Did anyone order an iPad yet?

[King James]

I initially thought i would have no reason to get an iPad ( i still won't until at least 2nd gen) but then using the ibook feature jumped out at me. first off, for school it could be excellent if the school books in iBook form had extra features like videos and such. Also we got assigned alot of pdfs to read and instead of printing them out, viewing them on an iPad would be nice.

If you could highlight on the iPad and then print it highlighted if necessary that would be awesome.

For me, the dictionary feature is HUGE. I almost never take the time to find and look up a word in the dictionary if I don't know something.... but with just being able to click on the word and it has a dictionary option, that is really fantastic.

[shilala]

Originally Posted by King James

I initially thought i would have no reason to get an iPad ( i still won't until at least 2nd gen) but then using the ibook feature jumped out at me. first off, for school it could be excellent if the school books in iBook form had extra features like videos and such. Also we got assigned alot of pdfs to read and instead of printing them out, viewing them on an iPad would be nice.

If you could highlight on the iPad and then print it highlighted if necessary that would be awesome.

For me, the dictionary feature is HUGE. I almost never take the time to find and look up a word in the dictionary if I don't know something.... but with just being able to click on the word and it has a dictionary option, that is really fantastic.

The ibooks app totally kicks ass out of any reader I've ever touched.
If I had to struggle through a book on a Kindle, I'd stomp it and go about my life stupid. Sony reader? I'd far rather just go to Barnes and Noble. It's easier and more friendly.
I may actually read some books on it, but haven't gotten that far yet, aside from previewing it. Plus it's ball season.

[King James]

Originally Posted by shilala

The ibooks app totally kicks ass out of any reader I've ever touched.
If I had to struggle through a book on a Kindle, I'd stomp it and go about my life stupid. Sony reader? I'd far rather just go to Barnes and Noble. It's easier and more friendly.
I may actually read some books on it, but haven't gotten that far yet, aside from previewing it. Plus it's ball season.

I think as it grows to implement more newspapers and magazines it can only get better and better. Newspapers have seen dwindling sales numbers in recent years, and maybe this new platform (be it apple or other non-apple products to come) could be a possible solution.

I also spend a great deal of time reading tech and other websites (such as gizmodo, engadget, etc) and if they come out with good apps, or hell just reading right on the website, that would be an enjoyable and more portable activity

[shilala]

Originally Posted by King James

I think as it grows to implement more newspapers and magazines it can only get better and better. Newspapers have seen dwindling sales numbers in recent years, and maybe this new platform (be it apple or other non-apple products to come) could be a possible solution.

I also spend a great deal of time reading tech and other websites (such as gizmodo, engadget, etc) and if they come out with good apps, or hell just reading right on the website, that would be an enjoyable and more portable activity

If you wanna check out a "newspapery" app, download New York Times. It's free and reads just like a newspaper with video in the pic holders.
I gave it a look, but I can't read it. It's too much like Fox.