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Unhappy owner, I'm sorry
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As always, one should check exactly what a device can do for them before purchasing. Would one buy a scooter because it looked nice, when they really required a Harley?
Do you're homework, then buy...
Ps...if you want to open Pdf's, Word files, Excel etc...preview in email on iPad, then click 'open in' . Use Mypdfs or Pages, Numbers etc..
Or use Folder app to keep all your files. Transfer to it using iTunes or 'open in' for any files received by email on your device.
So much hostility over a small device...
Do you're homework, then buy...
Ps...if you want to open Pdf's, Word files, Excel etc...preview in email on iPad, then click 'open in' . Use Mypdfs or Pages, Numbers etc..
Or use Folder app to keep all your files. Transfer to it using iTunes or 'open in' for any files received by email on your device.
So much hostility over a small device...
I weighed my ipad at 1lb 10 oz. I pulled a average hardback off the shelf, 1lb 8oz. I then pulled a average paperback 10oz.
I agree with you on the hardback thing but that is why I try to buy paperback when possible.
As you can read in previous posts, for some if you do not consider that each and every product made by Apple is the perfection they have right to insult you.
Every Apple product is not meant to be for everybody. That's why you demo the product and do your homework before you spend your hard earned cash. There is lots of places to do your homework. End of story.
Then tell us where Apple -- ever -- announced that their "magical" new device wouldn't allow users to browse through the file system. After all, they said that their iWork suite would be available for the iPad, so it's only natural that you would expect access to the device's file system. But, alas, it's not possible!
And where did Apple announce that it's not possible to download files via Safari to the iPad? They don't mention it anywhere, but it's another restriction that the iPad has - and it's another restriction that you wouldn't expect from a device that can run an application like Pages.
"Welcome to our newest restriction" was the only thing on the web that properly described the iPad.
A revolutionary, magical restriction I might add.
I'm sorry but that's ridiculous. The iPad was based on the iPhone, this was made very clear. That os does not currently provide direct access to the file system and there was NO hard (or even soft) evidence to suggest that would change. EVERY review made it clear that this was the case, not one single feature from any reputable source said there was access to the file system. Apple never, ever mentioned or even hinted that the file system was available to the end user.
If you're expecting any company to list every single thing you can and can't do on the device that's totally unrealistic. It was very clear such access wouldn't be the case in shipping iPad uniits. If you assumed otherwise while a mountain of evidence and hands-on articles indicate otherwise then frankly you're almost always going to be disappointed.
wait a minute.... One of your biggest gripes with the iPad is its weight. however when asked what you will use in its place you answer with a powerbook that weighs 2X the ipad. Your justification for the extra weight is that your powerbook can do a 1000 more things than your ipad.
tell me, how many of those 1000 things do you actually need to use in a day?
that is one of the beauties of the ipad. for some reason people think that a good device is defined by how much power it has or how many things it does. however, they get it and use it for the most basic things 99% of the time.
web browsing, email, spreadsheet and word documents. things that take minimal power. so tell me what is the point of toting around a machine capable of doing so many things most of which you only need 1% of the time? the ipad sheds the bulk and does the basic things exceptionally well.
No Trinity. No one has the right to insult you but what did you expect after you purchase a product that has been examined, reviewed, taken apart, reviewed some more, you come here and complain about its weaknesses. Very few here are going to welcome you with open arms but are going to have the impression that you are a serial whiner. While English is not your mother tongue, I am sure they have reviews of the iPad in many, many languages that would suit your needs. Next time it would be better to read thoroughly and then purchase than to simply buy, find fault and whine. The points you laid out against the iPad, are pretty much baseless and in my opinion show your lack of understanding of the product. I navigate perfectly with my iWorks apps and documents. I surf rather well as I know the limitations of the device. Sorry dude, but you get no solace here. You did not do your homework and now you are looking for sympathy.
No sale.
Interesting considering most people's Mac experiences are the opposite. System crashes? Hmmmm...running about one a year on a system that never gets turned off and is used daily for many task. Lost data? Never. Not even once. Whereas my former PC systems easily all crashed several times a day. Which is why I "MadeTheSwitch"
In fact, I answered this question yet in post #61. Naturally I will not read books with my PB. In any case, as said before, there are only few spiders in the spanish iBook Store.
I disagree, my homework was testing the device and that's what I did. Once verified its immaturity (not mentioned in Apple promotional material) I have rejected the purchase because I have right to do it and I explain it here because the diversity of points of view, in my opinion, is what makes a forum become interesting despite the antipathy that I can get.
To store files that can be manipulated by multiple applications.
Comments like this make me embarrassed to own a Mac.
Same with all those comments about it not being too heavy to be a book reader. Sure, a textbook might be heavier, but I'm not looking to read textbooks in bed. I want to read on something lighter or as light as a regular paperback.
Sorry dude but your statement about doing your homework does not make any sense. You looked over the device, saw it's shortcomings (your opinion) and you still purchased it. You do not need promotional material if you do a hands on. Still you show that you have no concept of what the device is about.
And that is...?
I'm having a hard time finding a hole in my computing life that can only be filled by an iPad.
Maybe I went about researching the device differently. I bought a 16gig wifi version and played with it for about 3 weeks, then sold it. In that 3 weeks, I surfed the net, checked the email, apps, etc... At the end of three weeks I concluded that I can leave my 17 inch MBP at home and use the iPad for about 85% to 90% of the things I normally used the MBP for. For me, I did my homework, played with the device in a real-world environment and decided that I could live with the "shortcomings". One thing I didn't do was purchase one then complain about it.
Then perhaps it isn't for you. It may surprise you to learn the world does not revolve arounds your needs or wants.
Sounds like you don't need the power of a Macbook Pro (so I'm not sure why you would buy one). Seems you didn't research with the Macbook was really all about.
I, for one, am not someone who buys a device and deals with its short comings, because I think it's a nifty device. I buy what I need when its needed. I would never buy a phone, MP3 player, television, computer, etc that didn't fit my needs (even at a 85%-90% level) just because it's flashy (pun not originally intended) and from Apple.
I never suggested that no one should buy an iPad, because it doesn't fit my needs. No need to get offended. I'm just saying that I don't see a use for it for me, or most other people who already own a computer. I think it's a great computer for a teenager (sort of a tween leapfrog toy) or someone very old and uncomfortable with technology. However, for the general consumer populous it's just an unnecessary gadget.