I Repent

I broke down and bought myself a new toy last weekend...the Apple iPad 2. Yeah, I know...I repent for all my sins and I can hardly believe it myself. I mean, when I told my friends of my purchase, the most common reaction I received was shock...followed quickly by dismay. Yes, I caved and yes, I am now an owner (maybe not necessarily a proud owner), but an owner nonetheless, of an Apple product.

I keep telling myself, and others, that I've been in the market for a good tablet for some time now. I have been in need of a good traveling unit (that will accompany me on all my adventures) and also a supplement to my aging laptop that I use for my personal stuff. Ideally, this unit will provide me with internet (so I can always have access to the real world), storage capacity for my pictures (a unit where I can unload pictures whilst being away from a computer) and versatility that will allow me all sorts of capabilities (movies, books, games, etc.). And in all my research...I couldn't find a tablet that would fit my needs as well as the iPad. I know, it pains me to say that…and hey, I wish I were wrong. But for the amount of money that you would spend on an average priced tablet, you might as well spend a little more to get a better product…a product that has access to a whole plethora of apps (which can’t be said for most other tablets). Man, it really does hurt to say that.

But anyway, as for cost, I’m definitely not a fan of throwing down that kinda money for an iPad...but I figure if I really use it and throw myself into the experience, I might actually grow to love it. And hey, for all the rave reviews and the cult following around Apple products…this thing better out live me. Ok ok, I doubt it...but here's hoping.