Admit it – the first incarnation of the iPad is about as conservative as Apple could have made it. So here’s what I’m asking Apple to put into their inevitable iPad 2.0:

- Forward facing camera for video chat, motion gestures, and facial recognition.
- Adobe Flash support.
- Analog thumbstick for serious gaming.
- Multitasking and notification support.
- Built in USB port
- Built in SD card slot
- Support for Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Mouse.
- Native iMovie app.
- Slimmer bezel.
- Cheaper entry price.

I could probably list about another ten items, but let’s face it, Apple won’t radically change anything with their next iPad model. This, of course, is to ensure that apps will work across all iPad models, past and present. Similarly, the iPad’s hardware must also respect the iPhone’s development to ensure a high amount of cross compatibility between the two devices. This keeps developers happy and Apple’s pockets lined with gold. But damn, I really wish sometimes that Apple would be a little more adventurous!