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Although I think the same is unbelievably silly [Mashable:  Mad TV 2006]  I cannot deny that this thing makes great sense for me.  When I travel I use my 13″ MacBook and I have always jumped on hotspots.  Well I was considering getting an AirCard until I saw the price ($69/month…ouch).  Today when the iPad was unveiled, it was revealed that it will cost significantly less than once thought (prices start at $499 + unlimited data for a mere $29 for unlimited data….hellloooo).

So when this baby comes out, I will get one of these and travel with it instead of my MacBook, as it seems an aircard would be a colossal waste of money.  Not only that, this device is a eBook reader, internet surfer and true work horse (iWork apps will be available for $9.99 each).

Here is the rundown (via Temp’td):

• All those great apps you love on your iPhone, you can also run on the iPad. They will either run in a windowed mode, or you can full screen all of the apps you would like. Not to mention the device will also have iPad specific apps being developed.
• The iPad syncs with iTunes just as you iPhone or iPod would, all you have to do is plug it into your MacBook and are good to go.
• iBooks are headed to the iTunes store, putting a large emphasis on the iPad being a terrific eReader. Books will range between $12.99 – $14.99 and the interface looks absolutely gorgeous.
• Screen resolution is 1024×768, from what we have read it looks magnificent and you shouldn’t be disappointed by screen quality.
• The 1GHz A4 processor is fast, in fact it is extremely fast. You won’t find any hiccups when loading and scrolling through your favorite book, or web pages.
• There is no multitasking with the device, just as there is none with the iPhone. You won’t be able to surf the internet or type a paper while listening to music, and this is a giant down side. With a device this nice and powerful there is no reason you shouldn’t be able to push it to the limit.
• There is no camera anywhere on the device, and in order to import pictures from your camera you will have to purchase the camera connectivity package for the iPad.
• It has been seen running iPhone OS 3.2, so there is no full operating system found on the device. As far as UI goes it will be like looking at a 10″ iPhone with no camera or calling and SMS features.

Worried about having to type on an on-screen keyboard the entire time? Apple is releasing a keyboard dock compatible with the iPad in order to turn the device more into a desktop type device. It is also compatible with other bluetooth keyboards in case you happen to have one laying around. Still interested in pick up one of these stunning devices to carry around with you? The WiFi standard models will be released in 30 days, with the 3G models coming 60 days after that. You will certainly be the envy of all your tech savvy friends, and will probably get some head-turns as people walk by seeing you use it.

Sounds amazingly awesome….I know I will be getting one.  How about you??

Lianne Farbes is the Head of the US Edition of HelloCotton an online social platform for discovering and sharing women’s blog content. She also writes for several online publications, she is a Beauty Expert, Social Media enthusiast, Project Manager, Web 2.0 cheerleader and she is always online in one form or another. Follow her on Twitter @LianneFarbes, @Hellocotton and friend her through any of her social profiles here and here

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