Well, the first wave arrived and a buddy of mine was in love with his. After talking more with him about the power of the iPad and researching it on the web I decided to get the 3G model on launch day… except all my nearby stores sold out and I eventually just ordered it from apple online. Now, after having in my possession for 10 days, here is my review.

The iPad rocks! Here are some reasons why…

1. Mobile internet the way it was meant to be – I don’t need to go to a different room if someone else is on the computer, I can sit next to them in the living room and surf away. I realize you can do this with a laptop as well but I don’t need to “boot” the iPad. With one click, I’m up and going.
2. Reading – The iPad makes it so easy to download books, magazines, newsletters, etc. Between iBooks, Kindle App, and the new Barnes and Nobles App, you are covered to read almost anything. I might even read a comic or two. Are there other devices out there that do this? Yes, but do they do all of these other things? No.
3. GPS Navigation – One less thing to carry. Right now I’m using the iPhone App – MotionX GPS and it works just fine.
4. Video viewing – Streaming TV, movies, podcasts, converting DVDs (oh yeah, if you plan on downloading movies or viewing your own, go 64gb… either that or go with one of the cloud apps), etc. The perfect size for mobile video, plus you can buy the adapter and connect it to a larger display. The quality is excellent.
5. Travel – perfect travel device. Watch, listen, read, surf, write, email, etc. all from the road. I could go on but you get the picture.
6. Email and Social media – My blackberry covers my work email and I can use the iPad for personal use. The twitter apps, the Facebook iphone app (I’m sure a better one will come out later), the web, etc.
7. Games – I love my psp but gaming on the iPad will be huge. It is small enough to take with you but big enough to impress you visually. Not all games have great graphics so far but the potential is there. My only concern is the control functionality. That could diminish gameplay somewhat (thinking about Madden) but it won’t replace my console… just get me through when I’m not at home. By the way, my family is addicted to Plants vs. Zombies and Angry Birds… so much fun!
8. Blogging – this post brought to you by the WordPress ipad app.
9. Work – yes, I do plan on using this to work on . With Numbers, Pages, and Keynote I can put together a proposal, pricing document, presentation, etc. (especially with a bluetooth keyboard). I don’t think it will replace my laptop but it can get me by in a pinch.
10. Family sanity – This might sound corny but I can turn my daughter’s mood around in a heartbeat with the iPad. If her brothers pick on her I can say, “Let’s go play with Doodle Buddy” and she is immediately happy. She was a bit of a momma’s girl but that is starting to change. Are there other ways to build this relationship? Yes, but can they do all these other things?

I could go on but I won’t… need to go kill some zombies. Is it perfect? No, but I don’t think that should stop you from buying. Software will continue to be developed and it will get even better than it is today. Besides, I don’t think this will be my last iPad. Enjoy it for what it is!

Rip City is a nickname that the Portland team was given way back in the day by Bill Schonely, and has become a way to tie the team and its fans together over the years. To honor the memory of not only the players that have come before this team, but the fans that have stuck with the city for all of these years, the Rip City jerseys were born. The first unveiling of the Rip City jerseys actually came during a pre-season game against the Suns, but on Sunday night it marked the first regular season game where they were worn. The Rip City jerseys may look a bit odd on Sports Center without an explanation, but they definitely will hold special meaning for fans.

SLAM ONLINE | » Blazers Introduce ‘Rip City’ Uniforms.

1st Patriots 93
2nd Steelers 92
3rd Giants 89
4th Chargers 88
5th Eagles 88
6th Titans 87
7th Colts 87
8th Cardinals 86
9th Cowboys 85
10th Panthers 83
11th Ravens 82
12th Falcons 81
13th Vikings 80
14th Bears 79
15th Redskins 79
16th Jets 78
17th Packers 78
18th Dolphins 77
19th Seahawks 77
20th Bills 76
21st Texans 75
22nd Saints 74
23rd Buccaneers 74
24th 49ers 73
25th Jaguars 71
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27th Broncos 70
28th Chiefs 69
29th Browns 68
30th Bengals 67
31st Rams 66
32nd Lions 65

Easter definitely has some great treats… the chocolate bunny, cadbury mini eggs, Reese’s PB eggs, but the most famous treat has got to be Peeps.  Back in the day I would down a whole row of Peeps like nothing.  Although, I can’t consume them like I used to but they are still a must have every Easter.

I came across this slideshow of pictures today that walks through the production process for the wonderful treat.
How marshmallow Peeps are made — chicagotribune.com

The Raiders will rock their uniforms from the 1963 season: White (away) jersey featuring silver numbers outlined in black; silver helmet with original Raiders logo.  Click the link below to see all eight teams.
NFL will celebrate 50th anniversary season of American Football League

The Lions new logo was leaked on the NFL store recently.  Not a dramatic change so I wonder why it was changed at all. I don’t hate the Lion’s new look but it is not that great either.  The link below has a few other images to look at.
Lions to change logo? – Page 7 – MotownSports.com Message Board