[Leica] iPad and textbooks

[red735i at earthlink.net (Frank Filippone)]

The difference (weight/size/coolness factor) between carrying  a Ipad or 
carrying a laptop is minimal ... for taking notes.  The difference is the 
books...... 
The fact that the thing can accommodate some level of typing will go away as 
the inefficiencies are found.  Your kids will carry a Ipad/Kindle to read 
with and a Laptop to write with.

And I think that is precisely what Apple wants..... to sell 2 appliances 
rather than one.....

Frank Filippone
red735i at earthlink.net


I don't think they would ever give up their MacBooks, even if the iPad COULD 
replace them. But, like Jim's comments below, my kids don't usuallycarry 
their laptop when they need to carry their text books too. Combining these 
for cross-campus treks in the iPad is what they are looking for. While on 
campus, they use their iPod touch for quick look-ups and email. So, to 
eliminate having to lug the books and have the capability of the touch in a 
larger/more useable package has them ready to order.