Look, we've all already decided, and I have already blogged about this. But why not look at it from a different angle? From that of a dedicated college student.
Can you see me, there, in the background? No? You have to look through the back window... I'm not in the library, I'm outside... Still can't see? Let me zoom in...
(At least I spelled 'College' right)
So what I'm getting after here is that the iPad, if programmed a little better, and switched around for the new audience, could be brilliant for a college student. Its about the size of a standard laptop, but with no flipping, it is a bit lighter, but still the size of any folder. So it fits easily in any drawstring bag or backpack, or can be carried by hand. So if the price was dropped down a little, this could be an essential to any college life. With the downloading of textbooks being so much cheaper than buying them hardcover, as long as they are all available online, this could be a huge moneymaker for both Apple and textbook companies. with the Wi-Fi enabled, the students could access their work from just about anywhere and not be dragged down by the weak wireless connection of the University or the constant switching of networks. I don't think the iPad will do well as a computer, but if students could use it as an electronic textbook and a presentation board, this will be a homerun hitter for Apple and textbook companies. But goodluck getting them to work together. Even if the schools want it. Especially seeing as the schools could make these necessities and run their programs through these 'laptops'.
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