[onewhippedpuppy]

Originally Posted by 89911

I am interested. As far as the Ipad being easy to use. It is because there isn't a whole heck of lot of things you could (or want) to do beyond email, opening apps, and web browsing. Try to do more and it becomes MUCH harder to use then a Windows based laptop. I increasing find my ipad frustrating for more involved use and this becomes apparent when I take it and its the only tool I have on a trip.

You have to know and acknowledge its limitations. The iPad is fine for email and light word processing or spreadsheet use. Beyond that it simply can't compete with a laptop or laptop based tablet, and frankly it's not designed to. I prefer to take my iPad on trips because it's easy to haul through an airport, but at times still carry a laptop based on the work I anticipate doing.

My other thought related to the iPad and other Apple products - they're all masterpieces of engineering. Apple manages to infuse the look and feel of quality into every product they produce. Most smartphones are plastic, while the iPhone has an aluminum frame and glass front/back. The iPad has an aluminum frame with a glass screen. They manage to make everything feel substantial and well made, which is noticeable to even the non-tech savvy buyer. My wife has commented on both her iPhone and iPad that they feel very well made. She can't tell you why, but it is the impression that you get from handling the product.