It’s finally in my hands: iPad 2. After seeing it online last week, I knew I wanted one, but now that I have one I’d like to share with you whether iPad 2 actually lives up to the expectations I’ve developed from watching the announcement and reading about the device on Apple’s site. Just how much thinner is it? Does it feel any different than the original iPad? How about that Smart Cover?

The days seem to just drag as we wait for the iPad to be released. But if you’d like to occupy your time waiting with something useful, then take a look at some of the iPad accessories you can pick up soon from Booq. It looks like they’re going to have quite a line up ready right away for your iPad. Before the iPad launches, I’m taking a quick look at two of their iPad offerings, the Boa Skin XS and the taipan Shadow XS.

I’ll admit it. I never really “got” Google Earth. Sure, it’s fun to spin the Earth around and look at your house, but what’s the practical purpose? Google Maps is a much better and simpler way to get directions. Much better satellite pictures can be found elsewhere. In my mind, Google Earth is more like more »