Can You Justify Buying an Apple iPad?

Apr 20, 2010

Apple iPad is Pricey!
by: PrepaidWirelessGuy

I definitely agree with you that Apple's iPad is certainly pricy. Don't get me wrong, there's an amazing amount of technology in there, and I don't take that for granted. However, as you said, for a device that really doesn't replace an existing category, but actually creates a new one, it will take people some time to wrap their heads around why they need one, and how much they're willing to pay/invest.

As the price comes down, and don't worry, it will(!), the decision to get one will become easier. Those buying the 3G iPad may have an opportunity to have the device subsidized by the carrier (ex. AT&T) for signing up for a data contract. This is the same way it works for handsets, and what we've already seen with netbooks as well.

This might sound crazy, but I'm actually thinking of getting one for my son in a few months when he turns two. He won't be ready to type yet, so data entry won't be an issue. But I think playing around on the touch screen, and learning to navigate Web pages, start learning email, and hopefully download educational games would make this a great device for him to start learning about computers. No keys to rip off (which he's already done on my laptop!), and no hinges to break. My only concern, obviously, would be whether or not it's durable. I wouldn't let him run around with it on his own, but even supervised, it's gonna take some beating. Perhaps a decent case and a screen protector should suffice. How drool resistant is it?! Though, I'm thinking that I'll need to wait for the price to drop. I think a basic WiFi version would be fine, and I think my max price at this point would be roughly $300 if I believe it's durable enough to last.

Anyway, we'll have to wait and see how things go. And within a year, we could see more competitiors like Dell and flurry of others come out with similar devices that are more flexible (ex. memory card reader, removable battery, etc.). Maybe an Android version of a Tablet like this would be a good alternative for people who want apps, but not necessarily an Apple lover (but that's another conversation!). I guess time will tell!

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I definitely agree with you that Apple's iPad is certainly pricy. Don't get me wrong, there's an amazing amount of technology in there, and I don't take that for granted. However, as you said, for a device that really doesn't replace an existing category, but actually creates a new one, it will take people some time to wrap their heads around why they need one, and how much they're willing to pay/invest. As the price comes down, and don't worry, it will(!), the decision to get one will become easier. Those buying the 3G iPad may have an opportunity to have the device subsidized by the carrier (ex. AT&T) for signing up for a data contract. This is the same way it works for handsets, and what we've already seen with netbooks as well. This might sound crazy, but I'm actually thinking of getting one for my son in a few months when he turns two. He won't be ready to type yet, so data entry won't be an issue. But I think playing around on the touch screen, and learning to navigate Web pages, start learning email, and hopefully download educational games would make this a great device for him to start learning about computers. No keys to rip off (which he's already done on my laptop!), and no hinges to break. My only concern, obviously, would be whether or not it's durable. I wouldn't let him run around with it on his own, but even supervised, it's gonna take some beating. Perhaps a decent case and a screen protector should suffice. How drool resistant is it?! Though, I'm thinking that I'll need to wait for the price to drop. I think a basic WiFi version would be fine, and I think my max price at this point would be roughly $300 if I believe it's durable enough to last. Anyway, we'll have to wait and see how things go. And within a year, we could see more competitiors like Dell and flurry of others come out with similar devices that are more flexible (ex. memory card reader, removable battery, etc.). Maybe an Android version of a Tablet like this would be a good alternative for people who want apps, but not necessarily an Apple lover (but that's another conversation!). I guess time will tell!

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