Does anyone know anything about the iPad2?

If you get the wifi only, then no, you will not be getting a data plan.
It really depends on how you’ll be using it. I got the wifi + 3G, because I knew the first time I wanted to use it and wasn’t in a wifi zone, I would be kicking myself for not spending another $150.

No, the WiFi iPad does not require a contract. See here – iPad 2

Yes, the 3G iPad is more $$, but it all depends on how often and where you will use it.

wifi is free, so duh

Yep, wifi is free. Think of it like a large iPod Touch. I own the 16GB wifi iPad 2 and love it.

Keep in mind that that if you get a 3G one the data plan is month to month. So if you go on a vacation you can pay the 15 to 25 bucks to have it turned on for a month then you can not renew it.