My wife and I try to get what the other wants. We talk about it ahead of time. This year she wanted the new iPod Nano. I was concerned that with her eyesight she might enjoy the iPod touch 5 better and proceded to extol the virtues of a larger screen with retina, the camera capabilities etc. She liked this so I have her new Touch safely stashed away at Santa's workshop. Last year she got me the Zagg keyboard and although I like it it is not the kind I would have wanted had I purchased it myself. This year I sent her the link for the Brydge. I'm really looking forward to that keyboard. JonnyP, I think you did the right thing by showing your son the iPad you wanted as this opened up dialogue between you and you wife.
I hope you get your favored iPad. Happy Holidays to all.
Cheers, Dan