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iPad = hater attractant
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We're talking memory capacity, not physical size. Carrying that much in this size is an achievement, yes. But Why not 512MB or 1GB? I doubt 256 is the A4's limit.
Sure, apple could do this but it would double the cost. On die memory is very expensive. As it is, I have no problems with the RAM (nor do most owners). Safari just needs to be a bit tweaked to cache pages better, more like the iPhone.
Following that logic, my iPod touch is a computer, just a different form of it. And, oh my god, it only has 128 MB! My computer from 15 years ago has that much!
My life is over!
Hahaha. Yes, I consider the iPod touch as a computer. 128mb is not the end of the world if it serves your purpose, which it does. And remember, Gates said we all really only need 640k. 
Punch them in the face, or criticize something about them, like their looks, weight, clothes, spouse, children, etc. Once you start, do not stop. Be relentless and keep at it until they leave. Loudly laugh and jeer at them as they walk away.
I'm a web app developer and author. But it doesn't matter where I take it... people just seem to be amazed by it.
So you don't think our reputation as elitist mac users is enough.
We don't have to put up with it. We can fight back.
Loser: Is that an iPad?
Me: Yeah.
L: It's just a big iPod Touch.
M: You are going bald. No woman wants you.
L: It has WIFI connection problems.
M: You have an ugly face. It's hard to look at you.
L: There is no camera on it.
M: Look at your children. They look pathetic. They will probably grow up to be losers like you.
This example is a G rated version. But you get the idea. Make it at least R rated in practice.
Who cares what the ignorant masses say?
Let them ogle, while you enjoy!
Nice position to be in I would say!
Let them ogle, while you enjoy!
Nice position to be in I would say!
The key is to go on the offensive and stay on the offensive. Do not even try to defend the iPad. Just keep attacking THEM, and the things and people that are dearest and closest to them, until they leave or until it turns into a fist fight.
Three lengthy stays at Starbucks and only one person has said anything. He also owned an iPad and we talked about our favorite apps. I didn't notice anyone looking to see what I was using.
Where do you go with it?
The iPad may be an eye-catcher, but it would sound awkward to me that a stranger approaches me and talks bs about it
I would only imagine that in a poor third world communist country or in the Starbucks where all android/flash/windows 7 developers go
The iPad may be an eye-catcher, but it would sound awkward to me that a stranger approaches me and talks bs about it
I would only imagine that in a poor third world communist country or in the Starbucks where all android/flash/windows 7 developers go
I would suggest that the iPad shows exactly what you can do with 256MB of RAM. The operating system is well crafted and manages it's RAM use well.
Shoot me down, it's just my opinion
Shoot me down, it's just my opinion
I haven't had any haters per se. Many people ask me why they need one to which I reply "no one NEEDS one, but everyone should get one!" It sells itself, people pick mine up and play for a few minutes and then two days later I see them with one of their own.
My three friends (I do have more than three friends, but bear with me): one has an iPad and loves it, showed me how she uses hers, and that convinced me to shell out for one; one has an iPad and is unhappy with it, but isn't motivated to figure out how to use it for his needs (he's an artist) because he really just wants a Modbook and doesn't have the cash, so the iPad was a reluctant compromise; and the third is openly scornful about the iPad and the lemmings who own one. She uses only Macs, but has no desire to hear how or why an iPad might be useful to someone else--iPads are bad because they have no function in her life.
So, my answer to the Grumpy Gusses who say it doesn't do anything worthwhile or it's a toy or a fad or it's underpowered and lacks features and so on and so forth: If an iPad can do something you need it to do, get one; if you don't have a use for it, seek therapy to learn to live with the terrible pain of knowing that I'm getting a lot of value from it and am quite content.
So, my answer to the Grumpy Gusses who say it doesn't do anything worthwhile or it's a toy or a fad or it's underpowered and lacks features and so on and so forth: If an iPad can do something you need it to do, get one; if you don't have a use for it, seek therapy to learn to live with the terrible pain of knowing that I'm getting a lot of value from it and am quite content.
You are missing the last part of what the interaction should be.
....odd person lists missing features, butting in to a conversation.
"Thanks for your input. Please feel free to bite me and choke on it.". Then spill his three dollar cup of coffee on his laptop/face.
....odd person lists missing features, butting in to a conversation.
"Thanks for your input. Please feel free to bite me and choke on it.". Then spill his three dollar cup of coffee on his laptop/face.
I went to a local SmugMug users group and the guy giving the presentation saw me with my 3G iPad. First words out of his out "Not an iPad!". Was minding my business. Shrugged off his comments and took a seat. In walks in two guys who see me with it. They proceed to initiate the usual Q&A.
"How do you like it? Is it easy to use? Do I need a computer to use it? Blah blah blah." I answered their questions like any good Machead and was in the middle of a conversation when the previously mentioned presenter comes over and begins with his bashing.
"Man, it doesn't even have flash... I don't want Steve Jobs telling me what I can or can't do or look at (porn)... My netbook does more and costs less..." etc.. The two guys I was talking to just gave me a look as if saying "what the fu** is wrong with this guy".
Needless to say he was a typical Windows user who had never even used the iPad before. Then he went into this big speech on BSD and how Mac OS X stole from other OS's just like Microsoft did but Microsoft actually made money. Long story short, the guy was a tool.
"How do you like it? Is it easy to use? Do I need a computer to use it? Blah blah blah." I answered their questions like any good Machead and was in the middle of a conversation when the previously mentioned presenter comes over and begins with his bashing.
"Man, it doesn't even have flash... I don't want Steve Jobs telling me what I can or can't do or look at (porn)... My netbook does more and costs less..." etc.. The two guys I was talking to just gave me a look as if saying "what the fu** is wrong with this guy".
Needless to say he was a typical Windows user who had never even used the iPad before. Then he went into this big speech on BSD and how Mac OS X stole from other OS's just like Microsoft did but Microsoft actually made money. Long story short, the guy was a tool.
Sooner or later, someone like this might just run into a psycho who would follow him out into the parking lot and do some serious damage to him.
Or just roll a fatty, share it with them, then while engaging in pleasant conversation, find out where they work, and rat them out to their boss the next day.
Whatever you do, go on the offensive. Fight back. Attack them. Ruin their lives. We don't have to put up with criticisms about our personal choices, and we are not required to defend the iPad. The next person who comes up to you who even looks at the iPad wrong, strike first. Throw caution to the wind and let your curses fly. Make the encounter about THEM, and not the iPad. Do not stop. Do not give up. Make their lives miserable.
Is there an app for this?
...The consensus seems to be that the screen looks amazing and it's 'bigger than I thought', whatever that means?
It means they thought the screen was smaller.
From Hell's Heart, iStabAtThee.
It should have speech synthesis, so the iPad can go on the offensive without you saying a word.
Same feeling with me. People are always saying that it sucks. But IDGAF, I love my iPad!