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 โNo, 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 canโt put apps on it. You canโt write and distribute software for it without Appleโs 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)