I have an iPod touch and I like it very much. But thing is, you really need to jailbreak it before it starts to shine. Apple is way too restrictive with what you're allowed to do with your device.

That's why I won't be getting an iPhone. I don't want to through the jailbreaking process everytime they release a new OS update.

To be fair, pads/tablet computers are sort of a new thing. They're not quite smart phones, but not quite laptops. That includes tablet PCs/laptops.
The popularity is undeniable, and it's not just with the iPad. Now they're getting bigger and their practicality is becoming a little clearer.
I don't pretend to understand why, but this sort of mobile-computer-but-not-a-PC concept has clearly taken off. I'd rather believe that there's something innovative in them with that in mind.

Nobody but the users really understood the merits of Blackberry early on, either. Look how that turned out.
Edit: Plus pads/tablet computers have been around much longer than the iPad. The inception of Android and similar operating systems is just bringing about a new breed of tablet that's closer to the mainstream.

That's BS Urby. Worst logic ever.

Idk, what is an iPad if not a laptop sans keyboard, in terms of functionality? And Urb's absolutely right about anything touchscreen: it is a royal bitch trying to keep it clean..

The only real plus side to an iPad i can see is it's ultra portable, ideal if you're on a plane in coach seats for example.

And let's face it they ARE super trendy. If i had extra money to burn, i'd buy one just to say i own one. Maybe somebody who has one can shed some light on what makes an iPad something more than a keyboardless notebook.

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Got: Nokia N73 ME
Want: None

Nokia is awesome, good camera, sound, 4gb memory card, just awesome. Big manly phone, dropped it 50x, nothing wrong with it.