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Question of the Week: How are you going to use your iPad

28th Jan 2010

OK, so you know you're going to get one eventually, but how do you think you're going to use the iPad? Gaming, reading, surfing or maybe an expensive drinks tray?

Is it Apple's latest big mistake, or is it a stick in the ground for developers to build something that integrates into our everyday life?

If you haven't seen it yet, have a look at http://www.apple.com/ipad/

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Comments

Even though I asked this question I have an answer. I can see it being used for people in the home to read the paper, catch up on Facebook or flick through a few emails, that kind of thing. Relegating the phone and the Notebook to the office. The gaming potential is huge as well, it just all depends on what the developers do from here, in 5 years time I'm pretty sure we'll all have something like this in our homes. One word of advice though, I wouldn't buy a 1st Gen Apple product, I'd let it develop for a couple of years before jumping in.

By BB on 28/01/2010
I'll use it as a travel computer if the camera kit doesn't prove too irksome. The lack of multi-tasking is putting me off at the moment, I'm sure I'll ignore that once I get one in my sweaty palms.

By Rik Moran on 28/01/2010
I think iPad is a silly name, iSlate was much better I also think the fact that it doesn’t multitask is extremely poor

By Vivian Spencer on 28/01/2010
It's Apple, so I will buy one for a travel companion, really like the idea, however will the UK offset the US on price. Steve says it will cost 499 dollars, don't see that being £310, however I could be wrong.

By Colin Mulhern on 28/01/2010
I think I use it as a door stop!!! Cause its too pretty and not robust enough to take around for field use. As Mr V mentioned the non multitask task feature is a downer. For non IT literate individuals, suppose you work on a word document and want to switch, exchange information between the two. It will close the program and save it each time you switch (SLOW). Then services in the background to record the exchange the information, especially large chunks of data (SLOW).

By Patrick Ng on 28/01/2010
You can't beat the smell of a new book- no iPad can replicate that!!

By David Hodgson on 28/01/2010
Doesn't appear to do much more than the iPhone but it has a bigger screen. I wouldn't want to cart it around with me on a daily basis when I can slot a more feature packed phone in my pocket. I'm not conviced this will revolutionise anything and will probably only be purchased only by super geeks and Apple worshippers!

By Simon Edwards on 28/01/2010
I love this review. http://www.funnyordie.co.uk/videos/167d70800c/the-ipad I'm still trying to get my head around how I'd use it. I can forgive the name (as iTablet and iSlate are owned by others), and multitasking will come with a software update. I think the question will be answered by the app store. Anyone with an iPhone knows that they end up using the apps more than the native bits and bobs. The price is good, and I think it'll be great to have around the home to watch web tv, browse web, play games etc. Question is who is going to buy a first gen one?

By Jason Burrows on 29/01/2010
Seeing that it doesn't have flash or multitasking. I don't think i'll get one. The name Ipad is owned by Fujitsu who have already started proceedings to take Apple to court . I think it will be a huge flop. Tablets have a very small market share and i don't see that changing because of this it litterally is just a big Iphone.

By David Burnhope on 01/02/2010