funny because the whole city would be better if everyone used a damn moped instead of an overbuilt car just for going to work and the shops.. and used the car for trips and big jobs.
On Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 5:00 PM, Kyley Harris <ky...@harrissoftware.com>wrote: > I do.. at least I did.. > > Nissan Station Wagon, Suzuki 200cc moped scooter, and a Honday CB900 > hornet. :) All for the price some people would pay for a single BMW.. > > it all comes down to choices of lifestyle. > > > On Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 4:51 PM, Jolyon Smith <jsm...@deltics.co.nz>wrote: > >> Funny? Why funny? *Of course* the iPad is a moped. That was *exactly*my >> point. >> >> >> >> How many people do you know who own a bike, a car *and* a moped? >> >> >> >> >> >> *From:* delphi-boun...@delphi.org.nz [mailto:delphi-boun...@delphi.org.nz] >> *On Behalf Of *Kyley Harris >> *Sent:* Thursday, 28 January 2010 4:23 p.m. >> >> *To:* NZ Borland Developers Group - Delphi List >> *Subject:* Re: [DUG] Apple iPad - OT >> >> >> >> Now that is funny.. because the iPad probably is a Moped.. Good for the >> short trips to the dairy when I dont want to cycle :) >> >> On Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 4:20 PM, Jolyon Smith <jsm...@deltics.co.nz> >> wrote: >> >> Good post Steve! >> >> >> >> And this I think is the point… an iPad fills the “middle” space between >> two devices that most people will still have need for once the “cool” has >> faded/jaded. >> >> >> >> Extending your modes of transport analogy…. >> >> >> >> If I have uses for both a car and a push bike, why would I buy a moped ? >> >> >> >> >> >> *From:* delphi-boun...@delphi.org.nz [mailto:delphi-boun...@delphi.org.nz] >> *On Behalf Of *Steve Peacocke >> *Sent:* Thursday, 28 January 2010 3:55 p.m. >> >> >> *To:* NZ Borland Developers Group - Delphi List >> *Subject:* Re: [DUG] Apple iPad - OT >> >> >> >> 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 >> > > > > -- > Kyley Harris > Harris Software > +64-21-671-821 > -- Kyley Harris Harris Software +64-21-671-821
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