Just got the iPad to try out before iPad 2

[iMattcotv]

The first few hours of use have been really boring, but as i get more and more used to it, i find it more and more awesome.

I find typing on it pretty easy and fast, almost too fast actually..

Though the only thing i have found to be a bother, is my fingers get tired from constantly being held up and away from the screen, so that i don't accidentally hit other buttons while typing.

I find myself asking why I own one.. And thats a scary question to be asking... I havent really found a use for it besides just checking out cool apps like logmein, ink pad, music studio, and others.

I think that because I cant find a legit reason to keep using it, im going to take it back and not get the iPad 2

This is my 1/3 review of the ipad having used it since 3:30, 100% battery to now 67%

 

[saving107]

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[Higgs1]

well if you need to find a reason to own one you probably shouldn't......return it and then keep reminding yourself why you returned it that way you can fight the urge to go rebuy it....good luck!

 

[Jemi9OD]

well if you need to find a reason to own one you probably shouldn't...

+1.

 

[Cutwolf]

I don't think the iPad is meant to be the at home laptop replacement you might have hoped for.

I see it as a train/plane/airport/train station/car/class/work device (not literally work, but a device to supplement your work computer in the office).

I didn't own an iPad 1 and really want an iPad 2. I have an iPhone and MBP.

Here is how I see them fitting:

iPhone - location based services, phone calls/txts (obviously), music
iPad - note taking/train/plane/car/bed/fun/browsing/work (same definition as above) computer
MBP - more hardcore gaming, paper writing and editing

In all likelihood, I'll be replacing my MBP with a desktop and use my iPad for everything mobile.

 

[ravenas]

I don't think the iPad is meant to be the at home laptop replacement you might have hoped for.

+1

The iPad is not meant for loads of typing or virtual computer use. It is a read/watch/listen device with light text input.

If you really must use it for lots of typing, then get a case with a built-in bluetooth keyboard. Turn it into a pseudo-netbook.

If you need to access lots of external storage (SD cards, portable HDD, etc.), then get a netbook and be done with it.

 

[ucfgrad93]

I think that because I cant find a legit reason to keep using it, im going to take it back and not get the iPad 2

Sounds like a smart decision.