Apr 17 2010
Apple Ipad Ordered
I have done a lot of reading about the new Apple iPad. There are many who love it and several people who do not.
One of the biggest arguments is the price. I can not disagree with this argument. However, I am sure that this kind of technology is expensive to create for the first time. I also say that if you afford and want it, buy it. If you do not want it or can’t afford it do not buy it.
I drove to the Apple store today to see all the hype for myself. I have to admit, I love my iPod touch. With that said, I tried to keep an open mind.
I was amazed from the moment I picked up the iPad. It is an amazing device. The quality was great and the apps and videos were crisp and easy on the eyes. It was so cool when I checked out a book and it was clear and the pages even turned like a real book. I watched a YouTube video and it played larger and clearer than on my desk top computer.
I found as an iPod touch user, there was not much of a learning curb. Yes, this is like a big iPod Touch but offers a lot more features. I was hooked right away and was ready to buy. That was when I found out that they did not have any in stock. They had sold out quickly and the only way to get one was to order from the Apple website. That brought up another decision.
If I bought today at the store, I would have bought the Wi-Fi only model since the one with 3G capacity will not be available until the end of April. At&T offers a data plan that is $14.95 for 250 mg of Internet usage or $30 for unlimited access over their mobile network. The problem was, to get the upgraded model, it was an additional $130. I also needed to decide if I wanted the 16gig, 32 gig, or 64 gig memory. This too became a cost issue.
OK, you have figured out by the title, I ordered one. I ended up going with the 3G and 32 gig memory. I added on a case and an adapter for a SD card or digital camera. All total with tax, it came to $858. I know it is a lot but as I said before, I love my iPod touch and this is just too cool to pass up. I do not spend easily and it took a little nudge from my wife but I hit the order button and placed the order. I will return to write a full review as soon as I get the iPad and use it for a few days. Until then, if you have one of the iPads, please share you likes and dislikes by leaving a comment or two.
4 Responses to “Apple Ipad Ordered”
iPad…? well, I think it’s just useless gadget. It’s just my opinion so don’t get mad
I do not get mad so easily. I received the iPad on April 30, 2010. I am planning to write a review on it after a full month of usage. However, I will respond now to your comment.
The invention of the telephone, the computer, a VCR, cell phones, automobiles, etc.. were all at some point in history called useless. Way replace the horse and buggy with a loud smelly automobile? That very question and many other throughout history was answered very clearly.
In the advance of the future we must make leaps, some are for the pleasure of all and some are appreciated by the few.
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Nice to read this article, could you please update your user feedback about ipad and what all lack in ipad. Interested in knowing that.
keep writing
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It really takes a lot of money to own an ipads. Well its the trend and the craze. People goes gaga about this new “in thing” right now.
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