[ColdSun]

Bremen,
By slow I mean the iTunes application on my PC. The device itself is very nice. I just prefer my Zune. I admit I haven't used a newer generation Apple for a while, but as far as I know it will convert the MP3 to a different format when moving it to the device. On the other hand, the Touch made for an awesome ebook reader when I had it.

EDIT: I've been informed iTunes does not and has never converted MP3s to a proprietary format before transfer to the device. I was under the impression it did. My apologies for the misinformation and this actually might change my mind in getting an iPad or iPod Touch (I want something smaller to read on but with a high quality screen).

stustaff - you may be right, I don't have recent experience with it. I do, however, have recent experience with iTunes and will comment as I see fit. I don't like the program and never have, over my longer than 5 years with it. You might even try reading my post to see what I said, instead of quoting another post by Bremen.

Back to the subject at hand, which is the iPad. I may have to buy one just for the development possibilities. I disagree with anyone who says LCD devices can't be used for reading. I've been doing it for ten years. Last eye check was 20/20. I've been using monitors for a good portion of my life, and since I'm a developer I spend a great deal of time at my computer. I read on an assortment of LCD devices when I go to sleep at night. So, in my opinion, the iPad will make an awesome ebook reader. I just want something smaller with the screen quality it has.