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 2010-01-27 2:20 PM in reply to: #2637676 |
Master  1572    Baltimore |  Subject: RE: Well... the iPad... you getting one?i'd love one. iTravel for for work a lot a iHate bringing my work laptop and personal laptop (which is about 8 years old) so this would be nice. iHave an iPhone so maybe iCan tether that for the 3G? Seems cool enough/useful enough/cheap enough for my purposes. iWas gonna get a netbook, but iPrefer Macs and would be willing to spend the extra $$ on it. Plus, iJust estimated my tax return and iWant one! |
| 2010-01-27 2:21 PM in reply to: #2638055 |
Champion 34263   Chicago | Subject: RE: Well... the iPad... you getting one? jsiegs - 2010-01-27 2:20 PM i'd love one. iTravel for for work a lot a iHate bringing my work laptop and personal laptop (which is about 8 years old) so this would be nice. iHave an iPhone so maybe iCan tether that for the 3G? Seems cool enough/useful enough/cheap enough for my purposes. iWas gonna get a netbook, but iPrefer Macs and would be willing to spend the extra $$ on it. Plus, iJust estimated my tax return and iWant one! Hahahaha well played, sir. |
| 2010-01-27 2:27 PM in reply to: #2637676 |
Resident Curmudgeon 25290 The Road Back Gold member | Subject: RE: Well... the iPad... you getting one? OK, just watched the video on Apple's website. I'm not the most technologically savvy person out there, but what I'm seeing is just an Iphone on steroids: physically bigger, more powerful, designed to run more powerful apps as well as the bazillion apps currently out there. Is that all it is? What am I missing? Don't get me wrong. I've had my Iphone for four days now and I am amazed at what it can do, and know I've only scratched the surface (not literally, just a few smudges on the glass). Bigger, more powerful, OK, I'd buy that. But is that all it is? |
| 2010-01-27 2:46 PM in reply to: #2638076 |
Expert 632 Cornfields of Illinois | Subject: RE: Well... the iPad... you getting one? the bear - 2010-01-27 2:27 PM OK, just watched the video on Apple's website. I'm not the most technologically savvy person out there, but what I'm seeing is just an Iphone on steroids: physically bigger, more powerful, designed to run more powerful apps as well as the bazillion apps currently out there. Is that all it is? What am I missing? Don't get me wrong. I've had my Iphone for four days now and I am amazed at what it can do, and know I've only scratched the surface (not literally, just a few smudges on the glass). Bigger, more powerful, OK, I'd buy that. But is that all it is? I agree, it looks cool at sh$t but nothing more than an oversized iphone. That being said, i would consider ditching my iphone (and saving all of the monthly fees) for a regular cell and using this instead. |
| 2010-01-27 3:03 PM in reply to: #2637676 |
Champion 17756 SoCal | Subject: RE: Well... the iPad... you getting one? So the iPad will have 3 different sizes, does this mean that the biggest one will be called the MAXiPad? |
| 2010-01-27 3:13 PM in reply to: #2637933 |
Champion 4942 Richmond, VA | Subject: RE: Well... the iPad... you getting one? Revbigdog - 2010-01-27 2:36 PM MadTV did a sketch that lanced this one over three years ago... Not sure what this offers that my current netbook does not. |
| 2010-01-27 3:23 PM in reply to: #2637981 |
| Davenport, IA | Subject: RE: Well... the iPad... you getting one? the bear - 2010-01-27 1:51 PM Sprint_DA - 2010-01-27 1:37 PM Dlaxman31 - 2010-01-27 1:31 PM Sprint_DA - 2010-01-27 2:31 PM I haven't bought any of the overpriced i-stuff yet, so I'll go with no on this one as well. even an i-pod? Nope. I've bought store brand mp3 players. They've worked just as well, and don't make you install I-tunes. You mean you don't get to install and use itunes. We have other MP3 players in addition to our ipods, and Itunes makes for a lot easier download, sync and management of content. There may be other software out there that is as easy to use, but I have yet to see it. Apple is slowly winning me over, first with the nano (mine's still going strong after >5 years) and now my Iphone. Not sure I have a use for the Ipad now, but if the need develops I wouldn't hesitate. Nope, I meant what I said. A friend borrowed my computer and used it for itunes once. I played with it a bit and wasn't impressed. To each their own. |
| 2010-01-27 3:24 PM in reply to: #2637676 |
Expert 798 Kewaunee, WI | Subject: RE: Well... the iPad... you getting one? I am in for one. Primarily for the e reader aspect. I am sick of buying books only to put them on the shelf. When I run on the treadmill in winter this will fit perfectly in my little magazine rack, so now I can stream movies and run. Nice. Also, it will be great for travel and housing our pictures which will never get printed and why when you take them with you on a little portable computer. Yes, it is a little pricey. I have spent way more for gadgets for triathlon...that's for sure. Edited by TracyV 2010-01-27 3:26 PM |
| 2010-01-27 3:32 PM in reply to: #2637676 |
Expert 619 Wylie, TX | Subject: RE: Well... the iPad... you getting one? Its just an over-sized iPhone with less features and crappy screen. Complete fail. |
| 2010-01-27 5:13 PM in reply to: #2638268 |
| Pro 4054 yep, | Subject: RE: Well... the iPad... you getting one? tikicult - 2010-01-27 4:32 PM Its just an over-sized iPhone with less features and crappy screen. Complete fail. crappy screen? Its 720p... don't see anything crappy about that. |
| 2010-01-27 5:15 PM in reply to: #2637676 |
Pro 4909 Hailey, ID | Subject: RE: Well... the iPad... you getting one? I love people who already have an overwhelming opinion of something they've never seen in person or used. I was expecting a little more, but am reserving judgment until I use one. |
| 2010-01-27 5:32 PM in reply to: #2637676 |
Champion 5522 Frisco, TX | Subject: RE: Well... the iPad... you getting one? It really didn't do much for me. Until someone solves the keyboard problem, not likely to go far. (Keyboard problem - not much love out there for mono-plane keyboards, most people work better with the feel of keys. It might be an interesting media convergence devicse but will not be very practical for actual work.... Just my 2 cents. I am a little underwhelmed - lots of fanfare going into it, I expected, well more. Apple has a rep for breakthrough products and I just don't think this one is on par with either iPod or iPhone - iTouch was a little bit of a let down, this one more so... |
| 2010-01-27 5:48 PM in reply to: #2638076 |
Champion 8540 the colony texas | Subject: RE: Well... the iPad... you getting one? I'm getting three.... ok maybe not,,, I might be missing something but it seems like an iTouch & ipod with a ebook reading all combined. I thought having a screen that refreshes the way the Ipad does is bad for using as an ebook reader which is why like the nook or kindle don't have it. Maybe you can turn that off?? What I LOVED and I wish this was universal.. is that once you download a song you have instant access to that song everywhere on any device you own without syncing up with the computer.. If you are on the go and buy a song through your phone driving to the gym, when you get to the gym and put on your iPod, that song is there instantly. No syncing of the iphone/computer/ipod needed.. that is nice |
| 2010-01-27 6:38 PM in reply to: #2638538 |
Pro 3932 Irvine, California | Subject: RE: Well... the iPad... you getting one? ashort33 - 2010-01-27 3:32 PM It really didn't do much for me. Until someone solves the keyboard problem, not likely to go far. (Keyboard problem - not much love out there for mono-plane keyboards, most people work better with the feel of keys. It might be an interesting media convergence devicse but will not be very practical for actual work.... Just my 2 cents. I am a little underwhelmed - lots of fanfare going into it, I expected, well more. Apple has a rep for breakthrough products and I just don't think this one is on par with either iPod or iPhone - iTouch was a little bit of a let down, this one more so... That's why they also announced a companion keyboard dock, which gives you tactile keys. Not a true full keyboard, but much better than tapping away on your screen: http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/ (keyboard_dock_1_20100127.jpg) Attachments ---------------- keyboard_dock_1_20100127.jpg (40KB - 17 downloads) |
| 2010-01-27 7:57 PM in reply to: #2637676 |
Extreme Veteran 394 North Vancouver, British Columbia | Subject: RE: Well... the iPad... you getting one? It can only run 1 app at a time. No multitasking. That sucks! But I luv my new 27 inch iMac! |
| 2010-01-27 8:03 PM in reply to: #2637676 |
| Iron Donkey 38643 , Wisconsin | Subject: RE: Well... the iPad... you getting one? Nope. |
| 2010-01-27 8:49 PM in reply to: #2637676 |
Champion 11641 Fairport, NY | Subject: RE: Well... the iPad... you getting one? It has some cool features but the price is pretty high, particularly when factoring in the monthly data fee. I'm looking at it and thinking "what problem would this solve for me?" but I can't come up with one. Between my laptop and Android phone I'm covered, and perfectly good laptops can be bought for far less than these prices. |
| 2010-01-27 8:54 PM in reply to: #2638628 |
Champion 5522 Frisco, TX | Subject: RE: Well... the iPad... you getting one? Tripolar - 2010-01-27 6:38 PM ashort33 - 2010-01-27 3:32 PM It really didn't do much for me. Until someone solves the keyboard problem, not likely to go far. (Keyboard problem - not much love out there for mono-plane keyboards, most people work better with the feel of keys. It might be an interesting media convergence devicse but will not be very practical for actual work.... Just my 2 cents. I am a little underwhelmed - lots of fanfare going into it, I expected, well more. Apple has a rep for breakthrough products and I just don't think this one is on par with either iPod or iPhone - iTouch was a little bit of a let down, this one more so... That's why they also announced a companion keyboard dock, which gives you tactile keys. Not a true full keyboard, but much better than tapping away on your screen: http://www.apple.com/ipad/specs/ Didn't see that accessory - it would seem to dial down the portability factor some - why not get a laptop then? As marmadaddy said, I don't see that I have a need that this device meets.... |
| 2010-01-27 9:20 PM in reply to: #2638893 |
Champion 7347 SRQ, FL | Subject: RE: Well... the iPad... you getting one? marmadaddy - 2010-01-27 9:49 PM It has some cool features but the price is pretty high, particularly when factoring in the monthly data fee. I'm looking at it and thinking "what problem would this solve for me?" but I can't come up with one. Between my laptop and Android phone I'm covered, and perfectly good laptops can be bought for far less than these prices. The data fee is only if you get the 3G enabled units. Otherwise there is no data fee. |
| 2010-01-27 9:20 PM in reply to: #2637676 |
Veteran 840 | Subject: RE: Well... the iPad... you getting one? My choices are... Ipod Touch (for mobile kindle reading, audible books and games) plus highly portable. Netbook (have one already but I'll get a new one, internet access, can read books and keyboard). Nook or Kindle (for relaxed reading). OR Ipod Touch Ipad I will probably go with the first combo. The big problem is that the Ipad won't sit on my lap and let me type easily on forums like this. So I plan on getting a nook/kindle and upgrading my Netbook for not a lot more than a Ipad. Eventually I'll probably replace my blackberry with a Ipod or Android phone and be able to drop the touch. |
| 2010-01-27 9:32 PM in reply to: #2637676 |
Elite 2793 Denver | Subject: RE: Well... the iPad... you getting one? |
| 2010-01-27 10:12 PM in reply to: #2637676 |
Extreme Veteran 513 Albuquerque | Subject: RE: Well... the iPad... you getting one? LOL! "Later in the year they will be releasing the companion tablet pen, the iPon." That Time Of The Month: The Internet's Best Period-Related iPad Jokes |
| 2010-01-28 2:37 AM in reply to: #2637676 |
| Littleton, CO | Subject: RE: Well... the iPad... you getting one? So far, the accessories are a Keyboard dock and a case with a flip cover. So really what you need to do is buy three separate items to do what one laptop will do...? I guess I don't get it, yet. |
| 2010-01-28 3:19 AM in reply to: #2637676 |
Expert 1690 | Subject: RE: Well... the iPad... you getting one? Its an awesome concept but like the ipod initially Id wait a year and see how much better they get. I think apple intentionally doesnt use their max capabilities to make sure there are future upgrades available. In a year or two this bad boy will be 2-3 times better than at initial release. |
| 2010-01-28 7:38 AM in reply to: #2638496 |
Expert 619 Wylie, TX | Subject: RE: Well... the iPad... you getting one? Dlaxman31 - 2010-01-27 5:13 PM tikicult - 2010-01-27 4:32 PM Its just an over-sized iPhone with less features and crappy screen. Complete fail. crappy screen? Its 720p... don't see anything crappy about that. I think its crappy. 1024x768 isn't that large these days. (and also isn't 720P) When other devices have an 800x480 resolution on a 3" screen, I am sure Apple of all companies could come up with something that has a bit higher pixel density. Of course, it was probably kept low on purpose so that the stretched iPhone apps wouldn't look like total junk. I think the biggest mistake was crippling it with iPhone OS. They should have released it running OSX proper. Now that would have been game changing. Edited by tikicult 2010-01-28 7:39 AM |
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