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That’s the reason the iPad is a game changer – contrary to all the nay sayers.
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Let me nay-say here, then. The iPad does _nothing_ to solve the problems inherent with tablets.
Contrary to what geekdom would have you believe, usability has never been a problem with tablets.
The problem with tablets is that they are too damn big to be really portable, and not powerful enough to compete with other tethered devices (such as a MacBook).
If Apple had announced the iPad could be rolled over, then I would be excited. As it is, I’m between bored and disgusted. Not that I don’t think the iPad is cool, that it will sell, or has its niche. It’s just that I think too many people thinking how great the iPad is *doesn’t have to walk around all day carrying the damned thing*, such as the users they think are the target for the iPad.