ImpressionsWhen I first held an iPad I couldn’t quite understand why I would ever need such a device.  It was large, wouldn’t fit in my pocket and didn’t seem to apply to any of my day to day activities.  Being intrigued by the comments of the intrawebs I soon found myself interested. 

One thing the intrawebs rarely does is lie, many iPad reviewers and hardware hackers were making comments like “Wow, I didn’t realize I needed one”.  Fast forward a few months later.  I am proud to say that I am a happy owner of an iPad.  It has opened my eyes to the possibility of computing.  The iPad is an intuitive device for wide gamut of individuals.   Anyone from a toddler, to an elderly person, to everyone in between can quickly pick up an iPad and begin exploring. Usage

If you are on the fence about getting iPad, do it.  In my instance, I will use the iPad for the following applications (the more I use it, the more applications I find):

• Demo user interface and websites (The iPad gives clients and their customers a much more interactive experience)
  
• Quickly check and send emails
  
• Scan and update my calendar
• Navigate using maps (GPS Only)
• Read Books
• A few distractions via Games

Additional Functionality *
 
Although my iPad does many of the functions I need, I ended up taking mine to the next level (Jail breaking via GreenPois0n http://www.greenpois0n.com/ ) to gain the following:

• Multi-Tasking (Activator/ProSwitcher
  
• Files and Folder Browsing
• Custom Themes and tighter mods (Winterboard/Summerboard)
  
• SSH/Terminal (Terminal)
• Full Res iphone/ipod apps (FullForce)
• Extra Exchange Accounts (AddExchange)
  

What’s nextI will do my best to keep my blog updated with any tricks or tips I learn for the iPad (you can also follow my stale work blog on http://wncit.com/blog/).  Again, if you are thinking of getting an iPad, do it.   It will open your mind to new possibilities of computing.

*my patience is non-existent when it comes to technology.  Apple is getting ready to release an update to the ipad, it will include folders + multi-tasking + printing.  If you have an iPad and are on the fence about jail-breaking, wait!  As always, Apple does a much better job with their updates when compared to others.

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