The iPad is meant to be the “perfect” device for e-books, movies, email, and photos. As true as that subjective statement may prove, there’s no reason for people who already have a laptop or, better yet, an iPod Touch, to even consider getting the iPad. The iPad is simply a glorified iPod Touch, one with a large screen that can …

Really Simple Syndication (or RSS) is a method of news distribution that circumvents the whole problem of spam and email viruses. Vendors and blogs use it to alert users to new content. Email, of course, has its place on the Internet and would never be replaced by RSS. But for certain types of content, RSS is a superior communication medium. …