About Today: Will the iPad Be a Success?

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Today From Jen Hubley, Your About Today Editor. If our Twitter account is anything to go by, more people were talking about the debut of the iPad than the State of the Union address. This either means that people really like gadgets or that we're all sick of news. Meet the iPad The iPad looks like a giant iPhone, acts like a cross between a netbook and a Kindle, and can fit into a purse. (Well. Can fit into my purse.) What Does it Cost? I was honestly expecting it to cost about a million dollars, which makes the actual price tag of (as low as) $499 seem pretty reasonable in comparison. It all depends on the model you want and the data plan you choose. Here's what to expect. Will the iPad Be a Success? Quote from a coworker: "OK, so I was wrong about the iPod, but this is going to fail too." I'm torn, personally. It seems to me to be a lot like a netbook with a stand, but I also have friends who could buy a single, beat-up, old shoe if it had the Apple logo on it, so who knows. What the iPad Doesn't Have Facial recognition, for one thing. I'm sort of glad. An Apple tablet with facial recognition would definitely take over Cyberdyne systems at some point, and then, the world. Today Ads Santa Letters Thank You Letters Learning Letters Sales Letters Greek Letters Featured Articles State of the Union: A Win for Obama? 4 Things That Are Missing From the iPad Best Travel Deals for Valentine's Day Toyota Suspends Sales; What Should You Buy Instead 7 Things to Do On Valentine's Day for Singles Follow Us on Twitter!   More from About.com Managing Dog Behavior Problems Understanding common dog behavior problems like barking, biting, and chewing is key to handling them appropriately. More > Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds Keep yourself, and your family, happy and healthy this fall with these tips. More >   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement