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So my wife ran out yesterday and bought an ipad. Played with it a little. It's a fun little toy, but I stand by my thoughts on it so far.

Posted by pmb (aka pmb) Apr 7 '10, 07:28

It actually makes some sense for her. She just doesn't need much computing power and her existing laptop is dying. She can do most of what she needs on it (because most of her work uses are web based or just email) and the lighter weight is nice because she needs to carry it around a good bit. But it really can't substitute for other devices (other than a kindle) for more active users. So it's another thing. Nice to have if you don't mind the extra cost. It's kind of like owning a boat (though obviously on a much smaller scale). It's nice and fun but you don't need it and you have to be willing to absorb the cost.

One caveat, I do think there are great uses and opportunities for students with it (getting text books this way).

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Only Apple can get people to spend $500 on a device they're not sure they want or need. nm - Dignan Apr 7, 08:05 1
- and wiggie -- nm - Dano Apr 7, 08:39
Told you to buy her a MacBook - ty97 Apr 7, 07:36 2
- Actually I feel like I got off easy. If she can use this it's $500 bucks cheaper. -- nm - pmb Apr 7, 07:37 1
  - It's a gateway drug. Just wait. -- nm - ty97 Apr 7, 07:52
I don't see it as a replacement device at all and don't critique it as such. I think if you're trying to have it take the place of a laptop - oblique Apr 7, 07:34 4
- I get what you're saying, but that is sort of my criticism as to its longer term upside. - pmb Apr 7, 07:42 2
  - I concur. It needs to define its market space and purpose for existing. -- nm - ty97 Apr 7, 07:53
  - The long term viability is one reason I'm waiting. It could be that the apps + iPhone OS 4 turn it into an amazing platform - oblique Apr 7, 07:45
- I can see it as a replacement for a netbook - albeit an expensive one - but can see it appealing to that user base -- nm - decline Apr 7, 07:39

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So my wife ran out yesterday and bought an ipad. Played with it a little. It's a fun little toy, but I stand by my thoughts on it so far.

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