Much to my disdain, due to requirements by a client, certain aspects of their current website / video project dictate that I own an iPad (wifi only). There is no Apple store in our area, so I would be buying from it either Best Buy or Wal Mart. So, activating "in the store" won't be an option.

That being said, after reading a little about this thing on the internet it appears that if I would like the privilege of spending my money on this device I will be required to have an iTunes account on at least one of my PCs to activate and to continue to use the iPad. Well, that's not going to happen. So, are there any iPad users out that can confirm that Apple / Steve Jobs demands that I have to have an iTunes account to use their precious little iPad?

If using iTunes is required then I will pass on this project.

Thanks.