New Apple iPad (Page 1 of 3)

I followed the keynote live yesterday evening. I'm a little bit disappointed by this new device. I'm not saying it's not great, I have an iPhone (and the iPad is a kind of big iPhone/iPod Touch), I'm gonna buy my second MacBook and I'm really happy with them, I wouldn't use anything else.

I expected something less "i" and more "Mac" (yeah, the iMac is perfect ). It's a powerful gadget, the new iWork seems really slick but it lacks multitasking and other things that makes a device more a computer than an entertainment gadget. I'm quite sure it will be a success, the price isn't too high (16GB iPhone 3GS costs €575 here in Belgium, it's more or less $800) and it's really powerful. But I'm less sure I'll buy one anytime soon. Maybe the next OS will give it some "wow" features. Wait & see.

I am also a dedicated Mac user - started with a Classic and worked my way through most models including the original iBook.  I have resisted the iPhone so far as have an iTouch which is brilliant.  Used it for internet in Canada last year when I went to a conference and had free WiFi in my hotel room.

The thing is how long I will be able resist buying the iPad ... I too have been following the development of it.  Want to hold out until the next version - but you never know, I might just break and rush for the Apple Store!

Maggie

OK Brack - will try to hold onto my resolve!   

Maggie

That first reviewer didn't really think it through, as in, why should it have a phone? That comment wouldn't be made about a lap top and it certainly hasn't been made in reference to any other tablet computers that have come out.

Or was it just that the reviewer had bought into the advance hype (none generated by Apple as it goes) about all the supposed features it was going to have.

As a 1st gen media tablet it is as slick as anything that Apple brings out these days. Let me just make it clear that I own nothing made by Apple (lack of available cash is the main reason), but the idea of a giant iPod Touch with all that potential via current Apps and all those that will be written specifically for the iPad does have it's attractions. (well, for me anyway )

If I had the money I would buy one, but I would wait for the WiFi/3G version (which here in the Uk is about April I think)

Like all these gadgets, if you don't like it don't buy it (non specific 'you' here)

That's a good point Martin made, about having to prop up the computer.
Something the designers I guess, have thought about.

Never hurts to have another look at the web site www.apple.com

~ Brack ~

An Indian colleague tells me that in Gujarati "pad" means "fart".   I wonder if Mr Jobs knows that?

You'll never think of the iPad again without thinking "iFart"

Phil

I wonder what they think of the phrase, "Launching Pad" ?
~ Brack ~

I don't think, just the name will put off customers from purchasing it. Look at some of the names, car manufactures, with the help of Ad Agencies... come up with!! Ridiculous, some of them!
~ Brack ~