Apple IPad: The Best Thing That's Happened to My Business!

Yes, I've read the reviews saying an iPad is an iPhone on steroids, a supersized iPhone, another unnecessary electronic gadget, etc. But, I bet these "reviews" come from people not yet using one on a daily basis or not yet addicted to the iPad's incredible capabilities.

I bought mine the first night it was available. I stood in a long line in Manhattan at 1:00 am in the morning... and left with the most effective and functional device I have ever owned. In short, it has changed my business life for the better and has made my life easier in general.

I am in the business of debt workouts, i.e. removing debt from businesses. Many of my clients have occasional emergencies requiring quick response and action to protect their assets. I must be available and ready to communicate with others effectively at all times. Yes, I could do this with my cell phone, but it's oh-so-much-better with my iPad due to the mere fact that it is both 3G and internet capable. It allows me to have instant access to email, the internet, my blog and all the contracts, forms and other tools I use in my business every day, wherever I may be. With this incredible tool, I can not only receive and send emails and blog at will, but I have various forms and contracts stored in it and can utilize its capabilities in many meaningful situations that I was previously unprepared for.

Some argue that their laptop does this and more, which is true (other than the 3G part, which is huge). However, I seldom carry my laptop everywhere I go, and am not likely to whip it out in cars, cabs, bus stops, the beach, etc., as it is too cumbersome, too much of a project to boot up and use on the run, too big to carry everywhere I go... I never have my laptop with me when I want it as I do not make it a habit to carry it everywhere I go.

However, my life has changed; I can carry my iPad with me anywhere I go. It is always on and available like a cell phone and because of its size and its touch keyboard, it is always ready to give me the business tools I want or need. Obviously, I blog, and what a delight to be able to blog anywhere I am, whenever the inspiration strikes, whether it be when I am shopping with my wife or waiting in the car to pick someone up at the airport. Anywhere I am, it is ready and available for instant action.

Sure, you can do this with your Blackberry or iPhone-I have the new Droid, which is very powerful, but I do not use it for all its capabilities because, frankly, it is too small and thus impractical. I do, however, use my iPad... it really works. Now, I go nowhere without my iPad.

If it IS only a supersized iPhone, well, then it's the best gimmick around and has totally won me over.