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Although Apple didn't invent the tablet, the Introduction in April 2010 of the iPad changed the world of technology. There were long lines, waiting lists, and tons of people eager to get their hands on one. In one year, there have been over 15 million 1st...  

I'm :-( now as I'm still waiting for my iPad2 Regards, ATM

which one are you getting? 3G or wifi only? -MW

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I have the old one and I got Leslie the iPad2 as an early Mother's Day present. It is actually quite a bit faster, and much thinner and lighter. Her's (with the radio for 3G) is lighter than mine with only wi-fi. I can't stress enough how nice the Smart C... 

Agree with you that the Smart Cover is very nice. Only complaint is that the back is not protected, I guess you can add one of those clear guardz thingy. I think the iPad2 charges a bit quicker than my old one, have you noticed this too? Checkout NotePad ... 

and I guess you can consider my wife and I as MAC-nuts! YUP, we were up all night trying to order the iPhone4 online and we ordered the iPad2 on release. (not big on waiting in lines) We don't have the original iPad as we like to wait pass the first itera... 

Thanks ocwatching! glad you are enjoying the iPad2. My iPad is jailbroken, about to do it with the iPad2. -MW...  

...which netbook do you recommend, MW? I am undecided between getting something cheap and cheerful for travel (that I won't care if I damage) and something with a bit more utility (if a netbook is capable of much of that....)

I'd have a Mac Air or/and an iPad. My wife has the iPad right now (gen 1) and she uses it to write and edit while on the go.

I just find the lack of tactile feedback when typing on an iPad a real pain. That combined with the desire for something more compact and 'disposable' points me at a Netbook.....for now.

same here, but they do have a variety of wireless keyboards and keyboard docks for the iPad (another advantage of the iPad/iPad2 is that everyone makes accessories for them!). -MW

With aluminum case....  

...might have to reconsider...

I have a Acer One for my netbook and a Toshiba i5 laptop. When I need to travel light I go for the netbook, battery is great and does everything I need it to. The newer netbooks are duo processors and on windows7, works fast, reliable, and priced right. H... 

Will do some digging.

article. i have not acqured an ipad yet as i was looking for either a card reader attachment or an usb port. from your comparison,i note that an usb application appendage is available on ipad2 ---is this readilly available form apple and does it support e... 

Appreciate you looking Henry! Yes, the usb port/camera adapter/sd card reader is available from Apple. I didn't buy it as I don't use my iPad nor my iPad2 much. Have you played with the iPad2? -MW

no---not as yet available but your writeup makes it more attractive than the original ipad with which i was not impressed,having toyed with it. looking forward to trying ipad2 when i can access it best henry

it's limited on what it can do so it really depends on your needs. For me, I'd rather have a netbook. -MW

My iPad (1st gen) is with me most all day, i keep learning how to better use this device for my business. I no longer use the 3g since my Nexus S phone has unlimited hotspot. I would like the speed but decided to wait for the better screen. JerryW

Everybody wanted the retina display for the iPad2. Are you going to switch to the iPhone 5 when it comes out? -MW

Hey DRMW, A friend at work got her i-pad 2 today and loves it..!! Regarding the i-phone 5 the last I heard it was being put back till next year and they were doing more software upgrades this year to the 4. Is this true or just a rumour..? Yours, Andy.

Supposed to be released in September, probably in June/July we'll hear all the announcements. -MW

The finer display would require a faster processor. More heat, etc...

What about a OLED display? Maybe 3D for the iPad3? -MW

...to enhance the display. Next gen?

Think I will keep it a while. JerryW

Thanks for the review DRMW. We've got a bunch of these in at work and I'm on the list of recipients. I played with it a little bit and it's a cool toy but I'm not sure if I really want to lug around another device. I'm still leaning to continue using my l... 

what features that did you get for your new laptop? pc or mac? -MW