My laptop died a little while back and I’ve been lost without it. I’m glad to say I’ve narrowed my choices down to 2: an Ipad, or a laptop and a Nook Color. I recently stopped by Barnes and Noble and played with a Nook and I really liked it. Obviously it’s not an Ipad, nor was it designed to be, but I really liked it – simple, clean, quick and for whatever reason it felt comfortable in my hands. 

I’m still trying to get to the Apple store to play with an Ipad. Unfortunately in Rochester the only Apple store is in Victor, which is about 25 minutes from my house, making it something I need to set aside some time for. Seems like every time I think I’m going to make it, fate intervenes. 

I’ve been doing a lot of reading about the Ipad focusing on reader reviews, specifically people weighing in on replacing a laptop with an Ipad. The reviews are very mixed with some strongly stating that the Ipad is not a suitable replacement, and others saying it’s not a suitable replacement, but it can be with a little creativity. 

Either way I need to settle this mess soon as it’s seriously affecting my productivity. I never knew how much I used my laptop until it was gone.