Re: Rep Retirement Thread 130: Revolutions Abound!
When it first came out, I was firmly in the "it's just a bigger iPod" camp, but I liked the big screen's possibilities for movies, e-books, web, etc. If only they could knock a couple hundred off the price, it would be perfect as a mobile entertainment center. That's pretty much exactly what they did.
When the 2nd gen comes out, if the 1st gen drops into the $300's that's pretty much a no-brainer for me. I'd have a solid laptop for around the house and an iPad for entertainment and light work on the go, all for under the cost of a Macbook. I don't want to pay through the nose for a data plan for a smart phone, because my current cell phone plan is a bargain.
Who would have thought Apple of all companies would be winning on price?