One More iPad Post

The combination of being an Apple enthusiast and the introduction of a new product is a wild mix because when you admire a company that excels in creating simplistic and effectual devices, you expect for that latest invention to add something to your lifestyle but if it doesn’t, maybe that’s a sign that it’s not for you. That’s the sole reason why I don’t own an AppleTV.

Personally the way I see it, I think you first have to define what type of relation you currently have with your iPhone before investing on an iPad and the easiest way for me to interpret that is to anaylze what the iPhone has done for me.

So far it’s replaced the generic mobile phone, a point & shoot camera, an iPod, a GPS and to a certain extent the need for an inexpensive video camera for those unexpected moments. What will the iPad replace? For me, absolutely nothing.

In fact what it will do is add to the list of things I need to carry because I already rely on the Kindle to read and on the iPhone to stay abreast with emails, blogs and social networking and plus a notebook for work related entries.

I rarely ever play games, watch YouTube videos or rejoice on movies with the iPhone and if the iPad is to elevate the experience of these two mediums, then I’m more convinced that I’m not the audience that Apple has in mind.

In one day alone, since the announcement there’s been a slew of great writing around the topic and I’ve purposely lost myself in the invaluable responses and reactions but I’ve come to one conclusion about everything: if you’re spending more time criticizing the iPad while still justifying the purchase of one, it’s clear that investing on the device is fueled more by desire rather than need.

Is it really going to do something for you or do you want it because everyone else is going to be bragging about it when they get it and you don’t want to be left out?

I’m officially stating that I won’t be purchasing one but I’m still interested in seeing how it goes. I’m excited for developers, for advertisers, for people that just want mass consumption on one beautiful device and also for companies that are already mocking up stunning accessories for a device that’s not even available yet.

2 years ago  /  3 notes