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28-01-10, 07:05 AM #1
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Apple iPad unveiled
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28-01-10, 07:08 AM #2
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I think it's to small and to limited in what it can do to replace a laptop.
An e-reader is something i've never understood. I prefer a real book over any screen to read large amounts of text.
Gadget really...nothing more.Can someone please explain what is so great about constantly being reminded of that which you cannot have?
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28-01-10, 07:13 AM #3
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Yeh I saw that earlier today. It looks and acts like a bigger iPhone. How well it does will really depend on whether there is a market for it.
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28-01-10, 07:26 AM #4
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My bf is a Mac specialist and has a raging boner over it, he can't even get one for 60 days. Meanwhile I haven't even touched the GPS he got me for Christmas. I am Amish compared to him.
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28-01-10, 07:52 AM #5
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Or more like a bigger ipod touch...
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28-01-10, 08:11 AM #6
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I doubt this one will pull through.
I use a laptop if I want computing applications, watching movies, work, studies and comfortable web use, which wins in terms of sheer processing power, ease of use and display.
I use an iphone if I need internet information "on-the-go", obviously phone calls, and music, which wins in terms of mobility, durability and instant information.
With an iPad, I just don't see how it offers anything new. It's probably the size of a Mac Air, if size and weight was an issue, it's utility is that of an oversized iphone, and he didn't mention the slighest thing about support for running applications, file storage or such utility.
Make it able to be used as a tablet for graphical design/modelling/efficient writing, something more useful rather than entertaining to rival an average laptop, and I'd might be more convinced. 'til then I think it will belly-flop into a market that is already satiated and might for once consider their budget.
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28-01-10, 08:39 AM #7
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I'm not sure how comfortable it would be to type on something that's notebook-sized but doesn't have a fold-down keyboard.
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28-01-10, 09:21 AM #8
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I won't give up netbook for this..
i need big disk
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28-01-10, 10:27 AM #9
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For serious reading and writing, I'm not convinced. The keyboard looks uncomfortable to use and possibly carpal-tunnel inducing.
One reason I like the kindle so much is because the books are printed in electronic ink. It's really easy on the eyes unlike light-emitting computer screens.
Could be cool for watching movies and tv when travelling, but that's about all I think I'd use it for.“Inside every cynical person, there is a disappointed idealist”--George Carlin
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28-01-10, 11:01 AM #10
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Whats the price on this thing? I'm sure its ridiculously over priced like most of the apple products....
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28-01-10, 12:22 PM #11
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It starts at $499 for 16GB, 32GB for $599, and $699 64GB. Adding 3G costs a $130 per model, so the most expensive model (64GB / 3G) is $829. The WiFi-only model will ship in 60 days, and the 3G models will come in 90. Originally Posted by IncognitoSir
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28-01-10, 05:45 PM #12
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Might be good for people who only use a computer for internet, music and movies, and nothing else.
And by people I mean chicks.
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Is this really a new idea?
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05-02-10, 08:18 AM #14
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PP, lol.
yea. this ipad doesn't amused me much.
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How much does the TC 1100 weigh, tho?
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