04-12-2010, 02:53 PM
I had no intention of purchasing an iPad. From reading a ton of reviews, I understood that while cool, it would add nothing to the myriad of laptops and desktops around our home. My brother (generous that he is), bought himself one and got me one too as a gift.
After using it for the past few days, I must say, I had no idea how amazing it could be.
A few observations:
1. The multitouch is "how it is meant to be." Almost like using it for the first time. Using something like google maps is just an amazing experience now.
2. It is really, really fast. I can't believe how fast apps open and close and web pages load.
3. The apps are terrific. I was worried about having to use the iTunes store for all my content, but several apps have emerged that obviate this.
For instance, AirVideo runs as a server on my Power Mac. I use the client software to connect to the server (local network only right now) and then I can basically stream any content I have on my computer. It is very slick and fast.
I never got Remote Desktop to work well from my iPhone. But WinAdmin makes my iPad basically into a Windows 7 machine, and I can access all my work-related apps easily. It works really well.
The Netflix app is great. ABC has one for native content. And when Hulu comes out with theirs, it will kick things up another notch.
I guess I had expected this to be a fast, big, souped up iPod Touch. But goes so far beyond that.
Anyway, I'm very happy so far, as you can tell.
After using it for the past few days, I must say, I had no idea how amazing it could be.
A few observations:
1. The multitouch is "how it is meant to be." Almost like using it for the first time. Using something like google maps is just an amazing experience now.
2. It is really, really fast. I can't believe how fast apps open and close and web pages load.
3. The apps are terrific. I was worried about having to use the iTunes store for all my content, but several apps have emerged that obviate this.
For instance, AirVideo runs as a server on my Power Mac. I use the client software to connect to the server (local network only right now) and then I can basically stream any content I have on my computer. It is very slick and fast.
I never got Remote Desktop to work well from my iPhone. But WinAdmin makes my iPad basically into a Windows 7 machine, and I can access all my work-related apps easily. It works really well.
The Netflix app is great. ABC has one for native content. And when Hulu comes out with theirs, it will kick things up another notch.
I guess I had expected this to be a fast, big, souped up iPod Touch. But goes so far beyond that.
Anyway, I'm very happy so far, as you can tell.