The truth is.. we are all correct in our fashion :) I was agreeing with you.. with some ammendments.. We will have to parse it through the politicians to truly get something we cannot understand.
On Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 4:13 PM, Steve Peacocke <st...@peacocke.net> wrote: > Had to laugh :o) > > You started out by saying "Yes, but" and then went on listing a number of > points that supported what I was saying. > > I think you were saying "yes, but you're right". :o) > > Steve Peacocke > > > > On Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 2:04 PM, Kyley Harris <ky...@harrissoftware.com>wrote: > >> Yep, but most people who buy the ipad wont be getting it for business use. >> they are filling a void in the home media arena of people that like >> computers but dont rely on them for income. >> >> Your comment about Cars and bikes is valid.. but then I'd say.. why do >> people get a 4x4 for their boat, and a little toyota corrolla for town.. its >> because they realise trying to get one for all purposes is silly, but >> getting two vehicles each for the right purpose is a good idea. >> >> Trying to look at an iPad as a replacement is the wrong way to go. its >> simply a good simple alternative for use in a specific way. >> >> when I am at home (after the 12 hour day at the desktop computer) I still >> use a computer, but mostly for youtube, web browsing, photos and movies. a >> tablet is perfect for that while I sit in bed or the couch.. a laptop is not >> perfect at all. >> >> Each to their own I think.... thats the beauty of personal preference. >> >> Jolyon commented on being called negative.. its not negative to have a >> view.. its only negative to put down the opposite view by referring to it in >> a less than desirable manner. >> >> Some people want a 60" plasma TV for $5000, some people will take the 32" >> tv plus an iPad and a laptop.. its all about choices. >> >> I expect the iPad will be a very good tool and I'll buy one.. until I >> actually have one I cant say much more about it :) >> >> On Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 3:55 PM, Steve Peacocke <st...@peacocke.net>wrote: >> >>> On Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 1:38 PM, Kyley Harris >>> <ky...@harrissoftware.com>wrote: >>> >>>> no product is ever the be all and end all. but I can guarantee that my >>>> children and grandparents will take an iphone or ipad over a desktop any >>>> day >>>> of the week.. they can learn it easily, just like the old palm pilots. >>>> Technology made simple is an excellent concept (if limiting to people who >>>> like to delve into advanced areas) >>>> >>> >>> I have had palm pilots, psion, apple, PC, iPhone, Blackberry, you name >>> it. All have their uses however its always back to the workhorse computer >>> for doing business. >>> >>> Yes, my iPhone has things like tasks, outliners, notes, email, browser, >>> mindmapping, maps, even my bible is on there, but I still drop straight back >>> into a PC (albeit the eeePC now) whenever I need to get some serious work or >>> typing done. I can do quick email replies but get to the computer for >>> anything thoughtful. For example, I read this post on the iPhone, but went >>> straight to the PC to type out the reply as it was more than a simple couple >>> of lines. >>> >>> I doubt very much if it will be the iPad vs the PC as the discussion has >>> been - it's more likely to be the iPhone or iPad PLUS the PC. >>> >>> Just because something is easy to use, doesn't make it automatically >>> better. Why would you learn to drive a car when riding a bike, or even >>> walking is much easier to do? >>> >>> Steve Peacocke >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> NZ Borland Developers Group - Delphi mailing list >>> Post: delphi@delphi.org.nz >>> Admin: http://delphi.org.nz/mailman/listinfo/delphi >>> Unsubscribe: send an email to delphi-requ...@delphi.org.nz with Subject: >>> unsubscribe >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> Kyley Harris >> Harris Software >> +64-21-671-821 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> NZ Borland Developers Group - Delphi mailing list >> Post: delphi@delphi.org.nz >> Admin: http://delphi.org.nz/mailman/listinfo/delphi >> Unsubscribe: send an email to delphi-requ...@delphi.org.nz with Subject: >> unsubscribe >> > > > _______________________________________________ > NZ Borland Developers Group - Delphi mailing list > Post: delphi@delphi.org.nz > Admin: http://delphi.org.nz/mailman/listinfo/delphi > Unsubscribe: send an email to delphi-requ...@delphi.org.nz with Subject: > unsubscribe > -- Kyley Harris Harris Software +64-21-671-821
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