First post from an iPad?

What update? To 2.1?

Originally Posted by ThEGr33k

Catch up... Erm, I fail to see whats to catch up with. No USB or external connectivity, no external memory, to extermal keyboard for real typing, no leaps forward in tech or interface... Indeed the only thing that is new (for apple) is the book aspect. Who really cares how it looks... "I know, it is no better than what I got, but wow it looks good, ill buy it!" Catch up.

Originally Posted by lukemillar

Originally Posted by Brettus

Just testing out my new toy! (not mine as such, work bought it) I'm just "evaluating" it. Very nice so far though!

Well from here it doesn't look any different to any other post I've seen on the forum, so a bit of a waste of money if you ask me.

[Viney]

The only things that apple have on thier side is thier software, as in user interface and thier design aspects of their products. Both i feel are second to none. As for features, usability and expanability, i think that the world of the PC is far better.

Still, i would have an ipad, think its a ipod touch and think im a small child again and its just really big!! There is always the £130k version thats 24ct gold plated witha diamond encrusted apple logo...nice!!

[Mr Speirs]

I think the iPad is a bit pointless as a product tbh, but I have a sneaky suspision its more of a research product as I reckon the next generation of apple laptops will be in this format.

[flymo]

Originally Posted by Brettus

Just testing out my new toy! (not mine as such, work bought it) I'm just "evaluating" it. Very nice so far though!

nope, I posted some weeks ago from a unit in North America

[flymo]

I dont agree that teh iPad is pointless, just not necessary for many people. It is a great platform for consuming information.

The way that one might be used, and therefore how valuable it may be is totally goverened by the tasks you do and the way that you prefer to work. Its actually surprisingly good as a web browsing platform for the sofa for me, I can be objective as I didnt pay for it.

I think a unit like this will eventually replace the way that you control your internet/cloud based information and resources. Think of it like a very powerful TV remote.

Its excellent for reading digital newsprint, magazines, web info etc.

Big gaps at the moment for me are;

1. No flash content. VHS vs BetaMax again, soon to be settled.
2. No multi user capability, thats a big problem in a household that wants to share these devices. Imagine being signed into the .org and your local DP pops around for a cuppa