Last week I came down a little hard on Apple’s iPad. Even though it doesn’t have expandable memory, camera, keyboard, and the name is a little silly, the iPad will probably be more successful than I first thought for three reasons.
Reason 1: When the iPod was released years ago it too did not get a warm welcome. The device didn’t really sell well for the first two years, but now it dominates the market even though cheaper alternatives exist.
Reason 2: The iPad is an Apple product. Apple has an ever growing following over the last decade that seems to love Steve Job’s creations.
Reason 3: The internet is used more and more to consume media. My students use the internet for almost all of their entertainment needs. Whether it is games, videos, blogs, or music, it looks like the iPad will do any of these very well.
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It seems like everyone is really upset over the fact that it does not have a camera. I like that it doesn't have one. Not everything needs a camera. It reduces the chance some kid will take an inappropriate picture - which will possibly be posted online. There are also jobs (such as my uncle's, moms' and boyfriends' dad) where they are not allowed to bring any kind of camera into work. This would include a cell phone with a camera on it.
ReplyDeleteI think it will eventually sell really well. As you pointed out, it is an Apple. And they are a popular brand.