Author Topic: Apple's iPad (Read 7216 times)

russian roulette · « **on:** January 29, 2010, 08:24:58 PM »

Is it the kindle/netbook/videogame/world changer? IMO not. For people who don't know what the iPad is then you may remember any rumors about a tablet computer coming to apple. Essentially it is a Ipod touch with a 9.8 inch screen, weighing in a 1.5 pounds or around 3/4 of a kilogram the iPad uses iPhone OS. With that being said, it is not a computer, it is a mobile device that once again sided with the worst 3G company in America

. There is no Camera and no flash support making web browsing even more of a drag

. It starts at a Apple version of a low price at 499 for 16 gigabytes, yes a computer that has 16 gigs is pretty pathetic

. And 100 dollars extra for 32 and another 100 for 64. Add 130 dollars to any of these models then you can press your luck at finding the "good" 3G coverage that doesn't seem to exist with AT+T

. Even worse there are no SD or USB slots in the device

.The apps are more blurry and your thumbs hurt from pinch and zoom over load. If you want to get one, I say wait until the second or even better the third generation. The first generation iPad will be sold with AT+T starting in March. What do you think of the iPad?
Pictures of the device:

R1885 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 29, 2010, 08:32:28 PM »

Ironically, were my dad works, that would be a prefect tool.

russian roulette · « **Reply #2 on:** January 29, 2010, 08:36:12 PM »

If there is AT+T 3G support there, if not then he is SOL with any connection to the internet.

R1885 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 29, 2010, 08:39:12 PM »

Hes a server admin.
And works for Kaiser Permanente.
In Portland.

russian roulette · « **Reply #4 on:** January 29, 2010, 08:52:52 PM »

Update, another fail in the first post.

Pwnator · « **Reply #5 on:** January 29, 2010, 10:17:26 PM »

That would be an awesome upgrade for the Kindle, which is only $10 cheaper. But then, there's this:

And this:

Sparkey98 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 29, 2010, 11:13:32 PM »

I just realized, the APs on my toliete paper are nicer

then again, there the same thing
next step it's:

somestrangeguy · « **Reply #7 on:** January 30, 2010, 06:35:51 AM »

Link

I think my opinion is clear.

Serge · « **Reply #8 on:** January 30, 2010, 08:38:50 AM »

Call me retarded, but I think it's a good concept. Most of computer users just browse the web right now, and a tablet with the iPhoneOS is a geat idea, as much as I hate closed platforms, I predict this will be quite a success. Also, the screen with it's multi-touch surface is a programmer's and designer's heaven, plus it's a dream to move on from the iPhone's API, since it's the same :D.
You can't argue, the iPhoneOS' MobileSafari.app is the best mobile browser there is.

I may get one if this gets jailbroken. As R1885 said, add a terminal and a VNC/RDesktop client and it's a sysadmin's most useful tool ever, apart a microwave for all those ramen noodles.

Jack Daniels · « **Reply #9 on:** January 30, 2010, 11:48:16 AM »

I gotta say... this product is very typical of Apple in a lot of ways. They release a relatively cool product with glaring flaws or features missing. Die-hard fans and trendsetters will flock to buy it. 6 Months from now, a new version will be released with a couple of new features that should have been present from the beginning. Wash Rinse Repeat.

Apple is one of my favorite companies. I was an Apple service tech for a few years and then worked sales for a few years as well. Apple introduced me to sushi which was nice. But, the one thing that I have learned with Apple products over the years, is that never take the first version of a groundbreaking product seriously with them. In about 1 or 2 years, the iPad will be revised and awesome. Heh, now that I think about it... I still have Apples first digital camera in my bar dowstairs... I will have to take a picture of that thing and show it to you guys. (classic stuff)

Edit: pics of Quicktake 100 ftw

640 x 480 resolution. 1mb of storage... (no memory card expansion) Original MSRP $749 in 1994!!!!11!!

Saint · « **Reply #10 on:** February 08, 2010, 12:08:17 AM »

I think Apple should stick to Ipods and itunes... There stuff looks good and seems super hi-tech but in reality the only thing special is that they over price all there stuff.I really don't like mac products because of all those reasons. And a big question I've aways had was why didn't Apple put in all those customizable features that you get from jail breaking your Ipod in the actual Ipod.

Jack Daniels · « **Reply #11 on:** February 08, 2010, 05:11:44 AM »

Quote from: Saint on February 08, 2010, 12:08:17 AM

And a big question I've aways had was why didn't Apple put in all those customizable features that you get from jail breaking your Ipod in the actual Ipod.

Why spend precious payroll money when hackers across the globe will do it for free?

Plus, If you let the online community "hack" your products you are not responsible to fix them under warranty when the product gets screwed up. In the long run you end up selling more units because people mess up their ipods and its not technically Apples fault.

It is actually pretty savvy tech business practice... Nintendo has been doing it for a while too.

Serge · « **Reply #12 on:** February 08, 2010, 11:21:43 AM »

Quote from: Saint on February 08, 2010, 12:08:17 AM

I think Apple should stick to Ipods and itunes... There stuff looks good and seems super hi-tech but in reality the only thing special is that they over price all there stuff.I really don't like mac products because of all those reasons. And a big question I've aways had was why didn't Apple put in all those customizable features that you get from jail breaking your Ipod in the actual Ipod.

Macbooks are on of the best laptops available on the market right now. They will last you forever.
Don't be a fanboy.

lloopp D lloopp · « **Reply #13 on:** February 08, 2010, 11:33:36 AM »

iPad is a massive fail.

Saint · « **Reply #14 on:** February 08, 2010, 06:02:16 PM »

Just my opinion..

Natef · « **Reply #15 on:** February 08, 2010, 06:05:55 PM »

I'm more of an ipod touch person.

Saint · « **Reply #16 on:** February 08, 2010, 06:10:26 PM »

Ipod touches are ok but I think to many people get completly addicted to them and would cry if they lost it.

Serge · « **Reply #17 on:** February 09, 2010, 07:47:18 AM »

Quote from: lloopp D lloopp on February 08, 2010, 11:33:36 AM

iPad is a massive fail.

Thanks for the constructive arguments.
"lloopp D lloop is a massive fail."

lloopp D lloopp · « **Reply #18 on:** February 09, 2010, 09:34:53 AM »

Quote from: Serge on February 09, 2010, 07:47:18 AM

Quote from: lloopp D lloopp on February 08, 2010, 11:33:36 AM
iPad is a massive fail.

Thanks for the constructive arguments.
"lloopp D lloopp is a massive fail."

Serge · « **Reply #19 on:** February 09, 2010, 09:41:58 AM »

I couldn't care less about your retarded name. :V

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