So today Apple announced their “iPad”. It is the next generation tablet PC from Apple. There have been rumors circulating around the internet for a few years now on Apple releasing a Tablet type computer. Personally I see it as pointless as its pretty big with its 9.7″ touchscreen. It is basically an overly glorified iPod Touch or iPhone. The prices are far more than a netbook with the entry level 16GB version with Wifi starting at $499 and if you want 3G data capability then it will run you another $130 on top of the $499. If that wasn’t bad enough the 32GB is $599 and the 64GB is $699 for the Wifi only versions and again 3G data capability is another $130 on top of the regular price tag.

There are some nice features like its beautiful LED display and the fact that it can run iPhone and iTouch applications right out of the box. It has a proprietary Apple A4 1GHZ CPU. Apple is claiming a 10 hour battery life even when playing back video. There is also Bluetooth, Speaker, Wifi, Microphone, Compass, Accelerometer and a proprietary 30 pin dock connector.

Personally I think that the iPad is a waste of money. You can get a netbook that is far more powerful for about $150 less than the entry level iPad. Don’t expect to see me with one of these any time soon.