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An iPod That Appeals to the Geriatrics

I couldn't believe it when I saw a picture of Steve Jobs holding an Apple iPad. Really, it looked like Jobs had shrunk next to a regular-sized iPhone. Or, maybe it's much more like the iPhone for those who subscribe to Readers' Digest Large Print Edition. Take your pick.

Having realized I'm getting much older, I'm having some difficulty reading Web sites on my iPod Touch. So, all kidding aside, the iPad would be a welcome addition to my gadget clutter, if only to save my eyesight. Short answer: Yes, I like the idea of an iPad. Do you? Tell me at mdomingo@1105media.com or comment here.

And vote in my iPad poll.

Posted by Michael Domingo on 01/27/2010 at 4:51 PM


Reader Comments:

Fri, Jan 29, 2010

Cool technology. Looks great. Excellent price point. But still a tablet. Not powerful enough for "normal" busness use or convenient enough to carry around on a regular basis. I predict only moderate success for this, and continued greater success for the iPhone and iPod Touch.

Fri, Jan 29, 2010 Michael USA

I don't expect this to take off as its just a larger iPhone/iTouch. If they had put the MAC O/S on it and gave it a couple USB ports i would probably buy it. As it is, no thanks. I'll stick with my itouch that fits in my pocket.

Fri, Jan 29, 2010 Les Eastern North Carolina

I have been waiting for this technology for my disabled daughter. With the SDK I can develop a more generic and easy to manage communications device for her. Most programs on the market do not meet my particular needs so this is great. For me I do not see a use that takes me away from my laptops and cell pnone.

Thu, Jan 28, 2010 Rich. Lambert Delta, BC

Can't see where this will succeed over any other tablet. I guess the iPhone applications could be the big difference over previous attempts by Dell, Toshiba, HP. As far as a netbook killer..??? Let's see what it feels like with a keyboard first.

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