Over the weekend, I had a unique chance to test out an iPad through a friend at work. She dropped it off on Saturday afternoon just when I was planning to doze off for a little nap (that didn't happen!) and picked it up on Monday morning.
My first impression was that it was smaller than I expected, but a good size. It really does just about everything that my iPod Touch does, but with afull size bigger screen. I did the stuff I usually do on my computer -- browsing blogs, making comments, facebooking, and checking email. I had a good time and after a few hours passed it over to my husband to play with. He had a good time too. As I headed to bed, I thought I could probably wait until the second generation comes out, but definitely still wanted one. The only downside at this point was the inability to play games on facebook b/c flash isn't installed. Not sure if you can install it, but if so, that would be a big plus. As I pondered a little more, I realized it wouldn't be great for blogging because I couldn't load pictures right on it. If only I could plug in my SD card like I can on my laptop, it would be almost perfect.
On Monday morning, I woke up and started reading some blog entries through my google reader gadget on my google home page. Well, Joan at Lazy Girl Designs, was showing off a new pattern (Margo) and pictures of her made up in different fabrics. Imagine my surprise when I came to discover that I couldn't scroll down to the second screen of her post! All I could see was the handles for the second purse! So, I thought it was maybe an issue with the gadget on the google home page, so I went over to the google reader page directly and the same thing happened. Deal breaker! If I can't read my blogs completely and quickly, I am out. I can easily do email and facebook on my iPod Touch. I can read blogs easily, but typing out a comment is usually held until I get to a full size keyboard.
So, the end result is that I am holding out....at least until the 2nd generation. And if they can't get the google reader to display all of a blog entry, I'm out. I must say though, that the video on it was excellent! If you're a movie watcher, it would be great for that!
Let me know in the comments if you have any other questions about it and I will let you know if I know the answers (chances are no, but a girl could try, right?)
My first impression was that it was smaller than I expected, but a good size. It really does just about everything that my iPod Touch does, but with a
On Monday morning, I woke up and started reading some blog entries through my google reader gadget on my google home page. Well, Joan at Lazy Girl Designs, was showing off a new pattern (Margo) and pictures of her made up in different fabrics. Imagine my surprise when I came to discover that I couldn't scroll down to the second screen of her post! All I could see was the handles for the second purse! So, I thought it was maybe an issue with the gadget on the google home page, so I went over to the google reader page directly and the same thing happened. Deal breaker! If I can't read my blogs completely and quickly, I am out. I can easily do email and facebook on my iPod Touch. I can read blogs easily, but typing out a comment is usually held until I get to a full size keyboard.
So, the end result is that I am holding out....at least until the 2nd generation. And if they can't get the google reader to display all of a blog entry, I'm out. I must say though, that the video on it was excellent! If you're a movie watcher, it would be great for that!
Let me know in the comments if you have any other questions about it and I will let you know if I know the answers (chances are no, but a girl could try, right?)
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