How I'd Use the Apple iPad
I'm going to make the bold assumption that you, dear reader, have an idea what the Apple iPad is. I'm making the assumption that you know it's not a pomaceous-ly scented feminine product and that it's actually Apple Computer's latest messiah product. If you don't, I invite you to peruse articles written by more qualified professionals from Gizmodo, Engadget, Ars Technica & Mashable.
What I wish to convey here, based on what I've read (and possibly making up), is how I'd use the the iPad in situations I personally encounter in real-life on an everyday basis.
In the spirit of the long-held tradition of "pretending to be something you're not" on the internet, I share with you, a typical day with the iPad.
Press play while reading below for the full, nerdy effect.
6:00am - 7:00am
I set the alarm to wake me up at 6am using a fancy alarm app I purchased. I don't wake up right away to the alarm because it doesn't vibrate like my iPhone. But the bigger issue is, I forgot to keep the fancy alarm app open so it doesn't play the song I wanted to wake up to.
7:00am - 8:00am
I finally wake up to the built-in alarm app. I set the alarm to "Sonar" since I can't choose my own music to wake up to and it's the most annoying sound built-in. I have a hard time with the snooze button because I keep swiping the bezel so that wakes me up.
8:00am - 9:00am
I download the day's New York Times to read while having breakfast. I don't live in New York but I've been told it's an excellent newspaper. Nevertheless, I end up reading the back of the cereal box more than the articles.
On the way to work, on public transit, I try to catch up on world events by reading the latest issue of The Economist on the iPad. Well, only when someone's looking over my shoulder in envy. Whenever I feel like no one's looking, I start browsing eBay to bid on ninja swords.
9:00am - 10:00am
In the office, I dock the iPad and use a bluetooth keyboard to add items to my to do list and schedule my day in iCal. I keep reaching for a mouse and forget that it's completely okay to touch and point at the screen to go where I want to go. I receive a notice from iCal that pops up and I'm reminded to check Twitter to see if I have new followers.
10:00am - 11:00am
I forgot to bring my laptop for my presentation but luckily I saved my Keynote slideshow on my iPad. Since, I can't connect it to a projector, I get everyone to huddle around my screen and give co-workers a chance to ogle my new toy. It also gives me a chance to show off my new cologne.
12:00pm - 1:00pm
I use the built in Maps application to place locate this new restaurant I've been wanting to try for lunch. I end up settling for pizza by the slice since the assisted GPS placed me on the far side of the block and gave me roundabout directions. The restaurant's probably really busy anyways.
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Play a slideshow on the iPad while its docked. Occasionally use iCal to check future dates on the calendar.
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Watch an episode of "Deadliest Warrior" on the iPad.
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Browse the app store for productivity apps. Purchase and download Peggle and Bejeweled.
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Play Peggle & Bejeweled on the iPad.
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Play a slideshow on the iPad while its docked. Occasionally use iCal to check future dates on the calendar.
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Switch between playing Peggle, reading the New York Times and browsing the app store for more games on the ride home.
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Purchase and download three different tower defense games. Browse the iBooks store and buy the latest Malcolm Gladwell book.
8:00pm - 9:00pm
Finish the first chapter of the latest Malcolm Gladwell book. Go back to regular computer to download DC & Marvel comics and figure out how to put them on my iPad.
9:00pm - 10:00pm
Purchase and download the "Etch-a-Sketch" app for the iPad. Amuse myself to sleep with the shake to clear screen function.
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There is no mention of NSFW browsing...therefore, your "real-life" account of a typical day of browsing is now invalid. Come on now...