So... the iPad...
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No, it's so much more than that! On an iPad, you can....errr....well it....errr....no. You're right, despite what some Apple diehards want people to believe, it's just a giant iPod touch. Probably the only product in their entire range I wouldn't give a thank you for.
Edited by wiffmaster on Sunday 7th March 14:01
Were you expecting a tablet laptop or something? Yes, it is a big iPod touch, because for many people that is all they need for their computing full-stop, or just for casual computing like sitting on the sofa, on a plane, etc. I think the idea was that you wouldn't have the hassle of a laptop, whilst being able to do the things you want to do.
I have a touch, and it is great for casual browsing, music, movies, email, youtube, plus all the different aps, like google earth, quick-office, etc. If it was a bigger version, that is easier to browse on, and read documents on, then that is a good thing. If you don't want one, I suggest you don't buy one, or give it any heed.
I have a touch, and it is great for casual browsing, music, movies, email, youtube, plus all the different aps, like google earth, quick-office, etc. If it was a bigger version, that is easier to browse on, and read documents on, then that is a good thing. If you don't want one, I suggest you don't buy one, or give it any heed.
andy_s said:
The key is the word 'big' though, easier for casual home use than a laptop, better viewing experience than an iTouch/iPhone. Whether either of those matter is up to you of course.
Spot on... People are expecting a laptop when it is clearly for a different demographic.As for the 'you can't make a call on it... Seriously, are you going to use your iPad as a phone? Talk about a Trigger Happy TV moment. Of course you could use skype, as I often do on my touch.
So don't buy one... Why exactly are you so bothered?
Most of those reason are frankly poor anyway. The bezel is to give you somewhere to hold it without affecting the touchscreen.
It's not widescreen because it is designed to be held on different directions. Landscape, and portrait.
No multitasking? It's not a netbook... The iPod doesn't multitask either. However, it does save what you are doing and quickly go to the next one. No different than minimising something on my computer to do something else.
No cameras? Frankly I couldn't care less about that. My lappy has a camera built in, and I never use it.
Touch keyboard? OMGZ!!1!!1 So buy a bluetooth keyboard if you want a regular keyboard.
No HDMI output? It's a wireless device, like the Macbook air. Designed to be done over the wifi network.
The name? What are you? 10?
No flash? Probably the biggest issue, but I use flash blockers on my browsers anyway. Youtube is HTML5 here anyway, plus the youtube app it will come with. Not overly fussed
adapters, adapters... Well, I seldom have my ipod plugged in constantly... Why would I have the iPad constantly plugged in. The adapters are to keep size, and thickness to a minimum.
Doesn't support T-mobile 3G... And?
Most of those reason are frankly poor anyway. The bezel is to give you somewhere to hold it without affecting the touchscreen.
It's not widescreen because it is designed to be held on different directions. Landscape, and portrait.
No multitasking? It's not a netbook... The iPod doesn't multitask either. However, it does save what you are doing and quickly go to the next one. No different than minimising something on my computer to do something else.
No cameras? Frankly I couldn't care less about that. My lappy has a camera built in, and I never use it.
Touch keyboard? OMGZ!!1!!1 So buy a bluetooth keyboard if you want a regular keyboard.
No HDMI output? It's a wireless device, like the Macbook air. Designed to be done over the wifi network.
The name? What are you? 10?
No flash? Probably the biggest issue, but I use flash blockers on my browsers anyway. Youtube is HTML5 here anyway, plus the youtube app it will come with. Not overly fussed
adapters, adapters... Well, I seldom have my ipod plugged in constantly... Why would I have the iPad constantly plugged in. The adapters are to keep size, and thickness to a minimum.
Doesn't support T-mobile 3G... And?
Edited by Blue Meanie on Sunday 7th March 14:31
AB said:
But it's not really that big is it?
I have a small laptop, much easier to rest on my knee and use than it will be to hold that and use it.
Pretty pointless it would seem to me.
It's a new market. It's for people who want to spend as much as it costs to buy a laptop, but they only want 1/100 of the functionality, don't plan on typing anything quickly and don't plan on doing anything productive. I believe Apple fans were informed they were part of this new market the day Steve launched the iPad. Steve's good like that - he's got the answers to questions which nobody asked...I have a small laptop, much easier to rest on my knee and use than it will be to hold that and use it.
Pretty pointless it would seem to me.
Blue Meanie said:
So don't buy one... Why exactly are you so bothered?
Christ, this is a discussion forum.Apple fan boy by any chance? I use nothing Windows/PC and have iPod/Phone/Mac and a MBP.
I think Apple are great. But this is pointless s
te.So I won't be buying one.
How about you find some more threads to piss on and block discussion or something?
AB said:
Blue Meanie said:
So don't buy one... Why exactly are you so bothered?
Christ, this is a discussion forum.Apple fan boy by any chance? I use nothing Windows/PC and have iPod/Phone/Mac and a MBP.
I think Apple are great. But this is pointless s
te.So I won't be buying one.
How about you find some more threads to piss on and block discussion or something?
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