iPad is easier to do than on my mac (with a stylus). With (and without) an external keyboard, I use plaintext to take notes and taskpaper to manage todos. Lighter and less obtrusive than a full blown laptop. You can also use iPhoto, iMovie, Pages, Number, Keynote, and there are many stop motion animation apps. Maybe it is better for you to return it and use the money for buying a new laptop, hacksaw or a 3d printer (or sewing kit). It is up to you.