| People who use portable computer where size is a | | | | Currently Google Docs and Zoho work on the iPhone. |
| major consideration, need it with two basic needs in | | | | This means that they will surely work on the larger |
| mind. The first for navigating on the Internet and the | | | | iPad device since the base operating system and |
| second for its word processor capabilities. Most | | | | browser is the exact same. If there are enough iPad |
| people need these two to write papers and do basic | | | | users, it's not out of the question that Google might |
| research. | | | | make an iPad based interface that works best with |
| The question then is will the iPad meet those needs? | | | | that size screen. |
| Right now it is yet to be determined how well this | | | | You could skip installing software and run these |
| device will meet these goals. Out of the box the iPad | | | | applications from a browser window to get some |
| does not have a word processor to use so it will | | | | writing and basic word processing done. It will stay in |
| have to be added to the machine. | | | | the cloud so it will be available on your main |
| There will most likely be third party word processing | | | | computer without having to sync anything. |
| programs that can be purchased, but iWorks will be | | | | One issue that you will have to find out for yourself |
| developed for the iPad and work with it as soon as | | | | is if you are comfortable with the iPad and it's |
| the device is for sale. If you also use OSX, this will | | | | external keyboard option. If this is a comfortable |
| be a great option since the files you write on your | | | | workspace for you, then it's a great solution. If you |
| iPad will work with your Apple computer making this | | | | don't like the touchscreen or external keyboard, this |
| a very logical choice. | | | | device might not be good for word processing. |
| Other options could be to use the online suites. | | | | |