This is a serious question. The following is from the March 2012 iPad update news letter (red text from the original; all other emphasis added by me):
Each pilot will be issued an, Apple iPad 2 (16 GB Wi-Fi) and a protective case. During the first phase of deployment, our goal for the device is limited to replacing our paper flight manuals, specifically the FOM, FM, and WOM. During this period, the iPad must be properly stowed during all critical phases of flight below 10,000 ft. Therefore, we must maintain our paper manuals until the FAA lifts this 10,000 ft. restriction. Flight Operations is actively engaged with the FAA to receive the necessary authorization. When this occurs, we will expand usage to all phases of flight and remove the paper manuals. Currently we anticipate accomplishing this later in 2012.
So based on this, we are getting iPads now but we still have to keep all paper manuals, not just the Jepps. Something else to carry around with no reduction in anything else. You know this is all well and good for the L-UAL side who have ship sets. Why are we issuing these things before we get that FAA approval to actually eliminate the paper versions of these manuals and use the iPad below 10,000 feet?
Will it be a requirement that we have to pick up the iPad or even carry it? If not, I prefer to wait until the FAA signs off on actually being able to use the thing as intended before I get one from the CPO.