Prior to the announcement of Apple's forthcoming iPad, I had been eagerly looking forward to an Apple tablet computer.  I've already posted on my initial reactions to the iPad, but I will say that I do not think the iPad is well suited to the educational environment.  Lack of handwriting input, application lock-in, expensive, but necessary, accessories like a keyboard and iWork, and overall cost all play a part in my opinion. Further cementing it, is the apparent lack of any discount pricing for students and educators on the Apple store.

Apple, for many years now, has offered students …

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