iPad 2

As expected, Apple released their new iPad in a typical keynote event. Pretty much all of the rumors were right. It was a thinner model with 2 cameras and a faster dual core processor. I actually think this model is fairly useful. The first generation was definitely a Guinea pig, but attracted many buyers because it was the first. It was cool, but underpowered and too heavy for an e-reader. So Apple addressed all of the major problems. The dual core A5 processor, while still underpowered compared to a thin and light laptop, is at least better than a phone processor. The body at 33% thinner really makes a difference if this is something that's going to be in your bag every day. One surprise was the magnetic cover that protects the screen and acts as kickstand when it folds back.

The big question is... will I get one? Tempting, but still no. What I want out of a tablet is a full computer. The iPad two has all the hardware, but I'm just not a fan of it running iOS. I want OS X! And technically, it can be done. People have hacked the Eee PC to run OS X and at decent speeds. I'd rather hack the ASUS EP121.