Hi David,

I don't agree with all you've written on the iPad... but you have the perfect right to express your opinion on it without being subject to insult or threats or any other ill-informed diatribe.

I really like Apple.  So much so, that I recently started a website devoted to all things Apple.

On the whole their products have been perfect for me. I was frustrated with Windows and, when I started work as a graphic designer, I discovered Macs and have never looked back. They are brilliant machines. But, as you rightly say, they don't appeal to everyone, and they aren't always the right solution for a problem.

I do think some of the criticisms levelled at the iPad are fatuous - things like it's too heavy, or it's easy to get fingerprint smudges on it, but you do have a good point regarding the iWork app. I was hoping that Pages would be a more complete app than is being described.

But, back to my original point. People should be able to express opinions without fear of insults or threats. Don't we live in a democracy? Aren't we all able to discuss things without going mad?

Carry on saying what you think.

With your permission I'd like to link to this article on my website: appenings.net

I'm happy to have a contrary opinion on the site.

Glenn.