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Apple iPad, Android, other tablet displays

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I would be willing to try one out but I'm pretty skeptical that it's worth the money. What gap does this device fill? A tablet/laptop does what and iPad can do and more (like multitasking) while doing it faster. iPhones/iPods can do what the iPad does (maybe a little slower) while being very portable. I'm just baffled at all the hype this thing still gets.
 
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FrancisSawyer;1684760; said:
I would be willing to try one out but I'm pretty skeptical that it's worth the money. What gap does this device fill? A tablet/laptop does what and iPad can do and more (like multitasking) while doing it faster. iPhones/iPods can do what the iPad does (maybe a little slower) while being very portable. I'm just baffled at all the hype this thing still gets.
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I get home from work and want to plop down in the recliner and watch a little TV, maybe surf the net, adjust my fantasy baseball roster for tomorrow, and check some emails and tomorrows weather. I currently have three choices to do this: (1) I skip the recliner completely and sit at a desk in front of a PC, which I've already done for nine hours of the day at my office, (2) I do this from the recliner with my laptop, which is bulky, awkwardly shaped for actually doing work in my lap, with a big screen I have to look over to see the TV, and it burns my thighs and needs charged again after 75 minutes, or (3) I try and use my iPhone, which is slow for surfing, a nightmare for blogging or posting more than a single line or two to a site like BP, is virtually crippled by the Yahoo! Fantasy Baseball site, and not exactly awesome for emailing since the keyboard is so tiny. Yeah, the iPhone works awesome on the go, or in a pinch, but it's absolutely not my choice if I want to do some Web surfing for any extended period of time.

The iPad, with its single screen, no hinges, blazing speed, big OSD keyboard, full featured landscape-mode Web browser (even if it lacks Flash), and ample battery life fits a niche no other product fills. I can do what I want from the recliner, carry it to the can if nature calls, then carry it out to the three season room or patio if need be. Now, is that ease of use worth $500, minimum? Probably not to a lot of people, but it is to me.

Honest question, does anyone carry their laptop to the bathroom if they expect to be on the throne for 5-10 minutes? iPhone? Sure. A DS or PSP? Uh huh. A book? Absolutely! A latop? Well, that seems strange to me. And how about trying to use a laptop in bed!

I think the iPad is being overrated as a portable device in the context of it having the 3G capabilities and the estimation that this could be a true laptop or netbook substitute. I don't think it'll do that, or will be purchased to do that. People who do will probably wind up disappointed and trash the thing, no doubt. However, for people who expect ease of use and just want to have a Web portal at their fingertips when they're getting around their own home, I think this will be huge.

I don't expect much more than that in its current state because it is only the iPhone OS afterall, so it lacks multitasking. If it ran OS X, it might be capable of so much more. The big question is going to be whether the current A4 iPad can run the alleged mutitasking-capable iPhone OS 4. If so, then all bets are off.
 
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FrancisSawyer;1684760; said:
I would be willing to try one out but I'm pretty skeptical that it's worth the money. What gap does this device fill? A tablet/laptop does what and iPad can do and more (like multitasking) while doing it faster. iPhones/iPods can do what the iPad does (maybe a little slower) while being very portable. I'm just baffled at all the hype this thing still gets.
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It's all about the apps. From what I've read they are developing some amazing ones -- for example, Marvel Comics, magazines, Netflix/TV/movie streaming, tons of games (including interactive children's learning tools). The iPhone can only do so much before the small size gets too annoying. I envision this to be the uber portable media gadget.

Early reviews are talking about how the ease of use makes it perfect for older folks or others who want a computer but find a desktop or laptop too complicated. The iPad makes learning less scary, I think. I thought this was a good point.
 
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OSUsushichic;1684801; said:
Early reviews are talking about how the ease of use makes it perfect for older folks or others who want a computer but find a desktop or laptop too complicated. The iPad makes learning less scary, I think. I thought this was a good point.
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My step-mother (dads widow) is in her 60s and never used a computer a day in her life. She's interested in getting broadband, WiFi, and an iPad so she can get on the Web, email, and download and watch movies while sitting out on the porch or patio.
 
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I would pay 60/month if it:

- worked as my wireless access point for all devices, ending my dsl subscription needs
- had 4g speeds with enough bandwidth for hd video streaming and console online gaming... And its own purposes
- could output the netflix streaming in hd to the tv


But that won't be available until at least 2 years from now, if at all
 
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Great synopsis dryden. I really think the 3g coverage is overkill for the majority of users. Wifi should be available at work, school, dorms and home.


The lack of flash is a big drawback and yet another sad chapter in the backwards approach to the google-apple war which ocbf has lamented about before.


The ipad is for fun diversions. Flash games, videos and other obscure flash-using sites should be a foundation of an entertainment device like that.
 
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Dryden;1684796; said:
I get home from work and want to plop down in the recliner and watch a little TV, maybe surf the net, adjust my fantasy baseball roster for tomorrow, and check some emails and tomorrows weather. I currently have three choices to do this: (1) I skip the recliner completely and sit at a desk in front of a PC, which I've already done for nine hours of the day at my office, (2) I do this from the recliner with my laptop, which is bulky, awkwardly shaped for actually doing work in my lap, with a big screen I have to look over to see the TV, and it burns my thighs and needs charged again after 75 minutes, or (3) I try and use my iPhone, which is slow for surfing, a nightmare for blogging or posting more than a single line or two to a site like BP, is virtually crippled by the Yahoo! Fantasy Baseball site, and not exactly awesome for emailing since the keyboard is so tiny. Yeah, the iPhone works awesome on the go, or in a pinch, but it's absolutely not my choice if I want to do some Web surfing for any extended period of time.

The iPad, with its single screen, no hinges, blazing speed, big OSD keyboard, full featured landscape-mode Web browser (even if it lacks Flash), and ample battery life fits a niche no other product fills. I can do what I want from the recliner, carry it to the can if nature calls, then carry it out to the three season room or patio if need be. Now, is that ease of use worth $500, minimum? Probably not to a lot of people, but it is to me.

Honest question, does anyone carry their laptop to the bathroom if they expect to be on the throne for 5-10 minutes? iPhone? Sure. A DS or PSP? Uh huh. A book? Absolutely! A latop? Well, that seems strange to me. And how about trying to use a laptop in bed!

I think the iPad is being overrated as a portable device in the context of it having the 3G capabilities and the estimation that this could be a true laptop or netbook substitute. I don't think it'll do that, or will be purchased to do that. People who do will probably wind up disappointed and trash the thing, no doubt. However, for people who expect ease of use and just want to have a Web portal at their fingertips when they're getting around their own home, I think this will be huge.

I don't expect much more than that in its current state because it is only the iPhone OS afterall, so it lacks multitasking. If it ran OS X, it might be capable of so much more. The big question is going to be whether the current A4 iPad can run the alleged mutitasking-capable iPhone OS 4. If so, then all bets are off.
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I agree with some of you're saying. The iPhone and iPod Touch are too small to use for any extended period of time and most laptops are a bit large to lug around the house, not to mention they can generate a lot of heat. But I can't help but feel underwhelmed with the limited functionality that's offered. I don't think that I could get used to the onscreen keyboard. For one, you can't feel the keys so you probably have to look down while you're typing. Also, I would think that you have to position it pretty close to your body to see the keyboard clearly. Meh. Anyway I'll be tuned in to see what people think. Who knows, I might end up getting one after graduation :biggrin:
 
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iPad. Perhaps it's the answer to the question nobudy asked?
But, for us with older eyes, the iPhone and iTouch are hard to read. The iPad gives us a much easier to read format in a small size.
The price looks high right now but will come down.
I like it much more than a Kindle for reading books and news. Kindle has no back lighting (or color?) I don't currently own either but a friend has a Kindle and loves it.
You can put Skype on it and have a phone.
Any real advantage over a netbook? For the same money I'll take a netbook with a 250GB hard drive. And a real keyboard. Brother -in-law just bought the latest Asus netbook. http://reviews.cnet.com/best-netbooks/

It sure is purrrrty though! :wink2:
 
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Taosman;1685797; said:
iPad. Perhaps it's the answer to the question nobudy asked?
But, for us with older eyes, the iPhone and iTouch are hard to read. The iPad gives us a much easier to read format in a small size.
The price looks high right now but will come down.
I like it much more than a Kindle for reading books and news. Kindle has no back lighting (or color?) I don't currently own either but a friend has a Kindle and loves it.
You can put Skype on it and have a phone.
Any real advantage over a netbook? For the same money I'll take a netbook with a 250GB hard drive. And a real keyboard. Brother -in-law just bought the latest Asus netbook. Best Netbooks - CNET Reviews

It sure is purrrrty though! :wink2:
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Theres a couple problems with netbooks, first off, the atom processor is a serious piece of crap, I have put different flavors of linux onto mine, I have even tried Windows 7 since it was supposed to be optimized for Netbooks, and it's still a drag ass machine, the second is the tiny ass keyboard, I spent too many years learning to type to go back to typing with one finger....

I haven't played with an ipad yet, nor do I know anyone who will purchase one, but I can tell you that I am interested in some of the android tablets that are coming out (sorry, I am a big open source and digital freedom guy.)

They are a good concept, especially if people can get the battery life as advertised. One problem I think all the manufacturers are having right now is Adobe, taking flash away from the net won't work. Stuff like Facebook games, online video, advertisements, and full blown flash websites aren't going to go away, and Apple's idea to exclude it isn't going to help their cause in the long run.
 
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