Apple's iPad, the next best thing??? I don't think so...

Since late 2009 and early 2010 the rumors of a tablet device that would be launched from Apple Computer Inc. in late January were in the tech headlines, making gizmo lovers very eager about the possible launch, even people putting would be names like iSlate or iTablet, creating a buzz in Apple stocks, etc, etc. I was also very eager to get to know this gadget, knowing that everything Apple launches is quite successful and "cool" ( I am an Apple lover in fact). It was just a matter of waiting time to watch this product for the first time in the Apple's Yerba Buena Media Event, where the keynote speaker was going to be Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO.

Then on January 27, 2010 at around 1:00pm VOILA!!!! Jobs launches the device, the name??? iPad. At first sight looks like an amazing and "must have" product, but, wait, NO CAMERA, NO USB ports, WHAT!!!! In plain words it is an iPod touch on steroids, sorry if this sounds like bashing Apple but this time they did a perfect example on how they can make a device you don't need, to make you crave for it. However this product seems to be a smash hit for its size and easy to use feature. The price???? Well we know Apple charges a little more for their products, so the iPad 16GB starts at $499 (also there are 64GB with 3G service ready from a little bit more), well it is affordable.

Sorry if these words sounds like bashing Apple, but come on!!!! No Camera, No USB ports, when I saw the specs I could not believe it. Why wait one year to see the iPad with these features built-in, I know there is a marketing strategy but I am just upset about it sorry that's the way I feel. In the meantime let's enjoy what we have right now from Apple.