Actually any city would be a whole lot better if people dumped motorised transport for the push bike or public transport.
On Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 3:01 PM, Kyley Harris <ky...@harrissoftware.com> wrote: > 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 > > _______________________________________________ > 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
