First and foremost I’m shocked by the lack of a forward facing camera which makes video calls impossible without an add-on device. Although the new iPad does a nifty job organizing photos and making them look absolutely beautiful on it’s 9.7″ display, a camera in today’s devices is a requirement as far as I’m concerned.

Next on the gripe list was the omission of a standard or even micro usb port. Standardization is key; now more than ever, and not being able to connect our growing multimedia devices and gadgets is frustrating; but have no fear, Apple will no doubt have many expensive and required add on devices to satisfy those “niches”.

Lastly and the most minor is the lack of a multi-card reader, which could be easily satisfied with a usb port if it had one.

I don’t consider myself an Apple fanboy but I do like their stylized slant on hardware, and admittedly will be purchasing an iPad to quench my tech thirst, but I can easily see how they left room for improvement. Regardless of the few features the iPad is missing it still is a remarkable device and should make the net a more comfortable experience in the home.

Let me catch you up to speed. Nearly ten years ago, I took the plunge and married my long time girlfriend; who had always worked I might add, and proceeded to raise a wonderful son with her. When our son was born we decided that it would make more sense for her to stay home and tend to him while I worked, but with an understanding; at least on my end, of her returning to the work force when he started school. Now somewhere during this period I believe my wife took a liking to the whole “housewife” role because it’s been three years since my son’s started school and she just flat out refuses to work.

What’s the point of complaining about it? I have no idea, because at the end of the day she is a good wife who loves me and my son, but the money issue remains a sticking point. Even with a total lack of “mad money” I’ve still managed to provide a home, car, heat, put food on the table and buy the odd case of beer, but I’m left with a guilty feeling for not being able to provide all the “toys” our two income friends have.

Where is the darling wife tonight? She has two serious hobbies, one of which she is currently engaged in; shopping, and the other seemingly harmless pastime scrapbooking. Now, I’m not a completely heartless bastard, I support her extravagant hobbies but both of them cost money; she refuses to earn any, and I’m left home typing this blog post instead of drinking with the boys.

Well folks that’s it for tonight, but I have a long list of gripes with the world I live in so stay tuned.