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Apple’s New IPad: Questions

29 January 2010 28 Comments

Being the tech geek that I am, I am all over this new IPad thing.  The name, sucks. Or at least it does to the females of this universe. Clearly men were in charge of titling this item.

I can’t help but wonder if the IPad will evolve into the IMaxiPad and the IMiniPad. Really, as long as Apple has ‘gone there’, they may as well own it and keep on going.  I am all good with leaving the ITampon thing alone though.

I’m not sure where it would fit into my life very honestly. I have the IPhone. I have a laptop and a desktop. After digging for a place where it would be useful, I came up with the kitchen as a recipe finder/reader. Prop it up on an easel and it’s just the right size for a counter top. No more destroyed pages in my cook books from flying ingredients.

What I know I won’t use it for is reading in general. The beach and a hot bath are the two places I do the majority of my reading. I don’t see water and sand being a friend to this thing. And snuggling up in bed with 10″ just seems painful, no matter what it is.  I like my….books….a little smaller and easier to handle.

It could just be that the IPad is one of those things you didn’t know you needed until you actually start using it. Starting at $499, which is where the IPhone originally started at, is pretty smart on Apple’s part. It’s not quite out of reach for most consumers.

My questions:

  • Will it come with an ISafety Belt to prevent slippage and falling?
  • Will they develop an ISplash Guard or IWings to prevent moisture from ruining it?
  • Will it only come in white or wil red be an option down the road?
  • Will it have a retractable cord? If OB can find a way to hide the strings, Apple should be able to also? (Okay, I went there.)

Just wondering.

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28 Comments. Click to leave one of your own!

  • January 29 2010 at 10:54 AM Jane said:

    You said the EXACT same thing I was thinking about the name! Everytime I witness some dumb marketing/advertising strategy I think “So people, dressed to the nines in their shiney shoes and suits sat around a boardroom and thought THIS was a great idea?!?” There must not have been a woman for miles when they thought iPad would be a catchy name!
    .-= Jane´s last blog ..Common Computer Passwords Even a 5 Year-Old Can Figure Out =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : January 31st, 2010 at 12:14 AM

    I’ve said it before…men are dumb.

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  • January 29 2010 at 11:27 AM corrie
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    I misread your comment about “titling” the product as “titillating.” Isn’t that funny?

    I will wait to for awhile before I jump on this technology.
    .-= corrie´s last blog ..Thursday’s Tackle – Online Vacation to Las Vegas =-.

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  • January 29 2010 at 1:21 PM dg at diaryofamadbathroom said:

    All excellent questions. What an effed up name.
    .-= dg at diaryofamadbathroom´s last blog ..Look What Fell off my Family Tree Friday – an Introduction =-.

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  • January 29 2010 at 1:59 PM Dawn said:

    I’d be all over it if it came with IWings…to prevent leaks and all.

    Awful name. Hilariously awful name. I still want one though.
    .-= Dawn´s last blog ..Ok, ok…I’ll do it…Part I =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : February 2nd, 2010 at 8:54 PM

    I think I want one too!

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  • January 29 2010 at 2:02 PM Michele said:

    I love this post!
    You cracked me up.

    Did you see the spoof on MadTV?
    .-= Michele´s last blog ..Ask Me Answers =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : February 2nd, 2010 at 8:56 PM

    I saw it on thinkspin.com. VERY funny!

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  • January 29 2010 at 3:25 PM blueviolet said:

    You are right about the name….just awful! And your crack about 10 inches….LOL!!!

    It’s out of my price range anyhow. :(
    .-= blueviolet´s last blog ..Blueviolet will survive =-.

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  • January 29 2010 at 8:44 PM existentialwaitress said:

    I still can’t fathom the name – what the hell were they thinking? I also can’t fathom the price. I’m still saving up for a new ipod since the other one died.
    .-= existentialwaitress´s last blog ..My version of Wordless Wednesday: Mommy Don’t Play That. =-.

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  • January 30 2010 at 1:06 AM Carol
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    Exactly! We laughed at work all day about this one. Even the men in the office were floored that no one saw this “issue” coming.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : February 2nd, 2010 at 9:02 PM

    Carol.

    What is the url of your blog? I can’t pull it up by clicking your name.

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    Carol
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    Replied on : February 3rd, 2010 at 8:47 PM

    It is http://thebubblebathqueen.blogspot.com/, stop by and see me!
    .-= Carol´s last blog ..Gotta love the remodeling =-.

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  • January 30 2010 at 1:30 AM Lauren
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    you are hilarious! my sister-in-law/techie guru is with you on this one (just had a conversation about it tonight!)
    .-= Lauren´s last blog ..You can take the boy out of the country … =-.

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  • January 30 2010 at 10:33 AM jingle said:

    Wow, you are witty on these high tech items,
    young at heart,
    I love this beautiful post,
    wholesome, winsome, and handsome!
    .-= jingle´s last blog ..You Can Make A Difference =-.

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  • January 30 2010 at 2:19 PM Andrea
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    Oh G-d, you have me cracking up here. I posted the MADTV video about this, and it’s hilarious. SOME GUY absolutely named this thing!!!
    .-= Andrea´s last blog ..I have to confess … =-.

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  • January 30 2010 at 2:51 PM Nancy Campbell said:

    My brother has already pre-ordered his, because he is Steve Job’s bitch.
    .-= Nancy Campbell´s last blog ..Friday Fragments: The Lost Treasures =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : January 31st, 2010 at 12:10 AM

    LMFAO! This is the funniest comment I have ever read!

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  • January 30 2010 at 2:58 PM Lauren
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     said:

    Also, will there be an overnight iPad with wings to prevent battery leaks? What were they not thinking when the name spurted from their lips and hit the wall.
    .-= Lauren´s last blog ..WTF Friday: Golf Lessons – Tiger’s Bawdy Bogies. =-.

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  • January 31 2010 at 9:38 AM Katrina Smith
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    Hi! I am following from MBC…I must say I really like your blog. I enjoy most how completely open & upfront you are regardless of the topic…I believe that brings more reality to our blogging world, instead of pretending or making fiction we dare to tell the truth! Come by and visit sometime!
    .-= Katrina Smith´s last blog ..Friday Follow =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : February 2nd, 2010 at 9:15 PM

    I’m following you too :) Thanks for visiting!

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  • January 31 2010 at 8:03 PM Zen Mom said:

    I bet you can’t flush these down the toilet either. They don’t look very biodegradable to me.

    Very funny post. Glad I wasn’t in charge of that naming project. I’d never live it down.
    .-= Zen Mom´s last blog ..And the Bad Parent Of the Year Award Goes to… =-.

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  • February 1 2010 at 7:44 PM Mom of Three
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    In Red!! ROFL! Roaring with laughter. Sooo wrong! LOLOL.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : February 2nd, 2010 at 9:16 PM

    :)

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  • February 1 2010 at 8:25 PM areeba lakhat said:

    awesome post!! I had the same questions!!!
    .-= areeba lakhat´s last blog ..How Food, Inc has Changed Me!!! =-.

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  • February 4 2010 at 4:29 PM susan said:

    My techie students and I weren’t very impressed with this new device…
    .-= susan´s last blog ..Let’s look back =-.

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  • February 7 2010 at 11:13 AM pixielation
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    If someone gave me one for free, then I’d totally love it! But I am unlikely to buy it otherwise. I have my iPhone, and it doesn’t really need a big brother.
    .-= pixielation´s last blog ..Going for birthdays, bolting and bling =-.

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    Nancy
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    Replied on : February 10th, 2010 at 9:50 PM

    I wouldn’t turn one down either, but I don’t think I’ll be buying one on my own.

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