I disagree with you almost every point. I don't think its revolutionary machine, I just think your 'reason not to get one' are pretty weak.

1. iPod is just as silly, but you are used to it. A non point.
2. OK, but this battery is better than you would get from almost any laptop or netbook.
3. The lack of keyboard doesn't restrict the iphone - most people have no problem with the on screen keypad on those.
4. Yes, this is a fair point, but add a USB and users expect everything to work on it - in fact drivers would need to be written for everything you plugged in.
5. Its not a camera, not sure why you think it should be.
6. Yes, it is expensive, but probably good value considering the technology it contains.
7. Not this again - flash is horrible. Its the worst way to display video, its buggy, processor heavy and its often used to deliver ads that nobody wants anyway.
8. GPS is a battery killer. Add that and you'll have no battery AT ALL. Too big to use as a satnav and GPS doesn't work inside anyway - if you are inside you already know where you are.
9. Agreed, it would be nice, but only useful for certain apps - pointless for others.
10. - It comes unlocked - any 3G sim will work.
- 140,000 apps prove you wrong on the 'closed environment'- what exactly is that you think apple is stopping you from doing?
- Yes the greasy hand prints will be annoying, so will scratches and dents but would you rather it was ugly to start with? Treat it with care.
- Widescreen - its not big enough for there to be any benefit to this.
- The screen issue may be a good point but I don't like e-ink screens either.

Here are some better reasons:

1. I already have an iphone that does (almost)all of this.
2. Its too big to carry around without a bag (unlike an iphone that goes everywhere with you)
3. The screen will be hard to read outside (see iphone for details)
4. They charge you for iWork - come on I just spent $500 and you want another $30 for the most useful apps?

@ajoke fair enough. No more apple coverage from me for a while!
Now go tell the hypers to stop too!

@stamper

I haven't seen many hypers actually. From social networking sites, the general reaction seems to be one of confusion, most people don't see the point in it or they just hate Macs anyway. I'm guessing you're in the former category right?

I agree with ajoke, it's close minded to knock it before you've tried it.

So you don't like anyone criticising your precious Apple, fanbois? So someone can only comment on features if they actually have one? How many people then could offer a review of a Lambhorghini? You commenters are so pathetic.

@nowtlikehim

1. "a non point". Putting the silly name at #1 was supposed to be a bit of fun, but I'm not the only one who thinks the name is off-putting. Search Twitter for iPad and Bodyform ;-)

2. "this battery is better than you would get from almost any laptop or netbook". Netbooks like the Samsung NC10 have proven battery life of over 7 hours in real-world situations, and they have a larger screen and almost full-sized keyboard. Let's see what battery life the iPad really gets once it's loaded with some apps and being used in anger.

3. "The lack of keyboard doesn't restrict the iphone - most people have no problem with the on screen keypad on those." Yes but that's a phone - you wouldn't expect a large keyboard. On a larger-screen device like the iPad I'd compare it with a netbook, not a phone. Netbooks do have a keyboard.

4. "drivers would need to be written for everything you plugged in" -- ahh gotta love the millions of drivers for the Windows OS eh. I can plug all sorts of devices into a netbook's USB port and they just work. I won't be able to do that with the iPad.

5. "Its not a camera, not sure why you think it should be". I don't think it should be a camera, I think it should have one. Google iPad and "no camera" for all the others who agree it's a shame you won't be able to do video conferencing.

6. maybe

7. "flash is horrible". Your opinion, I disagree.

8. maybe; 9. agreed

10. perhaps; "140,000 apps prove you wrong on the 'closed environment'" -- applications must be approved by Apple before they can go in the App Store. Remember when it decided to ban the Google voice application?
http://www.techcrunch.com/2009/07/27/apple-is-growing-rotten-to-the-core...

"Yes the greasy hand prints will be annoying, so will scratches and dents but would you rather it was ugly to start with" -- my point is whether I'd want a tablet or a netbook. The netbook form factor protects the screen and gives you room for a keyboard. And you can tilt the screen to get the optimal angle to avoid glare depending on your lighting conditions. I think that's one of the reasons netbooks and notebooks outstripped tablet sales by 80 to 1 last year. Of course, the iPad might change all that.

I didn't say my article was a review. It's my opinion as to why I think it has disadvantages compared to rival devices. No, I haven't played with one yet. But then, neither have you, and you are happy to let us know your opinion?

"1. I already have an iphone that does (almost)all of this." < it really doesn't matter if Apple exclusively sells the iPad to people who *don't* have an iPhone. The market is still easily juicy enough for them.

"2. Its too big to carry around without a bag (unlike an iphone that goes everywhere with you)" < it's not competing with smartphones. You may need a bag for your netbook too, though obviously it has the advantage of a protective case that houses a keyboard, so you may not.

"3. The screen will be hard to read outside (see iphone for details)" < agreed. I already mentioned the advantage of having a keyboard that protects the screen, and it reduces glare too.

"4. They charge you for iWork - come on I just spent $500 and you want another $30 for the most useful apps?" < agreed, a bit mean of them

Jason, you already gave your opinion and you can't convince me by repetition, sorry, no sale. Come back when you've actually used one.

DudeMahmood, why the insult? I am reminded of an old saying, Be careful as what you say reflects how you yourself truly are

Jason - Fair enough - I agree that the positioning of this is unclear - too big to replace a smart phone, not 'computery' enough to replace a laptop. I guess that people who may be thinking of buying this will already have both.

I love my new Ipad. Its only $500 people, use it for what it does and not bash it for what it doesnt

@jason - shame on you for not recognizing that it makes an excellent learner's snowboard...Given we're in the ski-ing season that at least has got to be a redeeming feature. Especially at the price point (lol)

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