Starting to get the iPad
Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
I wasn’t really sure why if someone had a laptop and a desktop (or just a laptop) you’d want to bother with an iPad considering it’s app based and doesn’t have all the power and flexibility of a laptop.
The one thing that does look amazing about them though is the idea of iPad versions of books and magazines. I think the promo video showed a sports mag with video and audio incorporated and it looked amazing! Here’s another exampled that popped up on Twitter today by Penguin Books. I’m not sure if its just a concept but the idea it could be used for learning and for kids development is another reason it could be great!
I just hope that eventually, as other tablets get better (if they do!), people will be able to get these great apps on more than just the iPad. Don’t want Apple taking over the world!
iPad iMagineering from Penguin Books on Vimeo.