Ipad being a big ipod touch argument

[OllyW]

My advice: See it (iPad) for what it is - not a laptop or desktop replacement but a new category of mobile appliance. If it fits your needs buy it, if not --- there's always Android.

If someone doesn't feel the need to buy an iPad, why do you assume they will be buying a competing product?

 

[dave1812dave]

If someone doesn't feel the need to buy an iPad, why do you assume they will be buying a competing product?

isn't it a stretch to presume from someone's light hearted comment about Android, that they also "assume" that others are buying a tablet? I doubt they are that simple-minded.

 

[Hmac]

How about you apply that sentiment to the rabid Apple fans who will go off-topic at a moment's notice to complain about someone's postings that fail to heed the "party line" that all things-Apple are the most wonderous things in the universe? What's good for the goose is good for the gander, you know. Seems only positive Apple comments are "allowed" here. Anything else is seen as heresy. btw...I didn't labeled you or anyone else "unenlightened".

I have just about every strength reading glasses made, starting at 1.25. <g> mostly I use the 1.25's for reading my large LCD monitors, and 3.25 for viewing my touch or storm2. 1.75's work pretty well in stores, for reading labels, but I can get by with any of the strengths for that--all that's needed is an adjustment in "arm length".

I apply that sentiment to invalid one-sided arguments whenever I see them. In between Apple Fan-Boys and Apple Haters lies the vast bulk of Apple's customers. For the most part, they don't post on MacRumors.

 

[dave1812dave]

I apply that sentiment to invalid one-sided arguments whenever I see them. In between Apple Fan-Boys and Apple Haters lies the vast bulk of Apple's customers. For the most part, they don't post on MacRumors.

truer words were never spoken. ie the vast majority of consumers don't post of mfgr-specific forums, be they Apple product consumers, or other brand consumers.

 

[magpie maniac]

Let me explain a few things.

First off, I have a Touch and love it. No question. It's awesome. HOWEVER, there are some things about it that I had HOPED for ages would have been addressed, such as a lack of multitasking. ditto for Flash. Those two issues notwithstanding, BEFORE the iPad came out, I had hopes that whatever tablet Apple created, it would be far more than JUST a "large touch". Right off the bat, a large touch isn't as useful for me because I can't/won't carry it around town with me, because it won't fit in my pocket or clip on my waistband. At home, I have all sorts of web enabled devices. Nine, to be precise. There's simply no need for a "large touch", given all the devices I've got already. Having said that, I might have been persuaded to part with some cash if an "insanely great, magical" device had included Flash, multitasking, HDMI, HD output, AMOLED, memory slot, etc, etc. Then I wouldn't feel like I would be buying a crippled device. The iPad doesn't really advance the technology much, IMO. IT'S JUST A LARGER, HEAVIER TOUCH, BASICALLY. And that's not what I need/want.

I sure as heck don't want to hold a 1.6 lb device in my hands for reading books at night. I have a perfectly good touch (under 4 ounces) to do that.

For someone who doesn't plan on buying an iPad, you sure do come in here to read and post about it a lot. Seriously. In almost every thread, I see you whinging about what's not to like about it.

It's ok if you don't buy one. I won't hate you for it. To each his own.

 

[wolfpackfan]

For someone who doesn't plan on buying an iPad, you sure do come in here to read and post about it a lot. Seriously. In almost every thread, I see you whinging about what's not to like about it.

I've wondered the very same thing. I think he must have a vendetta against either the iPad, Apple or both.

 

[dave1812dave]

For someone who doesn't plan on buying an iPad, you sure do come in here to read and post about it a lot. Seriously. In almost every thread, I see you whinging about what's not to like about it.

It's ok if you don't buy one. I won't hate you for it. To each his own.

bear in mind, I don't post in many threads. just a couple of current threads.

I'll sleep better tonight knowing you don't hate me for being underwhelmed by the iPad.

 

[dave1812dave]

I've wondered the very same thing. I think he must have a vendetta against either the iPad, Apple or both.

ah, it's called "disappointment". the iPad is not what it could have been. it sure as hell is not "magical". nor does it provide a "full internet experience".

 

[dejo]

nor does it provide a "full internet experience".

When did Apple say it does?

 

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

We've been over this enough times now...