The iPad's Niche Market

There is a lot of hype about Apple’s new iPad. Their newest tablet device. But who is this iPad for? The problem with tablets is that’s hard to figure out who they’re for. In my personal opinion, the iPad will come in handy for a lot of people. Here are some of the instances where an iPad would work well. 

One market of people this is for is for people who travel a lot. Let’s face it, you’re on the plane for 8 hours, it’s cramped, and you don’t adequate room for your 17” MacBook Pro. So you pull out your iPad. Since it has a reported 10-hour battery, you can read your favorite eBook, play 2x apps or surf the web with either 3G or WiFi.

The second use for the iPad would be for around the house. Whether you’re looking for a recipe in the kitchen with the AllRecipes Dinner Spinner, or finding out the name of that song on IMDb in the living room. I think the iPad is a really good around the house type of computing device. It’s small enough to where it is easy to carry around and will get the job done for all the little computing odds and ends you need to take care of. 

The third and final market in my opinion of for kids. Mainly ages 10-14. The iPad has been speculated to be just an iPod touch of steroids. Since the iPod touch has flourished in the market, I imagine it would be very popular among young adults. Since it is compatible with all App Store apps, it would be a very smooth transition for those coming from a smaller iPod. 

So in conclusion, who do you think the iPad’s niche market is? You know my opinion, so I want to hear your opinion. Leave a comment below. 

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Comments

[Anonymous]

David,

you mentioned above """and you don’t adequate room for your 17” MacBook Pro""""

firstly only a prick would want to carry around a 17" mac. The next time you fly, you will see that the sensible folks onboard the aircraft will be carrying laptops of a sensible size. Maybe Daddy will buy you something for traveling. So next time daddy buys you a airline ticket, don't forget to ask him to buy you a laptop. Don't worry about chrissy, she's used to getting cheap $1 store crap compared to your expensive apple store crap.

You also mentioned, """The third and final market in my opinion of for kids. Mainly ages 10-14""""

you worry me David, I've had numerous comments and remarks sent to me about your interest in the channels on youtube of little boys playing MW2.
I come here to your blog, and cannot believe my eyes, the people who messaged me told me you feature the videos of little boys playing MW2 and that you subscribe to them. It appears that my people are right.

[Troy Parquer]

To whoever posted the first comment,

I am the author of this post.David did not write this article.Next time you want to go off on a strong comment,please get your facts straight.

-Troy