It’s that time again, when Apple devotees flock around their leader, Steve Jobs, bowing before his very presence and spouting off misguided praise. It’s a time when grown men weep like children and atheists behave like evangelical Christians. I am referring, of course, to the Apple event held Wednesday in which Jobs announced the iPad, ending long-speculated rumors of Apple’s next must-own gadget. Already Twitter and tech blogs are abuzz about how the iPad is a can’t-miss item. If reports are to be believed, the iPad will be the end of netbooks, the savior of newspapers, the siren song for e-readers and will bring digital media to every single person in the world, thereby rescuing global media and bringing stability to our fragile society. Don’t believe the hype/Ilya Pinchuk, UI Argonaut. More here.

Question: Do you have to have all the latest tech gadgets? Or are you still on dial-up?