Alan Weinkrantz’s Stream of Life

Yes, I'm gonna buy an iPad.

1. I am a self-confessed Apple fan-boy. I'll pretty much buy everything Apple makes. Part of my fan-boyism is from the fact that their stuff is really good, well designed, and well.... very cool.

2. What I have not decided upon is which version. One side of me says just to buy the $499 version and use it purely as a mobile writer, reader, surfer, on the go Keynote builder.

I will use it as an extension of my MacBook Pro and iPhone and sync everything I do, and store my stuff up via MobileMe / iDisk.

3. As for the 3G option.... I'm on the fence. Part is the cost and part is giving AT&T more of my money. For what's it's worth, I've also been an AT&T fan boy through my 3Screens blog, where I was the first consumer blogger to go public - and actually covered U-verse before AT&T launched U-verse.

4. On the other hand.... I sort of know myself. I'll find an inadvertent way to fill up my iPad - rather quickly. In that case, I should just go for it, and buy the whole enchilada with 64GB.

I've got two months to think this through.

What about you? Now that they hype has (sort of) settled down, are you gonna buy an iPad?

I went to CES 2010 on the hunt for new gizmos, gadgets, toys, to write for my 3Screens and Everywire blog - and of course, have a bit of fun.

What I did not expect was to fall in love with an amazing line of organization and storage systems that would help me stay organized and keep my toys in line, especially when I travel.  Phillip Petracca, VP of Product Development, gave me a personal tour and demonstration of their product line.

Traveling with my computer, iPhone, DSLR, 3 lenses, a camcorder, a pocket camcorder, along with lots of cords, memory cards and chargers, it's becoming harder and harder to stay - well, organized- particularly on the road.

Cocoon Innovations is a company to watch, particularly with their GRID-IT system that lets you organize and manage all your accessories.

Thanks to my buddy, Nan Palmero, I'm hooked on Foursquare - you can find me here, so we can connect..

This is more than just a game. At first glance and only having been using it for only 4 days, it's a terrific way for a retail store-front operations such as a bank, a coffee shop, the dry cleaners, or grocery store to connect with its fans.

I say fans, rather than customers, because as someone who frequents Central Market, Broadway National Bank, and Starbucks, and Redbone Guitar Boutique, I'm proud to share great finds - and great service with my friends.

Yesterday I had breakfast at Cafe Salsita and once I checked in on Foursquare, up pops a recommendation from another friend who'd already been there.

While running a couple of errands, I saw that that Sean Wood just had lunch as Zuchi Sushi.  It reminded me to go back there for a sushi fix soon. 

I'm just starting to get Foursquare. I find the more I try different social networks, a few strike a chord. Foursquare is one of those indeed.

Highly Recommended