iPad Apps Worth Lusting For

The distaste hackers and developers have towards the iPad was initially understandable. Now that it’s out, I think everyone should hold one in their hand before they make any outlandish statements against it. Eric Sink sums it up pretty perfectly.> Computers, by and large, are still designed for geeks. This is why we all buy T-shirts that say โ€œNo, I will not fix your computerโ€. The genius of the iPad is that it cannot get things like viruses. It is a closed platform. You canโ€™t put apps on it. You canโ€™t write and distribute software for it without Appleโ€™s permission. This is why geeks hate it and normal people will love it.

โ€” Eric Sink

I have yet to succumb to the temptation to buy an iPad. I haven’t been able to justify the steep $499 price tag. I might end up forcing myself to get one. If I do, here’s why:

## [Things](http://culturedcode.com/things/ipad/) by [Cultured Code](http://culturedcode.com/)

http://culturedcode.cachefly.net/things/Things-iPad-Teaser-025/Things-iPad-Teaser-025.mov

## [Instapaper](http://blog.instapaper.com/post/469281634)