The one feature which is probably ont a big deal in Vancouver is google map. Here in Seattle, I would be using google map on my computer/phone/iPad daily. I check things like restaurants around my area, traffic updates, and I was able to help a friend who was lost when my church is having BBQ at a new area..! Originally, someone is going to drive out there, to pick them up, turned out I was able to locate where they are using my iPad google map, and provide them with directions.
My son likes those story books (try out the free version "Toys Story")
For those who go to church and read bible, try the free Bible makes by youversion. It comes with build in with 30+ translation including reg. Chinese, and diff type of English translation.
For those who are familiar with Dropbox, you can use dropbox on iPad to access files you would like to share on the Cloud. I have Jump for Remote Desktop Conneciton which I link with a wireless keyboard when do so.
The Calendar is quite good too. large and easy to read, and it can display more than 1 calendar by using color code.
by all means I am still learning, and I am waiting for OS 4 which will allow mutlitasking.
People who ask "what can an iPad do" is like asking "what can a computer do". The device is just a platform jeh mah, it's the software who can do tons of different things lor. Go check out thousands of apps out there, that's what an iPad can do, which many of the apps are out of your imagination. If you don't explore with facts but only boycott it with bias, nothing you can learn more la.
- note taking during meeting and then can sync to 2 iphone
- watch magazine, books and comics so that I don't have carry books. I can make my own e-books
- Stream videos from desktop including RMVB and I can watch it in the bathroom
- use pdf maps for traveling so I don't have to bring map books & travel books with me
Above are the things that can do better with iPad than iPhone. If you are a DJ, I see some cool apps that can do a lot of things too.
Main reason that i think ipad isn't 废 is because I just bought it for $499US @1:1 and Canada Custom didn't charge me any taxes. lol