Is Flipboard for iPad the real deal?

All the buzz around Silicon Valley this week is about the launch of a new iPad app called Flipboard, which brings together social streams and aggregation into a new mix of some kind.

Robert Scoble kicked off the hype earlier this week with his review. But when the app debuted, the demand apparently melted the company’s servers.

Since I don’t yet have an iPad, I’m relying on others for the description and reaction. Did you get it? If so, post your thoughts in the comments below.

And in the meantime, here’s the official Flipboard video that explains what the hype is all about: