For another spin on the iPad, see Jeff Jarvis’ BuzzMachine:
‘after having slept with her (Ms. iPad), I woke up with morning-after regrets. She’s sweet and pretty but shallow and vapid.’
Or EducationTechNews: ‘The younger, harder-to-please demographic were quick to point out the iPad’s shortcomings:
- no camera
- no USB port
- no flash
- no multi-tasking (you can only run one application at a time)
- screen glare
- too expensive at $499′






Dr. Tony Bates is the author of eleven books in the field of online learning and distance education. He has provided consulting services specializing in training in the planning and management of online learning and distance education, working with over 40 organizations in 25 countries. Tony is a Research Associate with Contact North | Contact Nord, Ontario’s Distance Education & Training Network.

disagree…
Just got my iPad today, this thing is the best!