So....I'm sure we've all read about the iPad. For me, it's fairly close to what I expected -- not the answer to all things digital but a more advanced e-book reader with some other features. I wouldn't replace my iphone, itouch, laptop or desktop with an iPad but I will visit the Apple store to check it out when it is available.
Would I buy one? I would like to buy an e-book reader and so far it sounds like a very cool one, altho higher priced than kindle etc but probably a lot easier to read. I would use it at home -- yes, cancel our print newspapers and read on it -- tho how will my husband take one section of the newspaper and I another section? And I would read work type books and the odd fiction book on the reader. I'm not rushing out to get an iPad -- but I will seriously consider it. On another point, just got back from NYC and the Information Industry Summit (of the SIIA) where many interesting speakers shared their thoughts on where the content business is going -- curious do museums consider themselves in the content business per se? One of the constant topics during the conference was the notion that intellectual property needs to "flow" amongst devices whether ipad, laptop etc. Another trend discussed was that 2010 is the year of the individual when it comes to technology and uses of content -- individuals are using content more than ever, and in newer ways. And a third item -- is an e-book a misnomer and what would be a better name for digital text? Just some thoughts. Lesley Lesley Ellen Harris lesley at copyrightlaws.com www.copyrightanswers.blogspot.com
