The Apple iPad – Why All the Animosity??

Because of the business I am in, a lot of people have been asking me about what I think about the new, long awaited Apple iPad that was just announced this week.

Well, I have to say that I am both very excited about the potential and possibilities this thing has as well as just a little disappointed, all at the same time.

Before I get into that though, first, I would like to get something off my chest and say this:
Just what is the deal with so many people publicly slamming Apple about this thing??? Why the animosity?

Just as soon as it came out, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and the blogs were exploding with negative comments, even from Apple users.

Are people really that spoiled? More like completely naive, if you ask me…

I’ll admit, it didn’t completely blow my doors off with any new and unexpected, groundbreaking technology, (note the word “unexpected”) and for that I was a little disappointed after all the hype and build up and all. I’ll even admit I expressed my disappointment and laughed at some of the negative humor. (I do have a sick sense of humor…)

But you know what? I am even more disappointed because what people are failing to acknowledge is, this is still an amazing piece of technology and it will change things in a big way. It also has a lot of potential to make a lot of people, a lot of money.

So, you can say whatever you want about them but I guarantee you, Apple is not stupid, and they do have a plan. The iPad has a purpose, people still just don’t get it.

It’s funny because I seem to remember about 95% of the people I talked to before the iPhone was released who had no clue about the potential and they were just as naive and resistant to the thought of an Apple phone. (You know who you are…)

Even after it came out, people still didn’t get it. I think it took another year before anyone had a clue, but it wasn’t until they actually could hold it and use it and let the media and public opinion sway them into it.

Well, I saw the potential in the iPhone, and I see the same kind of potential with the iPad. It might not hit with a bang like the iPhone did, but i’m pretty sure it will sneak in.

People are like sheep after all. You put something new and strange and confusing in front of their face and say, look isn’t this cool, and most people will just scrunch up their noses and say, uh… I don’t know… it’s kind of weird… hmm… ebooks… I don’t know…

Then, unfortunately untill they “get it”, they’ll all just sit around like a bunch of monkeys and laugh and screech and bang it with a rock until someone with enough social clout like hmmm… Paris Hilton (?) puts one in front of the camera all bedazzled, covered in jewels and says its “OK” to get one… only then, will people get one, use it and then actually “get it”.

(sigh…)

Until then though, PLEASE do everyone who actually has a clue a favor, and SHUT UP, stop complaining like a bunch of spoiled children who didn’t get enough sprinkles on their ice cream cone and pay attention and be patient.

You might learn something!

(Note the word “Learn” for future reference)

- See you soon.