When toys start to look like tools
// May 29th, 2010 // View Comments // General, travel
So I had my final day at babyTEL on Friday where I worked as the senior web developer for the social voip application on facebook called Telephone for almost 3 years. I had an amazing time there and met some of the most talented and amazing people.
My departure meant I had to return the trusty MacBook that’s chugged along with my for about 2 years, leaving me with no portable companion. It left me with questions on how to fill this void and would I dare to venture for something new.
That same day was the Friday where the iPad made it’s debut in Montreal. I was very tempted to queue up with the masses for one, but thought I would hold out for a minute and think it through.
But right now I’m travelling to Mexico city and all I got to hold me through is my iPod touch. Meanwhile every airport terminal I land in, on my awefully long 2 connection flight, I see people happily enjoying their iPad.
I always saw the iPad as toy I would get to satiate my need for new technology. But my conversations with some around the airport leads me to believe that it’s very practical for travelling, and a very useful tool!
The question is, can I buy an iPad as my main mode of computing, or will I have to get me a new MacBook pro? Or am I gonna get both. Hmmmm!
For you out there, do you have an iPad and how do you feel about it’s utility? Can you use it as your main device?
