So yesterday (& this morning) I got to toy around with an iPad. Despite it’s popularity for being such an “EPIC FAIL!” and the cause for an internet joke phenomenon, I must say that I was thoroughly impressed! The iPad has proved to me that it’s convenient, useful and extremely good for quality entertainment.

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Tomorrow is the final long awaited release of Apple’s infamous iPad.

Is it the EPIC FAIL everyones been so chatty about, or is it really the start of a ‘new tech revolution?’ It is time to stop the jokes (..I know, I know, the Hitler one is pretty damn funny..) and really take a second to analyze,

‘Is iPad good for me?’

In a previous post, (as well as a video blog I posted up on our YouTube channel), I talked about my disappointment with Apple’s reveal of their new tablet. Now recently, I’ve began thinking about what I *really* want out of the tablet, as opposed to being a pessimist only thinking about all the things it doesn’t have..

..I think this pretty much sums up what everyone felt after the reveal. Yes, the iPad is basically a large iPod Touch. No, it does not have multitasking and I know, it doesn’t even have a camera! (Note: The iPad 2.0 will more than likely come with one.)

I realize that this kind of disappointment is justifiable being that some of these quirks possibly could have been resolved by Apple’s tech team, but let’s face it, Apple was just not aiming to create a miniature laptop!

I’ve been taking into consideration all the details that would be useful to me and all the things that I want out of a tablet.
First and foremost: I already have an iPod Touch. Trying to use it with the idea of it being a mini tablet is excruciatingly irritating. Just the fact of its size being so small is let alone a good enough reason to give up trying anything with it. I can barely read and respond to an email in 30 minutes, let alone accomplish any real sizable work while being away from my computer. Secondly, I want a virtual planner thats convenient, organized and will let me do my every days scheduling, planning and to do lists without having to spend an eternity typing out each little note. Using my iPod Touch for this is like that one lady trying to fit that pizza into her toaster on that Hot Pocket commercial, (*which I can’t find a video of, dang it!*), it just doesn’t make any damn sense! It takes an extremely long time, by the time I’m done typing my first note, I’ve forgotten the other 3 things I needed to buy at the grocery store.

Lastly, a HUUGE factor for me is applications and games. Games, games, *ohhh the games!* The games that will be developed for this thing will be incredible. Imagine games like World of Goo or even Machinarium and not to mention boardgames! Once developers get their trains a-chuggin, I know we’re in store for some sweet, savory goodness.

CONCLUSION: I say that if I can have a portable device thats roughly the size of my planner, thats great for surfing the internet, checking my email, reading my (few but cherished) favorite books, plays my favorite movies in good quality & on a nice-sized screen, is great tool for email, facebook & twitter AND lets me play some amazing games, I say I’m in.

Go ahead, give me your backlash but know that once the iPad 2.0 comes out, I’ll be far too entertained to care or listen to anything you have to say!

Apple’s infamous iPad is scheduled for release sometime in the month of April. However, pre-orders for the tablet are now officially available today!

This brings me to ask a question.
(And answer honestly because I know its ‘SOOOOoOooOoo CoOL‘ and funny to hate the iPad just like everyone else on the internet.)

DO YOU WANT ONE?

HONESTLY, I’m not afraid to admit that although I was thoroughly disappointed and had much higher hopes for the tablet, I have come to some terms with the iPad. Even though it’s not the Mac OS laptop panini sandwhich I had ordered, I still can find this product very useful. I did expect a lot more and yes, I already have an 32g iPod Touch with all the apps and doo-dads and what not, but have you ever tried to sufficiently surf the web on those dinky things? I can barely stand it! I hate it! I can’t get anything done on those, it takes an hour to compose an email and log in to places, and I certainly don’t like using such a small screen if I don’t have to. I’m not saying I want to purchase an iPad, there are many alternatives to choose from like the JooJoo Tablet, HP’s Slate, Archo’s Home Tablet(s), ect… but who can tell me which of all the alternatives is legitimately the better pick in comparison to the iPad?

Thank you Pee-Wee! We love you!

The morning of January 27th filled me with nothing but disappointment. Apple’s much anticipated announcement of their newest creation & rumored Apple Tablet left me violently excited for weeks! Up all night looking at forums, talking about every idea I could imagine for it, January 27th felt like it was going to be Christmas!

Now, I don’t really know what I was expecting, (HOLOGRAM COMPUTER/TIME MACHINE/CURE FOR CANCER) but with all the hype surrounding the product, I was expecting some kind of ingenious miracle. Instead, all we got was Christmas with the Griswolds, and the iPad being the unwanted Cousin Eddie.

Excuse me, did you folks say ‘new creation?’ Pish posh! It’s an upgraded iPod Touch! An iPad Touch!! Thanks Apple. If I wanted to spend $500 on another iPod Touch, them’ better be some goooood applications!