Re: [DUG] Apple iPad - OT

[Robert martin]

I come in from the other side (St Albans).  Whats happening in Cashmere?  I'm obviously out of the loop :) Rob     On 29/01/2010 9:23 a.m., Conor Boyd wrote: Likewise.   Although we won't mention the current Cashmere-based shenanigans. C. From: delphi-boun...@delphi.org.nz [mailto:delphi-boun...@delphi.org.nz] On Behalf Of Robert martin Sent: Friday, 29 January 2010 9:00 a.m. To: NZ Borland Developers Group - Delphi List Subject: Re: [DUG] Apple iPad - OT Yup, ditto I bike to work every day.  We sold our second car  about 8yrs ago.  Nice in Chch where for most of the city there are no hills and good bike lanes. Rob On 28/01/2010 5:35 p.m., Jeremy North wrote: I'd say "harden up". You can buy snow tyres :-) There are exceptions, I also own a car (although we had two and now only have one). I basically only drive on weekends. On Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 3:27 PM, Bob Pawley <rjpaw...@shaw.ca> wrote: Try riding a bike when it is 30 deg C below zero, snow and ice on the road, snowing so hard that visibility is 50 feet and wind blowing at 40 mph. Ahh Canada. Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jeremy North" <jeremy.no...@gmail.com> To: "NZ Borland Developers Group - Delphi List" <delphi@delphi.org.nz> Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 8:09 PM Subject: Re: [DUG] Apple iPad - OT A naive view of a non-bike rider ;-) On Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 3:06 PM, Kyley Harris <ky...@harrissoftware.com> wrote: The only problem with the analogy now is that the iphone and ipad wont sweat and stink when it gets to work :D I'm outta here. 5pm.. Take it easy guys. On Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 5:03 PM, Jeremy North <jeremy.no...@gmail.com> wrote: 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 -- 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 _______________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________ 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

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