Anyway, the device line has come a long way, and it’s not strange anymore to imagine someone using their iPad for productive work on a daily basis. As long as a user takes the time to familiarize themselves with the way the OS works, particularly its more unusual quirks, it can be a great assistant for people who do their work digitally.
And on the other hand, Apple are rumored to be preparing some interesting entries in the line, though we don’t know when they are going to be announced. After all, it’s Apple, and their secrecy is part of their style.
But with or without changes in the iPad’s design, the tablet market is going to see some interesting solutions in the coming months/years regardless, as companies are still actively exploring the best ways to approach the design of this kind of device, and how the interface of a tablet should be structured best. We certainly expect the landscape of this market to change significantly as time goes by and more adequate solutions are found to the various design problems that we have now.