After reading the results of Joe Hobot’s informal survey of seventeen Apple iPad users who expressed, at least to some extent, regret at having purchased the device, I only felt it fair to present an opposing viewpoint. After having had the iPad for about a week, I have formed my own opinions. While I, too, can list some very valid reasons why the iPad isn’t the best thing since sliced bread, I would be lying if I didn’t say there are some really great things you can do with Apple’s latest device.

This list of reasons to own an iPad is an objective response to those who would decry its limitations (e.g. lack of Flash support, lack of configurable controls for family members, awkwardness to hold, etc.) Basically, it’s an overview of eight iPad Apps that make the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. In some cases, they might even help to make us better, more productive, and calmer people. In the end, isn’t that what it’s all about? We decide if the positives outweigh the negatives and, in the process, reap some personal benefit out of the deal. So, without further ado, I present readers with my rationale by Reviewing Seven Reasons Owning an iPad Makes You Lucky.

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