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Apple Media Pad concept The Apple iPad Now What?

The Apple iPad and Dock - image from slashgear.com

So Apple had their big media day announcement yesterday where they finally took the cover off the iPad. The best description I’ve heard so far is that it is a 10 inch iPod Touch. Just like the iPhone, it will have a couple of options for storage capacity and an option to add 3G connectivity. The low end model will start at $499 for 16 gig of storage and WiFi only — no 3G. The top end model has 64 gig of storage, WiFi AND 3G for $829.

I had the opportunity to watch the announcement yesterday with a room full of Apple users / fans and the general mood of the room was underwhelmed. Maybe its because the rumors of the iPad had been so rampant and included some pretty wild ideas. I think its more likely a result of no one really knowing what the killer apps for this thing is. Talking about it with my wife last night, maybe it would be a good information source to sit on the coffee table or end table? Pick it up when you need to see what other movies this person’s been in or check scores or something like that. Maybe it will play a part in the web of tomorrow?

So, have you seen it, heard about it, formed any opinions about it? Is this the appliance that will lead to the end of the personal computer as we know it? Do you have questions about it? Drop a comment below and lets talk!

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