Today Apple released the much-hyped iPad. This is the overview video from the Apple website that displays all of its features and functionality. Here are some of my initial reactions.
- I definitely want a future version of the iPad. When the iPhone first came out I knew that someday I would hopefully own one. This summer that became a reality when I was able to buy the iPhone 3G S. I will have to wait for a price reduction and I want some new features that are currently not available. The first generations of the iPhone were not equipped with the ability to record videos and I knew I wanted that on my phone.
- I really don't care for the name. Not that I have a better solution, I just don't care for this one. Oh well. When I first heard iPod I wasn't too sure and now it is a common word I say and hear all of the time.
- Just like my iPhone, I really want to see multitasking capability before I buy an iPad. Even though I am not the best at multitasking, I do like to listen to music while I surf the web and check e-mail. For me, this is a must-have before I would buy one.
- There really should be an built-in camera. Our culture has rapidly embraced the photo and video world. Plus, I can picture using your iPad to video chat with family and friends.
- I love the 3G support that will come with the models they ship starting in April. Having Wi-Fi and 3G on my iPhone has been so nice and I don't know how I could go back now. I am anxious to see how much these plans will cost since I am already paying $30 a month for my iPhone.
- Because I am frequently on my couch when I am using my MacBook at home, I can definitely see myself using an iPad while watching TV and just hanging out. However, I'm sure that if I would use it to do much typing or work with the iWork apps, I would need to purchase the attachable keyboard.
- I would also want to purchase a case to protect the screen and outside of the iPad. Call me crazy but I really like to protect my tech gear so I can use them as long as possible.
