So after an astonishing amount of hype, Apple have finally launched the iPad, a so-called ‘3rd device’ sitting between the laptop and smartphone.
It will be quite interesting to see just how many people will actually need an iPad. There’s no doubting that it’s a beautifully-engineered technical marvel, but it’s already being written off by some as just a powerful iPod Touch with a large screen.
However, with prices in North America starting at a quite reasonable $499, it offers a serious alternative to netbooks and a stern challenge to eBook readers.
From our perspective, it’s great news that existing iPhone apps will run on the iPad, and coupled with the right in-car mount there’s a fantastic in-car navigation experience potentially packed into it’s svelte form (the models that pack a GPS receiver at least).
So the question on a lot of minds, will you buy an iPad when it’s available? Cast your vote in our poll or comment and share your thoughts.
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3 Comments
In Car Mount??? Seriously putting an iPad on the dashboard would restrict a driver’s view massively! There must be a reason in the industry that sat nav’s (either as a standalone unit or part of a smartphone) have a set size and form factor. Really can’t see an iPad hanging off the side of a car’s console and being nothing but a hindrance – take up too much room surely??
I love Copilot on my iPhone and before that on my XDA Orbit, don’t think I’d want it on a device much bigger than that.
You just know SOMEONE will mount one of these babies in their car!
Gotta see that!!
I want to buy the iPad today I hope it as good as Steve made it look.