What is the Ultimate Role of the Apple Tablet?

[HSJR]

Ipad is a completely new product; it is not fair to compare it with iphone and ipod because it has different function. I feel it is one of the most innovative device apple has created since the introduction of the iphone. I believe it can fit for all of applications such as; games, music, video, library, internet browsing, ...etc But I hope their electronic store services extend to outside US, otherwise the Ipad may lose one of its competitive advantage.

 

[Keniff]

Ipad is a completely new product; it is not fair to compare it with iphone and ipod because it has different function. I feel it is one of the most innovative device apple has created since the introduction of the iphone. I believe it can fit for all of applications such as; games, music, video, library, internet browsing, ...etc But I hope their electronic store services extend to outside US, otherwise the Ipad may lose one of its competitive advantage.

Lets also not forget that it's also the most expensive rectangle in history.
But it should create a new breed of sofa user, eh?

 

[LagunaSol]

Lets also not forget that it's also the most expensive rectangle in history.

I remember Sony Clies that cost more than the iPad. And the Newton. Not to mention pretty much every Tablet PC that has ever shipped.

Bonus points for drama, though I think you're stealing your lines from Steve Ballmer.

 

[Keniff]

I think you're stealing your lines from Steve Ballmer.

Not at all, I just have a feeling that (rather like the iPhone) it's worth while waiting for the iPad 5.0
(once they've really sorted it out, or choose to give us consumers what we really want).