I'm not complaining

Why I NEED an iPad.

Just like Obama, everyone has thoughts about the iPad. Some think it’s going to change the world, others think it’s useless. Everyone has specific reasons for this. The supporters cite its size, potential, features, and innovation. The Nay-sayers push it’s limitations in the world of flash, inability to make phone calls, and the I-have-a-phone-and-a-laptop-what-do-I-need-this-for. I can argue both sides, but am slowly losing my mind waiting for mine to arrive. I am one person who truly has a NEED for this product.

Right now, as a salesman and account manager for my own business, I end up making a lot of presentations that highlight features of our own websites and videos that we create. A major limitation has been that if I’m in a place where there is no WIFI, I cannot show websites. Many of my clients struggle with computers (hence their need for us in the first place), and their offices have no wireless. At times like this, I have to take screenshots of websites that we’ve made. No fun pop ups, or java animations. No clicking videos or links. No showing how easy it is for us to update things on the fly. Videos also prove difficult to showcase as I must bring my production computer out of the office and into the wild. While this isn’t a huge inconvenience, it’s makes me a little nervous because I am terrified of crashes. 

So, give me a device that grabs the internet wherever I am, has a solid state hard drive which can handle the rigors of travel, can show full websites (we don’t program in flash), can show videos and even stream them without leaving the page, and can get over 10 hours of battery unlike the 4 my laptop can squeeze.

Add to that the touch interface and beauty of the device. In the technology world, sales can be tricky. If you’re claiming to develop cutting edge websites and content, pulling out a ThinkPad from 2001 leaves a certain impression. Having a slick, beautiful device that will allow my clients to TOUCH their websites and experience an interface that they haven’t before will give me an edge. The speed of the device and it’s reputation as a magical and revolutionary device will subconsciously reflect in them onto me.

I have a 2nd laptop that I use at home right now for email and surfing the web. I also check my calendar on it and take short notes. When I go to meetings, i take a small paper notebook/journal that I use for notes. If this device can improve my presentations, replace a computer, and play games, I welcome it into my life.

So I wait. I check my order status a few times a day, and look forward to the day it gets here.