ShawnReed.Com » LinkedIn http://www.shawnreed.com Warning - Geek on Motorcycle Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:45:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Apple iPad – Initial Impressions http://www.shawnreed.com/2010/02/apple-ipad-initial-impressions http://www.shawnreed.com/2010/02/apple-ipad-initial-impressions#comments Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:45:20 +0000 Shawn http://www.shawnreed.com/?p=106 Continue reading →]]> The new Apple iPad may be a game-changer:

  • An iPad would encourage me to change how my personal email at shawnreed.com is served.
  • An iPad may encourage me to change how my Linux Servers are accessed.
  • An iPad could potentially retire my iPod Classic.
  • An iPad likely would support all of the activities that my heavy 17 in. personal laptop does for me.
  • An iPad might raise awareness of Safari-compatibility on my websites.

There are plenty of reasons that netbooks will continue to make worthwhile alternatives. As the iPhone proved, great applications make for pleasing experiences. A linux-based netbook will still make for a better (and safer) user experience, but it may not be enough.

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