Apple Does It Again, but Does the iPad Live Up to Its Hype?

Making News

Taliban Attacks US Consulate in Peshawar, Pakistan ()

In Pakistan's northwest border region, Islamist militants struck twice today, attacking a US consulate with car bombs and grenades, and launching a suicide attack on a political rally near the Swat Valley. Alex Rodriguez is Islamabad Bureau Chief for the Los Angeles Times.

Guests:

• Alex Rodriguez: Islamabad Bureau Chief, Los Angeles Times

Main Topic

Apple Does It Again, but Does the iPad Live Up to Its Hype? ()

Apple's new iPad blew out of stores on Saturday. Some 300,000 of them went home with consumers according to Apple. Now that reviewers have gotten their hands on them, what's the consensus? Is the iPad just a hip accessory for the technologically hip or is it set to change the way we use computers? How much does the its success depend on the development of its killer apps, those gaming and social networking applications? The publishing world has jumped on the bandwagon, offering up newspapers, magazines and books for sale on the new device. How will the iPad affect print media?

Guests:

• Joseph Menn: Technology Correspondent, Financial Times, @josephmenn
• Stephen Fry: actor and long-time Mac owner
• Ken Doctor: Analyst, Outsell and Content Bridges, @kdoctor
• Joanne Boyle: President, Seton Hill University
• Curtis Bonk: Professor of Instructional Systems Technology, Indiana University

Links:

• Menn's article on iPad's sales, expectations
• Fry's Time magazine article on visit to Apple headquarters, meeting with Jobs
• Doctor's 'Newsonomics: Twelve New Trends That Will Shape the News You Get'
• Seton Hill on 'Griffin Technology Advantage' (iPads for students)
• Bonk's 'The World Is Open: How Web Technology Is Revolutionizing Education'

Reporter's Notebook

RNC Chairman Michael Steele under Fire ()

Under Michael Steele's leadership, it hasn't exactly been business as usual at the Republican National Committee. The RNC's first black chairman has hoped to foster a "hip-hop renaissance" for the GOP and Republicans have been winning during his tenure. But Steele's been criticized for lavish spending, and made national headlines when staffers approved a $2000 bill at a Hollywood night club featuring topless dancers mimicking lesbian sex acts while wearing bondage gear. Philip Rucker is a staff writer for the Washington Post.

Guests:

• Philip Rucker: Reporter, Washington Post

Links:

• Steele on spending, race on 'Good Morning, America'