Reading all this iPad stuff makes me want to jump in for a quick second. On the iPad, I think it's a interesting concept all the same. Really, I believe the iPad is best described as a Coffee Table Centered Device. Sure, there is travel and such, but the iPad in general seems like a device you would want to keep at home, bring it with you around the house, and store it on the coffee table when not in use.
Might be a bit strange to call it that, and to place it in that prospective, but that's how I currently see it. Take care all. Fonzie On Apr 9, 2010, at 5:25 PM, Josh de Lioncourt wrote: > The iPad is actually much more than either of those concepts. > > It's a productivity tool, a media consumption device, and several other > things. Really, the beauty of the iPad is that it is whatever you, > personally, need it to be. Several reviewers are calling it a "blank slate", > and that's very apt. > > On Apr 9, 2010, at 1:43 AM, Simon Fogarty wrote: > >> Olivia and John, >> >> Yes I agree, the IPad is not a netbook, it's a digital / ebook reading >> device and or entertainment device. >> >> Yeah ok you can surf the net and or check email. But it's more for being >> able to source digital / ebook reading tool. >> >> Hence the reason a number of USA university / colleges are now selling them >> to their students instead of printed text books. >> >> That's what I'd be buying one for, not for making phone calls on. >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: [email protected] >> [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of olivia norman >> Sent: Thursday, 8 April 2010 6:24 a.m. >> To: [email protected] >> Subject: Re: Used an iPad today >> >> Well stated, as always, John! >> Olivia >> >> On Apr 7, 2010, at 11:44 AM, John Panarese wrote: >> >>> Actually, as has been said several times, it is not over priced. For >> those who believe this to be the case, unfortunately, you still are not >> getting what the iPad is. It is not a net book nor is it meant to compete >> with one. When you understand that basic point, you will understand the >> value of it. The problem is, people are simply trying to categorize it into >> the same class as net books, and it is not the case at all. It is a mobile >> device that is meant to be more of an appliance than a computer. >>> >>> I'd take an iPad over a net book any day, and I could list several >> reasons why, starting from the basic point that I would rather stay away >> from Windows completely and don't want to bother with linux. I think you >> are going to see more and more people making a similar choice once they >> experience an iPad and start to grasp exactly what it is. I also don't mind >> being tied to the hundreds of thousands of applications big brother Apple >> wants me to use because they are just as diverse and comprehensive as >> Windblows software for a net book, but that, of course, is just me. As >> third party developers continue to create additional software and the >> flexibility and power of the device is unleashed more and more, you are >> going to see more and more of the me too companies trying to duplicate the >> iPad as MS and HP are already attempting. I find it particularly amusing >> that with so many people condemning the iPad as an "over priced net book", >> there is such a big rush for companies to release their iPad clones and try >> to catch a ride on the wave. Isn't insanity failing at the same thing over >> and over again? >>> >>> Take Care >>> >>> John Panarese >>> >>> On Apr 7, 2010, at 7:22 AM, Rich Ring wrote: >>> >>>> I think it is over priced as well. I can buy a netbook with far greater >>>> storage capacity for far less, and even if I buy System Access, I'll have >> a >>>> lower price, and I am not limited to the Software big brother Apple wants >> me >>>> to have. >>>> >>>> ----- Original Message ----- >>>> From: "Robert Carter" <[email protected]> >>>> To: <[email protected]> >>>> Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 2:56 PM >>>> Subject: Re: Used an iPad today >>>> >>>> >>>> Hi, >>>> >>>> I am surprised that you feel that the iPad is over priced. It seems to me >> >>>> that Apple has really made a place for themselves in the lower priced >>>> devices with the introduction of the iPad. I personally think the price >> is >>>> impressive. >>>> >>>> Robert Carter >>>> >>>> >>>> On Apr 6, 2010, at 2:23 PM, Cody wrote: >>>> >>>>> I think the idea is awesome in terms of accessibility and apple will >>>>> certainly get praises for that which they deserve, however I think the >>>>> product itself is a rip off. sure, it's $499, but then they plan to rape >> >>>>> you at the app counter, so yeah it's accessible alright, but is it worth >> a >>>>> place in your walet? We sometimes let accessibility over power our >> budgets >>>>> because we see something and think, wow, gotta have that one. >>>>> >>>>> Cody >>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bryan Smart" >>>>> <[email protected]> >>>>> To: <[email protected]> >>>>> Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2010 2:59 PM >>>>> Subject: Used an iPad today >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> I'd ordered the 3G model, so will be waiting a few more weeks yet, but I >> >>>>> had some time to play with a WiFi model today. >>>>> >>>>> Generally, it's an iPhone. However, besides the screen size being >>>>> increased, the interface has increased in complexity, also. Apple is >>>>> certainly using the extra space to expand on what is possible with an >>>>> iPhone type touch interface. >>>>> >>>>> It took me only very little time to discover that portrait mode (which >>>>> lots of sighted users select), is probably not the best for a blind >>>>> person. When you're working with two hands, having more horizontal room >>>>> seems to make more of a difference when navigating. Fortunately, it is a >> >>>>> snap to try either way to see what works for you. >>>>> >>>>> I absolutely agree with the posters that were talking about the horrible >> >>>>> oversight about the back plate of the iPad. It is almost nothing but >> shiny >>>>> aluminum. You're supposed to be able to set the iPad on a table to use >> it, >>>>> but I promise, the first time that you place it on any table that isn't >>>>> absolutely clear of small dirt particles, you'll pic it up to discover >>>>> that the slight motion of you pushing and sliding the iPad has ground >> the >>>>> dirt particles in to the back, and scratched the hell out of your shiny >>>>> aluminum back plate. Of course, you can buy the case to fix that. the >> case >>>>> is a type of thin and stiff coated particle board that feels a lot like >> a >>>>> traditional print notebook. One side snugly holds the iPad, and the >> other >>>>> side is a flap that covers the iPad screen when closed. I suppose that >>>>> most people will want the case to protect the screen when traveling, >>>>> anyway. If you go without the case, though, you are absolutely asking >> for >>>>> it. Apple could have put something on the back to make the iPad more >>>>> stable. Maybe not rubber feet, but they could have gone with a felt >> square >>>>> in the center, a stylized strip of some high friction material, etc. The >> >>>>> curved back will insure that the iPad wobbles on the table, and the >> glossy >>>>> case will absolutely scratch. >>>>> >>>>> VoiceOver sounded about the same, and responded with the same speed, >>>>> pretty much. The speaker was very clear. Didn't get to play music with >> it, >>>>> but I hear the bass is poor. Still, speech is pretty good through the >>>>> built-in speakers. >>>>> >>>>> However, it seemed to me that iPad programs opened more slowly than on >> the >>>>> iPhone. Maybe there is more information to load? However, with more >> memory >>>>> and a faster processor, I wasn't expecting that. >>>>> >>>>> I wasn't dramatically blown away by the applications that were available >> >>>>> on it, but working with a big talking touch screen interface started me >>>>> dreaming about things that *could* be accomplished with a device like >>>>> that. Many people might not need the iPad for web surfing or checking >>>>> e-mail, but I think that, eventually, there will be some very unique >> uses >>>>> for the iPad. >>>>> >>>>> Bryan >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >> Groups >>>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>> [email protected]. >>>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >> Groups >>>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>> [email protected]. >>>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> [email protected]. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >>> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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