I’m writing this from my iPad so please excuse the brevity and typos.
This device really is amazing, it’s not going to replace my laptop, or my phone or my penis or anything, but it actually is magical. It’s a glorious way to consume content and literally touch the web. My iPhone feels awkward after just a few hours with this thing.
It’s strange because I can vividly recall being at comdex some 10 years ago when some of the first tablets were shown. I remember how excited I was then and honestly that excitement hasn’t wained much.
Of course in terms of software and the web that was way too early for such a device. Right now however the timing couldn’t be more perfect. With so much of our lives living in the cloud I’m not missing much as a look into this new lens called the iPad.
I’ll write more once the honeymoon is over but if you have questions here are a few of my initial answers:
Should I get one now or wait? Both.
Favorite apps so far? Netflix and Tweetdeck.
How jealous is wifey? VERY.
How does it feel? Easy to hold and like butter to touch.
How’s the keyboard? Not as horrible as I imagined.
Did Jobs do it again? Yes.
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Sean Percival is an internet entrepreneur based in Los Angeles, California.
April 5th, 2010 at 6:34 pm
do you think the price will go down, after few months?
April 5th, 2010 at 6:37 pm
I agree with everything you said about the iPad except that my wife isn’t jealous because I actually bought the iPad for her.
It is honestly the perfect couch computer for casual browsing, consumption and playing. It isn’t a laptop replacement for me either, but it does replace the laptop for quickly checking in on e-mail and everything else.
April 5th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
I agree as well- it’s not a full laptop replacement, but it is a traveler’s dream.
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April 13th, 2010 at 4:07 pm
by the looks of it…it can’t be a laptop replacement for everyone because it depends on the activities people do with their laptops..it’s gonna be ipad..cant be a laptop…it’s ipad
June 3rd, 2010 at 9:00 pm
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June 17th, 2010 at 12:07 am
I completely agree with all of you. Although the iPad is NOT a replacement for a real laptop or computer, it is great for traveling. Too bad it only works over Wi-Fi unless you want to pay almost $200 more for the 3g version. Lets see what the next version holds in store.
June 30th, 2010 at 9:54 pm
Nice review. Thanks for sharing. I agree that the iPad could replace the laptop/computer. :)
December 12th, 2010 at 12:13 pm
Thank you, Great review!