I have a 1st Gen iPad which I absolutely Love. Will not get the 2nd gen but will wait for 3rd version instead. That is where the major upgrades will come (Most likely Retina Display, larger capacity, greater MP cameras, etc).
; I can honestly say when the original iPad was first announced, I thought there was no way I would ever own one of these as I just didn't see the point. Well I was wrong. Being a Photographer, this device comes in so handy when out doing a photo shoot. I am able to use it as a Digital Portfolio (
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pad-folio/id404642124?mt=8) to show my clients my work, I can create invoices & e-mail them to my customers on the spot (
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/quick-sale-for-ipad/id364905884?mt=8), access my Business accounts (
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/chase-mobile/id370697773?mt=8); this is just to mention a few things.
; This doesn't even take into account having your Address Book available, Scheduling photo shoots on the go, access to the many reference guide apps available; it is limitless what can be done with the iPad. This device has really helped me in ways I could never have imagined.
; I typically like to set my iPad to paly a slide show from my Portfolio app while I am shooting so my clients can see my work. I say this because I do a lot of youth team sports pictures.
The "iPAD ROCKS" ; :-*