iPad - now with wings!

[Disneyphile]

I'd be more interested if it had a firewire connection so I could record directly to it from my camera, while simultaneously using it as a monitor on my tripod.

[Pirate Bill]

The photoshopping has begun.

[Andrew]

I can't figure out why I'd need one even if the feature set weren't somewhat disappointing. I have a MacBook Pro (no Apple hating here) and a Palm Pre, so I'm covered from both the full-size experience and the mobile access ends. I can't quite see the need for something in the middle.

Add that to those disappointments I mentioned:

• no multitasking
• no independent development (App Store only)
• WiFi only unless you pony up the extra $130 plus $15-30/month for AT&T
• AT&T? Really?
• no built-in camera (not a huge deal but surprised it was left out)

If I needed something in between my Pre and my MBP, I could pick up a fully-loaded Dell Mini 10v and install OS X on it for less than the iPad. I can't see the need right now but even so, I really can't see the iPad as a viable product to fill that need.

[Kevy Baby]

Originally Posted by Andrew

I can't figure out why I'd need one even if the feature set weren't somewhat disappointing. I have a MacBook Pro (no Apple hating here) and a Palm Pre, so I'm covered from both the full-size experience and the mobile access ends. I can't quite see the need for something in the middle.

I'm in the middle on this one. For me (who does not have a notebook), it would definitely fill a void in my life. But I am disappointed with some of the same things (and not on others):

Originally Posted by Andrew

Add that to those disappointments I mentioned:

• no multitasking - I agree - this is probably the single largest disappointment for me
• no independent development (App Store only) - I have never been bothered by this detail. I have always preferred the safety of knowing that adding an app was not going to cause me problems with the OS, other apps, etc.
  
• WiFi only unless you pony up the extra $130 plus $15-30/month for AT&T - I agree - if I could tether it to my iPhone (which it appears you can't), then this might be less painful
  
• AT&T? Really? - I agree - but does the fact that the device comes unlocked mean you could chose your own provider (I honestly do not know)?
  
• no built-in camera (not a huge deal but surprised it was left out) - I agree
• I also have concerns about the display being usable for extended reading periods (e.g. - using the device as a full blown e-book). Based on what Alex has said multiple times, I have my doubts (but I really should examine my view of Alex as an all knowing arbiter of life).
  

[BarTopDancer]

Originally Posted by Kevy Baby

but I really should examine my view of Alex as an all knowing arbiter of life).

Nah, he hasn't really been wrong, yet.

[Stan4dSteph]

Yes, menstruation and feminine hygiene jokes NEVER get old.