Even I will not get the iPad (but maybe the iPad 3G)

(Update: maybe there is some hope for the iPad 3G…still has to use the awful ATT service but at least it can grab some non-wifi data)

Sigh.  So as feared Apple has released a giant iPhone called the iPad.  Super.  That’s really all you need know.  It’s a giant iPhone, running nearly the same exact operating system, with nearly the same exact form factor (albeit jacked up in size).

Actually, it’s not a giant iPhone because it only has WIFI.  So…it’s a giant iTouch.  The main reason why the iPhone is so powerful is the fact that all of its apps can update themselves via a cellular 3G network.  So wherever you are, bam, your apps can you use the power of the Internets (plural intended cause it sounds more fun).  The iPad, dare I say it…sucks.

The ONLY thing that makes me interested in this thing is its battery life.  Having 10+ hours of video playback is tasty.  That said…is it worth it to buy this thing?

If you already have an iPhone I would have to give it a resounding NO.

If you already have an iPhone AND a Kindle…an even louder NO.

If you do not have an iPhone NOR a Kindle, yet you have an iTouch and a trust fund…then, maybe, go for it.

If you do not have an iTouch, Kindle, nor iPhone and you have a trust fund…go crazy.  Enjoy your large iTouch/the iPad.

Bah.  This photo below pretty much sums it up: