Magical and Revolutionary?
Sunday, April 18th, 2010I have now had my iPad for one full week. I must say I absolutely love this device. The display is gorgeous. The larger screen size allows for easier typing as well as viewing. Yes, it’s basically a really big iPhone or iPod Touch — and it’s completely worth it! Even the battery life is impressive. iBooks is a great way to read an eBook, and I may even start reading more now because of it. I’m also looking forward to more of my favorite iPhone apps being ported over to the iPad. AND where else could you get The Uncanny X-men #1 for just $1.99 — I know it’s only a digital copy, but thank you Marvel Comics!
I’ve heard various comments from others stating “it’s not really a netbook”, or “it won’t replace my laptop ever”. It’s not supposed to people! I consider the iPad to be a supplemental device, augmenting my media consumption experience, as well as offering some productivity assistance. Although I can do a lot of things on my iPhone, it is the larger display that makes it a hell of a lot easier and more enjoyable. Checking email and getting tech news in the morning while my eyes are still adjusting to the utter lack of sleep is now better than the iPhone could ever make it.
The point of this device is for quick web surfing, emailing, and other tasks where you’d like a larger screen but don’t want to drag out the laptop (or drag your ass out of bed to go to your laptop), and the iPhone just isn’t big enough. I know some people who plan on using the iPad as a “laptop replacement” for the majority of their day. That’s great for them and if it works out for them, that’s even better!
But is the device “magical and revolutionary”? I’m not sure I’d go that far, but it’s pretty fucking close! I don’t think the iPad is quite revolutionary…yet. However, it will be the absolute foundation for the upcoming revolution in this arena of computing. I’m looking forward to this revolution and all the wonderful tech geeky goodness it will bring.