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[JUSTFRED1]

Pogie is right saying it will take time to see what this thing can do and that we should wait to bash it or praise it. But, i need a 12" or less netbook for travel, not a big itouch. I will not buy it and I have been using Macs since 1990. My 15" MacBook Pro is just to big for my travels.

[Canadave]

I bought the iPod Touch, and thought it was great. I then got an iPhone, and thought it was even better. I expect I'll buy an iPad too. Everyone who has held one has raved about it, and say that until you use it, you can't fully appreciate it.

I was surprised it didn't have a front facing camera - this would be the perfect iChat client. With every MacBook, iMac and display Apple sells now having a camera, it seems odd that the iPad does not. The Nano can do video, so it can't be that hard, expensive or taxing on the hardware. Perhaps in version 2?

However, the question of Wifi or Wifi + 3G is trickier - I'd be content without 3G connectivity, but if you don't get 3G, you also don't get GPS. I think this could be a great mapping device, but GPS is needed for that. So, my current thinking is - get the 3G one, but without any data plan.

[Glenn]

Pogie is right saying it will take time to see what this thing can do and that we should wait to bash it or praise it. But, i need a 12" or less netbook for travel, not a big itouch. I will not buy it and I have been using Macs since 1990. My 15" MacBook Pro is just to big for my travels.

My Wife and I are debating whether we should get one, or two.

For us, it's an easy decision.  We both have iPhones, and a bunch of applications on them.  We're looking at a mobile computing solution with Netbooks as a possible choice.  We've looked at the new eReaders out there (Kindle,Sony) and feel they're over priced for what they do. 

The iPad is a great alternative for us, and wins hands down.  It's worth it because it will run the applications we know and love from the iPhone.  There are existing applications that the extra screen space will absolutely enhance the functionality for.  I can't wait to use Applications like "Flipbook" on a larger screen.  I think "Enigmo" will be more enjoyable. 

As an eReader, viewing angle is superior as mentioned in the Keynote presentation.  But more importantly for us is getting a device we can read in bed without disturbing our slumbering counterpart is important.  We held off getting a device like the Kindle because it doesn't have back-lighting for that purpose.  The iPhones we have are good.  You can dim the brightness and everything.  We're looking forward to having an iPad that can do the same thing but with proper reading space.

There are enough existing applications to guarantee a great user experience on the iPad.  Even if development shops choose not to make custom enhancements for iPad use, there's enough software out there that will work well to make sure it's not a bad investment for anyone.  It's part of a platform with very affordable software.

I'm a programmer/engineer, so many might consider the iPad light on processing power for someone like me.  But with applcation that support VNC, and Remote Desktop, this is not necessarily the case.  There are apps with interfaces to MySQL, and SQL Server, so there too I'll be able to leverage the iPad for work.  I can't wait to have it as a nice interface to all the OReilly Safari books I have online.  And I won't feel like I'm lugging around a work machine while carrying it.  ...The wifey will use DocsToGo, and I'd imagine most other Office workers could as well.  $15 for the ability to create and edit Office documents.  The iPad won't be as bad as some people might think for getting some actual work done.

So hands down, it's an easy choice for us.

[GozerTC]

I am still very torn on getting an iPad.  I bought a Nokia N800 a while back and quickly skinned it to be a PADD. (STNG) It worked well as my eBook reader if a bit small, right now all it needs is a new battery and I'm sure it'll work just fine again. 

I also have an older Macbook Pro 15" that I take to work regularly that's still humming along like a champ.  So for me the point will be, does it really fill that "in between" slot Steve was going on about in the Keynote better than either of my current choices.

I'm sure it beats my N800 hands down on everything but cost.  But can I live without the options my laptop provides me?  Only time will tell but for now I'm very torn. 

[spiffking03]

It ain't just Pogue. Things are lining up for more to come once March comes around.

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[taaustin]

Seriously,

I am a biology professor, department chair,part time app developer and my wife is a nurse practitioner.

I'm buying a 32gb wifi only model on day-1.  That iPad will be used in my classroom both to show textbooks as reference by projector, and to present Keynote lectures.

A few weeks later I will buy two 64gb 3G models one for my own (app dev & personal use related) use.

The third (64/3G) will be used by my wife in her medical practice.  She already has a large collection of medical apps (drug reference etc) that she uses daily.  Add in Pages for taking patient notes, Keynote for patient education throughout the day and Numbers for various bookkeeping tasks and this device is a slam dunk for her practice, which can be handily written off!.

Yup, buyin' three pretty much the second each version is available.  Then we get to look at gifts for Mom etc...   Who knows, by years end, I may have bought even more.

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[dixonge]

It's all about the app store.

Have you ever noticed how much luck is involved in finding good apps for your Mac desktops and laptops?  You search Google, you get a few hits here and there.  Some links are broken.  Half of what you find is woefully out of date or abandoned.  And the other half is overpriced.  Plus, me, I'm a cheapskate.  I'll use open source or free apps even if they are half-way crappy rather than pay big bucks. 

BUT - my iPhone?  Holy cow, the number of paid apps I've accumulated is ridiculous.  Fortunately they're all damned cheap!  Since having my iPhone I've begun to wish that Apple would put together an app store for full OS X apps.  I might find something quickly that way, and at a fair price.  Like, say, iWork for example.  Never bought it.  It would cost me $80 for a copy for my laptop, and I've never needed it that badly.  Google docs works just fine, thank you very much.  But now I can grab a copy of Keynote for just $10 on my iPad?  Sold! 

And guess what?  I'm betting sales, both as measured by units sold and dollars of profit per unit, will go up dramatically over the next couple of years. 

I'm sure I'm not the only one who is doing a lot of thinking about whether or not the iPad could replace most if not all of their computing needs....

[basboy]

I will eventually get an iPad 3G and a WiFi one. Why? Well so my husband and I don't fight over who's aps are on it and when we use it. Plus a 3-G for when we travel. Otherwise keep the 3G off.
I was going to wait to see if they don't sell fast enough and Apple drops the price, but I suspect based on selling almost 3/4 of a million of them in 2 days that Apple will not drop the price. Yet I have expenses to deal with, taxes, unexpected dental stuff, CC payments along with other stuff. So it isn't something I need (such as if my iPhone went dead I would be forced to buy one at full price) so I can wait.

[Jim Klaas]

I have one iPad and another one on order. I am amazed by it, BUT....there needs to be a better print option and although most of the iPhone apps carry over, when you pump them to full screen the resolution suffers. I am guessing both these minor issues will be fixed with apps and a few more bucks from my wallet. USA Today is beautiful and check out SketchBook Pro....HOLY COW! and only $8...I am not an artist but even I could draw some pretty cool stuff. The app begs for a print driver. On the downside...."you have got to be kidding" award goes to Popular Science that thinks they can charge FIVE TIMES a snail mail subscription for the digital version....good luck! Ever Popular Science figures it out or somebody else will.

[spiffking03]

I'm looking for a free one, preferably not stolen. I'm not ready to leap into $499 just yet

[shleeGoo]

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