Wednesday, January 27, 2010

iPad

Yes, it's cool.

Yes, I want one.

Yes, I have been conditioned to have the iPad be the obvious next device. My family and friends are entertained when I leave fingerprints on the screen of my macbook and become frustrated when I touch it's screen and nothing happens. This is the way things are supposed to work.

I see it has iWork.

Does it print wirelessly?

I will likely have to wait a while to get one. Even in it's amazing coolness, it's someplace behind "NEW dSLR CAMERA" on the priority list. And convincing Danjo that I Need one could be a challenge.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Of course, since it's built on the iPhone platform, you'll only be able to install Apple approved software.... hmn.... sounds like software-socialism to me!

sidewalk driver said...

If consumers don't like it, it won't be a money-maker. That's capitalism.

Anonymous said...

Did you now they've also stolen the name? The name iPad is apparently trademarked by MagTek software for their handheld scanners, and Fujitsu also has recently aquired a trademark for a device of theirs. Apple is apparently trying to muscle them both out by applying for the trademark under a fictitious company with the initials I.P.A.D.

sidewalk driver said...

Are you complaining about socialism? Or capitalism?

I worry more about how hard my daughter is working on her science fair project, and whether my son is ready for school on time than where Apple obtains the rights to the names for their products. Fujitsu and MagTek will have to take care of themselves, with the help of trademark laws, if need be.

I just want my electronic devices to work, and my Apple products work very well.

Anonymous said...

I'm glad you're worrying about your kids rather than wasting time posting about the newest Apple device you didn't even know you needed until Steve told you.

Me?.... I also spend my time worrying about my kids and would never waste time posting inflammatory comments on someone's blog for the shear pleasure of the argument.

sidewalk driver said...

Sheer pleasure.