This has RPG and tech components, so I’m putting it in both. Most of it has to do with e-readers and the iPad at large. I also talk about how gaming might be able to take advantage of the iPad.
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Hoo boy. The Internet has worked itself up into a fine frenzy now, on account of Apple’s latest device, the iPad. For my part, I’m already sick of hearing people pontificate about it. The extent to which people believed baseless Internet hype isn’t terribly surprising. What I did find surprising is that people’re pissed that Apple’s device didn’t live up to the mythical device people had built up in their heads.
Oh, sure, if we’re talking about the actual device, I’m intrigued.
I decided a little less than a year ago that I had no interest in a netbook. The small form factor and low price were attractive. The keyboards were cramped; I didn’t want Yet Another Windows XP machine; and ultimately, I saw the lackluster performance firsthand. I could’ve gone for Linux, I suppose. My girlfriend’s netbook, originally an XP machine, now has a bunch of Linux Problems.
By contrast, I could see myself buying an iPad, either this generation or next. I own an iPod Touch and a Nexus One (disclosure: I work for the big G, meaning I received the latter as a Christmas gift). I frequently make use of one of my miniature devices, and while I enjoy the browsing experience, it could easily be improved.
Beyond that, I have some other thoughts.