iPad Wi-Fi Issues?

Recently it has become apparent that new iPad owners have started to complain about connectivity issues surrounding their recently purchased iPads. This was a concern held by many before the iPad's release, and now as the forums fill up, could this be the major downfall of the beautiful all aluminium backing of the iPad?

Perhaps.

The obvious resolution to this problem is the iPad 3G version set to hit the shops later this month, being that the 3G version incorporates a plastic backing at the top to allow for 3G connectivity, this could increase wifi-connectivity, therefore resolving any issues. However I'm not sure that this is what current iPad owners want to hear. Many have speculated that Apple may quietly release a software update for the device to address the issue, and let's hope so!

This could indeed be a lesson to Apple about connectivity issues, however it is highly unlikely that Apple didn't rigorously test the iPad before it's release, and so I suspect that this could just be down to a software issue.

What is also interesting though, is that new owners are required to connect the device to iTunes before it's first use, could this perhaps hint as towards a quiet software update? Maybe, maybe not.

Lastly could the forthcoming iPhone OS 4.0 solve these issues? Given that the iPad OS is based on a newer version of the OS than the iPhone, it could be the case that Apple is just working around the bugs, and has scheduled a conference regarding this update so soon, so that it is able to get the software out to all the affected devices to stop the many frustrated owners.

What's your opinion on the subject? Are you an iPad owner, and if so have you experienced any issues like those mentioned above? If so, let me know your thoughts, I'd be interested to know if this, widespread, issue is one of unbearable conditions.