The Apple iPad has been available 4 months now with sales doing better than most initially thought. Almost 10 million iPads are expected to be sold in 2010 alone, with projected sales in 2011 reaching 18-25 million. It’s no surprise. Well, maybe to all of the naysayers who thought the iPad wouldn’t take off to the degree that it has. But to most others, the iPad’s potential is becoming more obvious as its popularity gains traction.
iPad’s dominance over the tablet computer market in the future seems probable, at least until a viable competitor comes along. We’ve heard frequent droning from other companies about the next “iPad Killer”. The HP Slate hasn’t taken off yet. With an earlier reported release date by the end this year, it looks like the HP Slate won’t be killing anything anytime soon. The Samsung Galaxy tablet is expected to be released before October. There are several other tablets waiting for their turn in the limelight as well. I wish them all good luck, they’re going to need it.
And then there are the rabid anti-iPad-ites. “I have no use for the iPad, so how can you find it worthwhile?” This seemingly comes from a misunderstanding of the iPad’s purpose – primarily a media consumption tool. It wasn’t meant to replace your laptop. You’re not supposed to fit every bit and byte of data you have on it. And it definitely won’t make you coffee. So what’s with the constant disdain for a device one person may find useful while others may not? Some people just like to ruin others’ parades.
Here are some images from the iPad launch at Best Buy in Jacksonville, NC from April 3, 2010.
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