With iOS5 and Cloud - it appears the iPad2 is the right choice for me...

Like many people, Ive been hemming and hawing over whether to go with an iPad2 or an Android device. Ive read the reviews, watched the product demos, and analyzed what each device can and cannot do. Im not an Apple "guy" per say but Im not a PC-die hard either. I have a crappy Trac-fone so I dont have any bias for or against other Android or Apple mobile devices. I just like products that work and I dont get too caught up in any fanboy-ism stuff
I just noticed that the Apple store is listing the iPad2 "now with iOS5 & cloud". Thats great news, IMO. If there were any issues I was worried about with the iPad2, it was that pesky iTunes app and the fact that I do NOT want to deal with it. I know there are some apps to handle file transfers and what not but its good to see Cloud being there in the iPad2.
Of course, I have the usual concerns with the iPad2 that some others have...like:
Lack of flash and not being able to fully enjoy some of my web pages
The proprietary nature of Apples products and file handling(walled garden concept)
Hatred of iTunes(although that can be addressed with some 3rd party apps from what Im reading)
The mono speaker is kind of lame.
Other than that - I dont see many problems! Our intended uses of the iPad2 will be:
Portable device for multimedia & gaming
Managing photos & media
Magzine subcriptions & delivery
Some e-reading/books
Kids to use for homework, research, and stuff like that.
Verious other tasks we used to try and do with our laptops but they are simply too heavy and have lousy battery performance!
Well, Im just about ready to order. Looking forward to chatting about the iPad2 with everyone!

Very nice. I hope you enjoy it. But be aware that this is a technical support forum, not a chatroom.

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