iPad and Education

The iPad was said to revolutionize the way we read books today. Although it does have the iBook store, the other features make it nothing more than a glorified iTouch. Most of the spec are the same minus the obviously size difference with the iTouch coming in at 3.5’’ on the diagonal, to the 9.7’’ screen width of the iPad. The specs are better in the iPad but this is something that you would expect in the next generation of the iTouch no matter what. The lightweight feel of the product is definitely a plus with it coming in at 1.5 pounds, and it is only a hair thicker than the 3Gs phone. This allows for light portability if you carry a duffle bag purse or brief case with you everywhere you go.

The iPad’s biggest downfall is no multitasking abilities. You would think that if Apple was trying to have a full monopoly over everything they would be able to fix their one major problem. The gaming, audio, and even the visual quality of the device are incredible but when you are running out the door are you going to grab your iTouch which comes in at around $199 or a tablet twice its size which comes in around $499? The versatility between the two products is minimal, but it leaves the consumers wondering if Apple slapped their logo on a rock and called it the iStone would it sell just as well.