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iKnife Collector is now live on the iPad

In case you have been under a rock over the last month or so, Apple's newest piece of computing technology- the iPad- hit the stores yesterday.

Yes, even though I pre-ordered one that will ship late April with 3G, I couldn't stand it and blasted top-down to the nearest Apple Store and grabbed one for the family :-) It is the regular WI-FI (non-3G) model.

So, I am happy to report iKC is now live and able to be viewed on the fabulous device. The iPad is a touch screen computer designed for non-power users. It is perfect for surfing the web, email, viewing pictures, movies (ones you load or from Netflix) and watching YouTube vids. It is also designed as an ebook or magazine reader.

To me it is ideal for folks who don't tend to use major computing power editing videos or pictures, working spreadsheets or things like that. Instead it is for casual computer users or, for me, when I don't want to lug my MacBook Pro around on business trips.

Another target group is the 40 million iPhone users, who love the functionality but "just want a little more." It is designed similar to the iPhone but much more functional as a true computer.

The screen size is big enough to be practical for its intended purpose too.

Right out of the box the iPad has a slick but very solid feel. Not a plastic-like feel some tech-toys do.

Will it replace my laptop? Probably not. But when I just want to have access to the web it will be much better than staring at my iPhone when trying to follow directions to my next appointment, or posting here at iKC. It will also let me hook it up to a projector to show my powerpoint (Keynote) presentations and this capability significantly added value for me to justify getting one.

If you want to learn more about the iPad or Apple's other stuff, join us at the iKC Mac Users Group.

Tags: Apple, Mac, ipad, tablet

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In Memoriam Comment by Scott King on May 19, 2010 at 10:28: Just a note- keeping up with the goings-on here is so much easier/better on the iPad when I'm on the road than trying to use my iPhone :)

In Memoriam Comment by Scott King on April 8, 2010 at 5:06: It is magical, isn't it? And be sure to let him use it from time to time, OK, JT? :)

Comment by J.T. [HELLZZARMY] on April 7, 2010 at 16:38: yeah Scott...great piece of technology. I bought 32G iPad for my 11yr old son Yoshi...well he asked for one...lol!

In Memoriam Comment by Scott King on April 4, 2010 at 21:51: You're welcome Stephanie. I think he will over it. Got to Apple.com and watch the video tour of the different apps that come on it and how to use it. They will help give much more detail on its practical benefits. See you in Bradford.

Comment by Stephanie Fleming on April 4, 2010 at 21:39: Thanks so much Scott. Jon has never really learned to use a computer but seems to want one and I think this might just be the ticket. Happy Easter Steph