The New iPad 2 Is Finally Taking Shape

[brewercm]

Ahhh, shows how much I've looked into them. I suppose the old one had a usb port I could have use it for also. I'm looking at several different tablets and then of course she will decide what she wants.

She just got an Android based phone so that may keep her happy for a bit.

[S-Man]

Looks much more expensive than the current version and may be closing in on the Macbook Air.

[d2creative]

Originally Posted by jeffclow

1) Reading the NY Times online - the iPad app makes it very similar to reading a real newspaper

2) Reading a downloaded book. With my iPad case, I can prop the iPad on my lap without holding it and read in low or no light. It is a darn good ebook reader.

The interface is great, but since it's a back-lit screen it will never work for heavy reading. The Kindle and other e-ink readers are far superior. No eye strain and you can read outside in bright sunlight or in the dark with a small book light. It's EXACTLY like ink on paper. I bought a Kindle AFTER I bought the ipad once i decided i really liked the idea of electronic books. I use it pretty much every day.

Magazines though... that's totally different. Magazines on the iPad are amazing... better than the printed version! I love taking my iPad to the dr's office and reading MY magazines instead of the junk they have there.

I also agree about Flipbook. I had set it up for flickr, facebook and all the other blogs i like to keep tabs on. But i haven't opened that in some time.

And for business, taking credit cards with my squareup card reader is awesome. No need to sign up for a merchant account or anything, it works just like paypal.

[S-Man]

I thought the square up device was still in development?

[d2creative]

no, it came out towards the end of last year.
I was using it in november.