RT or Delete?: The iPad
Posted on April 6th, 2010 by SkyeMcIntyre
First came the iPod, then the iPhone, and now, the iPad; a tablet computer released this past Saturday which has thrown Apple devotees, average Americans and techies alike, into a tizzy. Though the device has only been available for a little over 72 hours, Apple is reporting that over 300,000 units have already been sold, with more than 1 million apps downloaded.
While we don’t yet have our hands on an iPad to give you a first-person review, we think Engadget’s ‘iPad Apple Review‘ is pretty thorough.
The verdict: You tell us. If you’re one of the lucky ones who already have an iPad, we’d love to hear what you think!
I am in love with my iPad. I got mine on 4/3 and have been using it a lot. I did take it on a trip and the only bad thing was that the hotel did not have wifi in the rooms. Only in the lobby which I didn’t really expect.
Otherwise, I use it to blog, read blogs, research, watch movies, listen to music, check email, write letters and proposals and just about anything else that comes up. Other than being able to access the internet outside of my home or near free wifi, i have not had any complaints.
I’m considering investing in the mifi. I have the iPhone and there are a few apps that will let me access email, photos and the camera from my iPhone via bluetooth connection and that has helped. I can type my email on my iPad and send it via my iPhone. I hope more apps like that come out.
It is definitely more than just a big iTouch. I’ve given my Nook to my hubby also and I’m reading on my iPad now.
Definitely a Delete.
Sure, the Ipad marks a new era in personal computers. It won’t be long until everyone has a powerful computer handy. But does this really live up to the hype? I don’t think so. The ipad cannot multitask, an essential in a world in which people are constantly juggling between internet browsers, email, instant messages, text messages, work processors, etc. Consumers find multitasking essential. Because the Ipad cannot work like a true computer, it fails to satisfy the need for a central hub. Even netbooks (small laptops that generally are used only for internet browsing/email and word processing) do a better job of delivering what the consumer wants. In short, the Ipad is just an oversized iphone.
I’ll stick to my laptop
If you want a sneak peak of what I think is next for consumers check this link out. It will truly unite computing/multi-tasking/media.
http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/pattie_maes_demos_the_sixth_sense.html
iPad is way too cool to own, i wanna buy one next month.~’-
my girlfriend is going to give me an ipad on my birthday this month.”.`
iPad is a bit expensive, i just hope that they could reduce the cost of that gadget-;,