Jenelle D'Alessandro
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Cue the Laptop Drop into the Bay?
Raise your hand if you're ready to replace your laptop with the iPad...anyone?
No, I did not procure a new iPad. Yes, I would like to have one, but I'd much rather wait for the 2nd or 3rd generation when it will have more Jetsons-era bling.
Still, there are a few things I find to be some of the more compelling new uses for the iPad, if it continues to grow in usage:
The iPad massaging a tablet revolution in replacing textbooks in higher education.
Companies innovating as Hyundai has, finding clever ways to market their product with the iPad's help.
Small businesses leveraging new technologies to aid in point of sale.
David Pogue on the iPad. Twice.
The NY Times' David Pogue has just written a clever review of the iPad from two separate angles: (1) techies of nerdcore geekdom, and (2) everyone else:
"The haters tend to be techies; the fans tend to be regular people. Therefore, no single write-up can serve both readerships adequately. There’s but one solution: Write separate reviews for these two audiences."
In Pogue's classic style, he's summed up the debate with somewhat biting wit. Techies hate the iPad's impracticalities (and lack of Flash), but love its fast processor. Everyone else is (basically) consumed with wonder about how the iPad apps will change the experience of digital media.
His conclusion?
"If you like the concept, you’ll love the machine. The only question is: Do you like the concept?"
iPad Mania
Time will tell whether or not the iPad is Apple's "next Goldrush," but in the meantime Gigaom has released an interesting infographic that is worth a glance. Apple's (AAPL) record-high stock prices yesterday seem to indicate that expectation is brimming for the new gadget to be the next Golden Girl/Boy.
On the other hand, this morning the BBC reported that developers are warning iPad apps will likely cost more than apps on the iPhone/iPod touch.
If you are among the earliest of adopters and pre-ordered your iPad, you can start tracking your package from Apple's factory in Shenzhen, China.
And if you're a Curious George heading over to the Apple store this Saturday, be sure to check in with Gowalla while you're there. You might win some free Twitter junk.
Still a Horrid Name, But My Guess = 7 Million Sold in 2010
http://mashable.com/2010/03/29/apple-10-million-ipads/
What say ye? I'm definitely holding out for 2nd or 3rd gen.
