With every hour I spend with the Apple iPad, my initial skepticism evaporates a little more. I thought it was a beautiful gadget looking for a purpose. Now I’m starting to realise that it’s slicing a tidy little niche all of its own.
Apple iPad = sit-back computing
The iPad isn’t a replacement for a laptop. Nor even a netbook. It’s not a serious work tool. Its DNA is far more iPod than MacBook – but that is its strength. The large screen and zippy processor of the iPad open up a incredible new range of possibilities.
This is the computer reborn as a cross-generational leisure device. Its unbeatable when you’re sitting back on the sofa reading or watching TV. It’s also a social computer, perfect for sharing videos, pictures and games with friends. It lands firmly in between the sit-forward experience of traditional computing and the lie-back experience of passively consuming TV.
But if you’re thinking of buying one, it’s worth noting what the iPad can and can’t do. You can read my full stream-of-consciousness review of the Apple iPad Wi-Fi + 3G over at Stuff.tv.
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Comments ( 3 )
It’s a great device for sofa surfing!
My main usages so far are Instapaper reading, gaming, YouTube (love that app!), Twitter, browsing and splash of painting and music creation. I find I only crack open the MacBook Pro for blogging and video editing… Oh, and work. ^_-
James Burland @ iPad Creative added these pithy words on
May 26 10 at
4:13 pm
Ordered my ipad a few days ago, silly me ordered the apple case and will now have to wait 3 – 4 weeks for the case as they only shop together, so be warned they don’t tell you that!, still i can wait as i know it will be worth it
david batchelor added these pithy words on
May 27 10 at
7:23 pm
Tom great interview on Sky, I have had a little interest in the iPad but after listening to your comments and enthusiasm I want one!
John B Sheffield added these pithy words on
May 29 10 at
12:48 pm
