Walk The Fence

Well, that's it and show is over.

Apple launched it's latest non-event with the release of the iPad: http://www.apple.com/ipad/

Now when it comes to Amazon and the Kindle; you're probably feeling like the Sony Disc-Man right about now when Apple launched their first iPod...Ouch

There's no doubt the iPad will present a formidable platform replacing the Kindle in ways it's next version isn't even close to encompass. I hear some early critics talking about the iBook Store only being available in the US and therefore the Kindle is still alive. How long till Apple opens their iBook store to the world much like they did with iTunes?

Wi-Fi, Email, Pictures, Movies, Display (Let me correct that, portable personal Flat screen TV), Features, Apps, Games, Etc... So many things the Kindle doesn't even begin to touch.

If i'm at Amazon today, i pick up the phone quick to strike a distribution deal of my catalogue to the iPad as i realize this war is, and always was about content and not the device accessing it - seeing that i will positively lose that battle. It's inevitable Mr Anderson.

A few things I'll hope Apple took some cues on when i get my hands on this puppy: Palm Pre-like multi application running at the same time, where is the embedded web cam? (what about my skype calls from the couch???)

I almost anticipate some shuffling at Apple Marketing for the next device launch, the organized leakage in advance of the launch was almost anti climactic.

Please make the iPad my next MacBook Pro screen and I will sell you my soul Steve Jobs.

Avdv.