By Ashley Paula
Since almost everyone is talking about the iPad, I thought I’d jump on board and speak my mind. Let’s forget for a second that I’m a high-tech PR professional, dealing with technology everyday. Honestly, when I leave the office, I am an everyday consumer, who just wants to relax and enjoy the thrills in life. I’ve been reading article after article today from skeptics, who are listing out all the items the iPad does NOT have and listing reasons why it hasn’t lived up to all the hype.
One skeptic’s article I can relate to is Eric Zeman’s blog post on InformationWeek’s Over the Air, 10 Things the Apple iPAD Doesn't Have. I do agree that having a few extra features might be nice; however, I actually like the simplicity of the iPad. I can see how flash, a camera, multitasking and widescreen display would be nice, but I’d rather watch someone else pay more for the upgraded version (which I’m sure will come out soon).
For me the bottom line is that anything Apple creates is absolutely awesome, whether they are introducing brand new technology or not. The iPad is a combination of some of the best technology Apple has ever created, and while critics may be disappointed that they didn’t see the new features they did the day the iPhone came out, the iPad is the first of its kind and simple enough so that the everyday consumer can use it. If you look at how many consumers absolutely love the iPhone just because of the quality of touch screen, it makes sense that they’d integrate that same technology into a computer tablet.
For $499, I think the iPad is perfect the way it is and I can definitely see myself buying one.
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