I’ve got a new toy.

I’m visiting Portland, Oregon and I stopped by the local Apple Store.  I walked out with a brand new iPad.

It’s an amazing device.  When they were first announced I thought they seemed nifty, but was a little skeptical. But after having got my hands on one, I determined that I wanted one too.  I’m just playing with it, yet.  Some of the games make very good use of the touch screen and orientation interface.  The screen is beautiful.  I decided not to wait another couple of days for the 3G version.  I don’t have immediate need for always having internet access, and many of the apps will store information for offline reading.  So, I could, for example, update my email, the NY Times, or BBC news and still read it when I don’t have internet access.

I’m in gadget heaven!