PHIL SIMON
Updated: 11.15.13
On October 22nd, Apple will be announcing the release of several new products, including a souped-up iPad.
Up until now, I haven’t bought an iPad. I own just about every other Apple product: a MacBook Pro, AppleTV, an iPhone, and a few iPods. I’ve noodled with my friends’ iPads and have enjoyed the experience. It works basically like a big iPhone.
I’ve been resisting getting an iPad for several reasons. For one, I like to give my eyes a rest from the tyranny of screens. I don’t like reading e-books, even though I recognize their inherent advantages over their physical counterparts (search, highlighting, etc.). Also, I like using the MacBook’s physical keyboard and multi-touch touchpad.
Tablets are the way of the future.
Still, tablets are the way of the future. With a keyboard case, they function as de facto computers. I love the near-instant boot-up time. When I travel, I usually don’t write too much. I’m content to consume content more than create it. I can’t imagine writing a book on an iPad.
Do you own an iPad? Do you use it much? What do you like about it?
Phil, my lovely wife bought me a first generation iPad years ago and it take it everywhere. I’m never going to give it up. It could probably stand replacing, but it still works flawlessly and I use it ALL THE TIME. So…yeah. Totally go for it.
I own 4 ipads (one is a mini) and about to buy 3 more to run my computer system at work.
I love them, they are slightly different from a Mac Book, but right, with a keyboard, pretty darn close.
I think the Mini is the PERFECT sized one for daily use…I just got a mini keyboard for that one too…since I bought the mini, my full size at home just sits. Gave my parents one to use, and they do….the ease of use and size is perfect.
My three Grandkids (yes, I have seven) have them, first one to get an iPad was 4…and she was playing on one of mine at 2 years old.
Dive in.. the water is warm. 🙂
Thanks for the input, guys.
I was given one by my wife as a birthday gift three years ago. I tried to use it as my daily agenda but I could not find an app similar to the Franklin Covey one I had been using for years.
Now, I use it to take notes in meetings and read ebooks.
I am still debating this gadget myself because it is not fully integrated with my other apple devices
Have a great day