Back then I wondered if I really needed one at all. I expected that the real key to its success will be those amazing new apps that most of us hadn’t even yet imagined.
I also said I was going to wait before buying and wait and see how the next generation model would do. As you know, there is always a next-generation model.
Well, I waited a few months but temptation got the better of me and I bought an iPad over the summer.
I think it’s cool and a lot of fun. I can surf the web on it. I’ve watched sports on it.
Yes, there are a ton of useful apps on there but, to be honest, I still haven’t found that one “killer app” that says “Buy me” on it.
The best part for me, however, is the “instant on” access to the web and email.
It's nice to be able to flick it on and I’m on the Internet instantly. I don’t have to wait for it to boot up and I don’t have to go to my office computer and open a browser.
Being able to send and receive emails on the iPad is also a big seller to me. It means I’m literally not chained to my office or my desktop computer anymore to keep in touch with friends, clients, and colleagues.
Right now, we just leave the iPad lying on the kitchen counter or in the living room and its really become a part of our lives in such a short time. We like the fact that we can check anything we want quickly on the Internet – whether it’s email, a news item, sports scores, or even recipes.
It’s always on and always handy.
Would I recommend the iPad?
Yes. It’s a nice item to have but . . there are always buts:
- I still haven’t found that one “killer app” that shouts “SOLD!” in my mind.
- I’ve heard rumours that the next version will have two cameras for making video phone calls over the Internet. It’s really just a matter of time because the new iPhone already has this capability when you call from one iPhone to another.
If you can wait, I’d say wait . . unless you’re like me.
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