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.

Wow it has been seven months since my baby girl Avril was born. She has blessed me and all my family with her little and beautiful face, her eyes and her innocence. Remembering the days previous to her birth day, I was totally different as I am right now. At that time, the fact that Platy (my wife) was pregnant was OK to me but not a big deal and the thrill and excitement of the occasion were fair. Platy used to tell me to put my ear on her belly to listen to the baby and I was like: "Not now, later".  I don't know it just weren't any thrill at that time. BUT and this is a big BUT, when the big day came to Platy to deliver, I was in the room holding her hand while the doctors were performing a C-Section for delivery, when I heard the doctor said "HERE SHE IS" and heard Avril crying and saw her for the first time as is (not in the ultrasounds, looking at her through some screen) I just could not help it, I started to jump in the room with such happiness and joy, I don't know how to describe the feeling, it is the best thing that a father could experiment. Since that day on, I just want to be with Avril 24 / 7 she is the most beautiful girl in the world that I've ever seen in my entire life (Platy should not read this LOL). Right now as I write this blog she is not with me and the emptiness I feel is huge. Fortunately, tonight, I will be able to see her, hug her, kiss her etc etc etc I can hardly wait....