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I love the new Apple iPad, don't you? Great specs:

--Proprietary 1Ghz Apple A4 Chip (screams!)
--On-board iTunes Store for apps, games, music and video
--Runs all iPhone apps unmodified; native or double-pixel mode
--Spectacular native apps, like Brushes and iPhoto; optional apps $10
--10-hour battery life
--0.5 inch thick, weighs just 1.5 pounds
--Availability in 60 days (90 days for 3G models)
--Price: $500 for 16GB/Wi-Fi model; $830 64GB/3G model
--Data plans: $15/mo. for 250MB; $30/mo. unlimited.

Download the SDK today because it's going to be another gold rush! ;)

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Nice thread — a couple of practical points to add for buyers and developers that build on what and started.

If the primary need is long-form reading, an e-ink reader still wins for eye comfort, outdoor readability, simplicity and very long battery life. The tablet is a different class: color display, apps, web and video make it a multi-purpose device, but that means tradeoffs (glare, weight and a different reading feel). For someone who already owns a Kindle, keeping it for long reading sessions and using the tablet for apps and media is a common, sensible split.

For developers: treat the tablet as a new canvas rather than a blown-up phone. Rethink layout, interaction and information density. Use master/detail patterns, contextual popovers, richer panes and orientation-aware layouts instead of just enlarging controls. Prepare tablet-optimized artwork and screenshots for the store, and test edge cases like landscape text entry and touch targets at arm distance. Consider a two-tier strategy: a universal app that adapts, or a premium tablet edition with enhanced UX and higher pricing.

A few cautions worth checking before buying or building: first-generation hardware and software often change quickly after launch, so expect rapid updates and accessory improvements. Some web plugins and desktop-style multitasking support will be different or missing on initial releases — verify compatibility for the sites and workflows you rely on. Cellular options are carrier-dependent, so confirm local plans and terms before choosing a model with mobile data.

Practical next steps: try one in a store to judge weight and screen comfort, and if developing, prototype key screens on the simulator but validate on a real device as soon as possible. For many people the right choice will be both devices: Kindle for long reading, tablet for everything else.

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what the heck am I going to do with my Kindle ? I want the iPAD. love the name too.

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what the heck am I going to do with my Kindle ? I want the iPAD. love the name too.

Haha, well some people don't like the name, but I love the challenge in Boston: "Did you want an iPouhd or an iPaahd?" LOL!

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