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So we know that today was the big day where the IPad was launched. There was a positive review in WSJ - All Things Digital. http://ptech.allthingsd.com/20100331/apple-ipad-review/

I personally waiting until the second launch or so when many of the first generation bugs are resolved. So did you get an iPad and what do you think?

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Quick, practical context for those weighing whether to buy now or wait.

Echoing and , waiting a generation or two is a sensible option for buyers who can tolerate delay. The first iPad delivered long battery life and a polished reading/media experience but shipped without cameras and with an early software feature set; Apple introduced cameras, a slimmer body and a much faster A5 chip in the next major refresh (the iPad 2) about a year later. See the device histories for details: iPad (1st generation) and iPad 2.

For marketing and demo use (relevant to this forum): the iPad is excellent for client presentations, full-page creative mockups and mobile web checks, but it initially lacked support for Adobe Flash and relied on Mobile Safari and native apps. That matters when planning ad creatives, interactive demos and analytics dashboards — plan for HTML5-friendly assets and touch-friendly layouts rather than Flash-based experiences.

A short decision checklist:

  • Primary use: content consumption and demos benefit most immediately; content creation and on-device capture favor later models.
  • Connectivity and storage: choose Wi‑Fi plus an appropriate capacity if media-heavy; add 3G for true mobile independence.
  • Longevity: expect Apple hardware refreshes and growing app capabilities; later models get better camera, CPU and software support.

Given ’s point about already owning an iPhone, consider whether the larger canvas adds distinct value for the intended tasks. For immediate reading, demos and light fieldwork the original is useful; for cameras, speed and longer-term feature gains, waiting paid off for many buyers.

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Same here... probably going to wait for the second generation.

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Maybe even 3rd generation. There are so many improvements to the iPad that we know Apple will take its sweet time to implement them.

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I already have an iPhone, so nah.

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