Wow an iPad

I received some interesting news today. I've evidently won an iPad in a drawing. It is legit, I checked. Even though there were typos in the email (made me suspicious). I checked with the company and they confirmed it was true. They are shipping it to me within the week. They only asked for my prefered shipping address.
I guess I am going to be dragged into the Apple world whether I like it or not. The debate now is whether to keep it or return it for cash. I am not sure what version it is, but based on the "value" of the prize of $500 I assume it is the 16GB WiFi. I need to decide if I want to keep it and if I do, should I return it somewhere, pay the extra $100 and get the 32GB version. Another option would be to get the 3G version (probably not, I don't want to pay a monthly fee).
I like the iPod touch and I've played with an iPad but wouldn't buy one. Since it is free, I'll see if we like it. My wife will play with it as well. We can always sell it if we don't feel we'll make good use of it. One good thing is that it will stream Netflix, that would be fun.

iPod Touch 3G

I went over to the dark side and purchased a iPod Touch 3G as it appears to do most of what I need. I can read ebooks and play music and Audible books. It does other things as well if you're in range of a wifi connection, but those are not as important.
So far it is nice except that it is a slippery little thing. It is small enough that is can slide out of your hand easily. I'll have to find a case or sleeve of some kind to contain it.

To Zune or not to Zune

  It is about time for a new media device. I am currently using the Creative Zen Vision M which is getting a bit long in the tooth. It works fine, but cannot play mp4 or enhanced podcasts. Since I listen to a lot of photography related podcasts, I'm missing out on the images and have to use the mp3 version (if available).
  I don't want to go the iPod route as I don't like iTunes (OK I admit it, I don't want to jump on the Apple bandwagon either). I am not to excited about the latest Creative offerings either.
  The Zune HD 32 GB looks nice, gets great reviews and does everything I need it to do. I can get by with what I have, but hmmmmm..... Stay tuned.