Lab+3

The ipad. Lab 3*

In terms of our class and iPad is considered a revolutionary in some context. Since it will change society’s way in life but I mildly disagree with it fully being revolutionary. When you consider something revolutionary it should be something that is out of the ordinary and sudden impact on society. The apple company is very innovated with their technology but as far as the introduction of the iPad, I can see many similarities to the iTouch/iPhone, a tablet and an improvement from the Amazon Kindle. Therefore saying it is a revolutionary would be out of the question. The iTouch/iPhone have similar capabilities but in a smaller view point. As well the iPad is not to be compared to a laptop because it does not have the same function for example in order to use it for school, such as taking notes and having similar application as the laptop.

The laptop to me is meant for an entertainment purpose such as sharing photos, reading a book, an agenda and listening to music and watching movies. It is almost like having a probable entertainment system and last for 10 hours this entertainment break through sound familiar to an iTouch and iPhone. Therefore this technology is not really new but a improvement from other similar products.

Also disadvantages of having an iPad was it did not have a camera, no flash support, cannot be a communication device (ie Skype or Msn messenger) and it’s has a built in battery which mean that if the battery conks off then the device can no longer be in use.Lastly major concern is that the price they are giving it for which is roughly 500 dollars which is not affordable for everyone.

Overall there are good things about having the iPad but the overall picture it is pretty much a pointless device unless they improve the demand from people who give feedback on the upcoming iPad. If anything just by a laptop or a iPhone.