See, comparing the iPad to a PB is a little flawed. The iPad is designed to be more like a clipboard. It's not meant to replace computers for everything, just like a clipboard can't replace a writing desk. Also, the iPad is still under warranty, unlike that G4.
Also, in my fields (journalism and computer science) the iPad makes a great helper, taking notes (both audio and text) for my college paper and serving as my instruction manual reader for my excursions into Linux (and taking things apart). I can also walk with it while using Skype. It's more easily accessible than a laptop (no setting down and opening up before the real business starts), has the entire app store backing it up (unlike the slowly decreasing number of available apps that G4 will have when Leopard goes the way of Tiger), and has 10 hours of battery life, and then some. I'm not saying it's perfect for everyone, but it's definitely a better solution to the problem of mobility than netbooks or iPod touches. Proudly sent from my iPad On Apr 6, 2:56 pm, Thomas Ethen <[email protected]> wrote: > I don't really get it, since I can purchase a 12" 1.5Ghz Powerbook that is > about the same size as the iPad, actually is a computer with a keyboard, has > WIFI and will connect to the internet anywhere using a USB wireless modem. > That will cost me $400 for the laptop on the high end used, and $80 for the > modem, giving me much more computing power for less money than the lowest > priced iPad. > > I guess some people have more money to spend on expensive toys than I do! > > Tom > > On 4/6/10 1:54 PM, "Dan" <[email protected]> wrote: > > > > > Maybe by rev 2 it will be worth > > another look but for now, this rev 0 product is useless. -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Books, a group for those using G3 iBooks and PowerBooks (we run a separate list for G4 'Books). The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-books.html and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To leave this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g-books Support for older Macs: http://lowendmac.com/services/ To unsubscribe, reply using "remove me" as the subject.
