Why not to buy an iPad (for now at least)

From the number of people I have seen purchasing iPads with a lot of uncertainty in their decisions, I’d like to raise the following counter-argument for those contemplating a purchase before they dive head-first:

1. Problems expected to be rectified in the next generation of iPads:
   • No multi-tasking.
   • No video conferencing, as there’s no front (or back) camera.
   • No external storage support (USB,SD)
   • 1-inch bezel adds unnecessary size and weight. For me, it’s just too heavy for one-handed holding above a few minutes.
2. Inherent problems with no future changes expected:
   • Your web experience will be missing Adobe Flash
   • 4:3 aspect is unsuitable for widescreen video viewing
3. Competitors are launching more functional products. See here, here, and here.

My opinion: wait either for the competition’s offerings or the next generation iPad. Remember how the original iPhone missed the basics (3G, Bluetooth)? Fool me once … 

I’m sure I missed other issues that would stop many from acquiring iPads. What are your “counter-reasons”? Write in the “comments” link below. 

5/8/2010 update on the competition: Android 3 tablet from Motorola coming this Novemeber.

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