When they were released, I really wanted an iPad. But when challenged by my fad technology sceptic husband (who works in technology), I didn’t really have a good reason. I wanted to be able to read on it–I thought that would be great but then why not just get a kindle? When I got my iPhone 4, I could read on that and then I didn’t see the reason to get anything in the short term.

I went to the bookstore on campus the other day to get my books for class. In the technology department (which is at the entrance to reel us folks in) they have iPads. I wasn’t going to look at them, because really who needs a glorified iPod touch?

Oh was I wrong. I need one. It has a word processing program, a presentation program, a spreadsheet program, etc. I can use this (I’m typing on my new iPad now) for my student teacher observations–which I take lots of notes about because it is part of my dissertation research.

Also, my iPad has access to all Kindle books (it has an amazon kindle app). So, I have been lured into more mac products not just by their shiny looks but also by their smart functionality. I have it pared with a wireless keyboard so that I can actually type quickly.

I love you Apple. Please stop making these great new products. I don’t know how many more purchases I can justify.