Official iPad Thread

[Meiac09]

Originally Posted by Thunder22

Wouldn't a bigger monitor and enlarged font/icons/cursor work better? It's easy to enable in Windows. (Just in case you didn't know, no sense in wasting money on a new machine if the current one can handle it)

The contrast fonts are fine, but he can't see the cursor. A touch screen is perfect for him. He can use my macbook without glasses, I would think that this would be easier, and just right for what he needs. (Email and pictures)

[Quicksilver]

This device is not on the horizon for me but apparently Microsoft has been busting their
butts trying to get this kind of device out on the market but have failed to do so.
So apparently Apple is not the only one who see's the need.

Loving or Hating Apple isn't the issue here and being a technologist
actually has no bearing on what Apple is trying to do either.

This article makes the following point which I agree with weather Apple
succeeds in it's effort remains to be seen.

The iPhone succeeds best as a media portal and Internet access point, stengths that will only be enhanced by an increase in size.

Society today is built around constantly consuming information from the Internet, and occasionally feeding information back into it. We shop, connect with friends, get directions, check the weather and laugh at dumber-than-dumb Internet memes. The Internet is the public commons, the central market and private living room for visiting with friends, all at once.

A small tablet based on the iPhone-interaction model should make it easier to visit these virtual spaces where we now live so much of our lives.

Originally Posted by Thunder22

Again, that article doesn't state anything about why the iPad is suddenly going to make the tablet market take off when intel/windows based tablets are still serving a niche market. What does the ipad do differently? What market is it aimed at? What apps does Apple have that will compel people to buy this?

I also don't understand how anyone can say it has shortcomings when no one has clearly laid out it's benefits over what exists today.

Not hating on Apple at all, I'm a technologist, and I don't see the benefits until there is an app that works better on this style of device than a non-touch screen/tablet device, or what problem this device solves. They are the same questions I would ask when any piece of technology is hyped as much as this.

[Kewl X5]

Originally Posted by Chris F.

OK so I'm going to come out and say it. I own a iPhone and I think its a nice gadget. I don't own a Mac as I don't like the limited hardware that I'm stuck with (plus, I enjoy building my own PCs).

Having said that, I had high hopes for Apples tablet. I was hoping for something new and different.

It's a glorified iPhone. Really. A big screen with the same features.

Am I the only one not 'feeling' it? I would have thought video conferencing would be cool.

No flash? On a 10" screen? There are so many websites that use Flash now. Thats a big handicap against this tablet.

Is anyone going to seriously use the onscreen keyboard to type documents? Yes, I know they have a keyboard available, but why wouldn't I just use a desktop then?

What I *do* like is the data plan deals they setup with AT&T. That should make Verizon and Sprint think twice about their current marketing strategy.

Chris

Funny, you have iPhone but haven't be able to fully experience OS X. iPhone has basically a mini OS X...Once you use OS X, you'll never enjoy using Windows...

[bmwman3241]

Originally Posted by Kewl X5

Funny, you have iPhone but haven't be able to fully experience OS X. iPhone has basically a mini OS X...Once you use OS X, you'll never enjoy using Windows...

I bought my first mac purely for the design and style of it. I hate PC now, and would never switch back. I do use PC for the few software out there that are PC only.

[bmwman3241]

I am really disappointed with the iPad. Everything from the name, features, and OS are disappointing. No USB, no camera, only 64GB, no cd/dvd drive. Looks exactly like the HP Slate, but worse.

With that said, I will probably still get one since I am an Apple fanboy.
1 64GB with 3G please. 90 days and counting...

[bmwman3241]

Originally Posted by sethro

In all seriousness though guys, those of you thinking on buying it wait until the next model is released, don't be an early adopter like I was. I purchased the Macbook when it just came out (Intel) that POS would run so hot it would burn my balls off. After the second week the touchpad button stopped working, I would always turn up at the Apple store for some reason or another

Word to the wise atleast wait until the next revision.

I always have bad luck with Apple. Every time I buy something, less then a month later a new and revised version is out. Even if everyone at Apple store says there is no new one coming out, I buy something and a new one comes out.

I agree that it is best to wait for the new version.

[bmwman3241]

BTW, was iPhone 4G or iPhone OS 4.0 announced?

[Quicksilver]

NO

[PersonaNonGrata]

What do you guys think of the Android based tablets? There are some out now but I think the competition is just heating up. Here is a nice one with many more to come.

Vega Android tablet

[Quicksilver]

Looks like it's a wait and see item. Not much info.
Vega: Android Leaps from Phone to Tablet