First, I’m totally getting one too.

Second, the development of the iWork apps is huge. I look forward to seeing what other types of content creation apps are developed. Will Adobe have a iPad version of Acrobat. Would Microsoft develop an Office suite for the device? If the rumors of common storage on the device that all your applications can access (like DropBox!), content creation and editing becomes a real possibility.

I’ve started writing specifically about how lawyers might use the iPad by lawyers over at http://tabletlegal.com/. Can’t wait to actually get my hands on one!

Josh

As you know I posted what I thought of the iPad for lawyers on my blog : http://www.jasonplant.co.uk/

Not sure I will get one myself, I’ve yet to buy an Apple product (yes, pick yourself up off the floor now!!) and this isn’t the device to convince me. But I look forward to seeing what iPad 2.0 has to offer!

I’m really encouraged to hear that a bluetooth Apple keyboard will work. They are a great size. If you can charge/prop up the iPad on something while you’re typing – it’s probably the best solution as my information is that you can’t break down the keyboard/dock combo for travel.

It will be interesting to see what the component cable out w/ projector looks like.

Thanks again!

Victor

2) You’re right that the release delay is not about manufacturing issues. But it’s not about Verizon negotiations either. It’s about regulatory approval. The iPad 3G hadn’t yet been submitted for FCC approval at the announcement (because those regulatory approval requests are public records, and it would have blown the surprise of the announcement). There are major differences between GSM and CDMA/EV-DO devices, not the least of which is that GSM uses SIM cards and CDMA/EV-DO do not. The lack of SIM support by Verizon means putting an iPad on Verizon would either require a completely different model for data billing – either a subsidized iPad with an ongoing contract (so that it could be pre-programmed) or a new software interface to register a SSN each time you buy data. Have you ever watched a Verizon or Sprint rep provision a new phone? It’s rather a PITA. Either way, I’m not holding my breath on a Verizon deal.

3) No info yet on video out resolution, but the iPad’s native resolution is 1024 x 768, so when/if a dock connector –> DVI or component cable is available, it ought to be able to handle 720p.

4) According to an engineer who worked on the iPad project, the biggest thing that worked against Flash is that it is incredibly power hungry. Coupled with an institutional emphasis at Apple on HTML5/H.264, Flash didn’t make the cut. Rumors continue that Flash in some form (I’ve seen it called Flash Lite) may be part of the next iPhone/iPod Touch OS update. iPad runs the same core OS, so if it makes it onto the iPhone/iPod Touch, it should make the iPad too.

When I watched the live-blogging of the introduction, I was a little underwhelmed at first. I was really hoping for a true tablet Mac that I could use to replace my MacBook Pro. But once I saw the iWork apps, I realized this device has potential. I wonder if we will be able to transfer Pages files to a laptop or desktop via WiFi…

As some folks on MILO have mentioned, the iPad could replace the legal pad in the courtroom, and I think it could replace the paper file. Find the right page in your PDF, hand the iPad to the judge, and let him or her scroll through the relevant pages.

Right now I’m leaning toward getting one. I may have to make that two so my wife doesn’t hate me.