Star Trek comes a little bit closer thanks to Apple

So watching Star Trek Next Gen you get to see these little data pads that everyone carries around. No more bits of paper. An electronic pad to see the information you need from a variety of sources. Instant access without having to lug a heavy laptop around or needing to sit at your desk. Apple finally couldn’t stop themselves from making one.

So why will this work and the previous tablets didn’t? Well firstly it is a “must have” home accessory because of the badge. If you just want to surf the web and occasionally email, it is ideal. Secondly it is rammed with Apps from the iphone. Thirdly it looks pretty. Fourth – Google. Load up Google Apps and you have your whole life laid out on a glass and plastic pad in front of you. Documents, Calendar, Mail, Apps. Job done.

Have a look at the accessories. This is positioned as a light laptop/netbook, an ebook reader, personal movie player and (thanks to the accelerometer) a gaming platform. Drop it into a folder and it will not look out of place in a meeting.

Will I get one? I don’t really need one. But feel free to buy me one for Christmas!