EPTedit: I like the restrictive OS as in my iPhone, really makes it hard for viruses and bugs to appear. And I like the idea of the App Store, really makes it hard for buggy and retarded software to make it through
Ipad, is it worth buying? - Page 17
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superjoppe
Sweden3685 Posts
edit: I like the restrictive OS as in my iPhone, really makes it hard for viruses and bugs to appear. And I like the idea of the App Store, really makes it hard for buggy and retarded software to make it through | ||
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Random()
Kyrgyz Republic1462 Posts
I hope someone else is going to make a full-featured Linux or Windows based tablet. | ||
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Bosu
United States3247 Posts
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Disregard
China10252 Posts
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eaT_Mi_Lquid
Germany509 Posts
On April 06 2010 03:00 ondik wrote: haha Hahahaha ROFL. This is really funny  .+ Show Spoiler + Yes it blends ! | ||
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Disregard
China10252 Posts
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SichuanPanda
Canada1542 Posts
iPhone Height: 4.5 inches (115.5 mm) Width: 2.4 inches (62.1 mm) Depth: 0.48 inch (12.3 mm) Weight: 4.8 ounces (135 grams) Processor 620 MHz ARM CPU Storage: 16 GB, 32 GB Cellular and wireless UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz) GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR wireless technology Power and battery Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter Talk time: Up to 12 hours on 2G Up to 5 hours on 3G Standby time: Up to 300 hours Internet use: Up to 5 hours on 3G Up to 9 hours on Wi-Fi Video playback: Up to 10 hours Audio playback: Up to 30 hours Flash Support? - Yes Simultaneous Applications? - Yes Phone Calls? - Yes Price ~ 250 USD iPad Height: 9.56 inches (242.8 mm) Width: 7.47 inches (189.7 mm) Depth: 0.5 inch (13.4 mm) Weight: 1.5 pounds (0.68 kg) Wi-Fi model; 1.6 pounds (0.73 kg) Wi-Fi + 3G model Storage 16GB, 32GB, 64GB Processor 1 GHz A4 CPU - Custom Designed by Apple Wireless and cellular Wi-Fi model Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology Wi-Fi + 3G model UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz) GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) Data only2 Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR technology Battery and power Built-in 25-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-polymer battery Up to 10 hours of surfing the web on Wi-Fi, watching video, or listening to music Up to 9 hours of surfing the web using 3G data network Charging via power adapter or USB to computer system Flash Support? - No Simultaneous Applications? - No Phone Calls? - No Price ~ 500 USD As we can see from these specifications. The iPad is merely a slightly more powerful, larger screened version of the iPhone, with massive steps backwards in content support (Flash / Multiple Apps), as well as no ability to make phone calls - but don't worry, you have 32 more GB to use... In addition to the fact that we all have access to both a computer at work and at home, and a majority of those in the market for any technology device likely have a laptop and a smartphone already. The iPad is purely a marketing ploy to milk the idea Apple has been milking since the release of the iPod (and iPod Touch more specifically) - a handheld device that does stuff and has a sleek exterior. Apple has quite simply one of the most brilliant marketing teams in the world to make every product a hit, despite oftentimes the abundance of short comings compared to competitors (or even its own products). Bottom Line - Stick with your iPhones everyone! If you want a slate/pad computer wait for the HP Slate, it will be a full fledged computer, only slightly larger than the iPad and about the same weight. Don't waste your money. | ||
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Jimmeh
United Kingdom908 Posts
On April 06 2010 03:30 superjoppe wrote: When im not home, I dont need a 2GHz laptop. Nor do I need a physical keyboard as 90% of my time is spent reading websites and science articles. The iPad is perfect for me, and its half the price of a Macbook. I'll buy it as soon as its released over here! edit: I like the restrictive OS as in my iPhone, really makes it hard for viruses and bugs to appear. And I like the idea of the App Store, really makes it hard for buggy and retarded software to make it through Yet a netbook would cost around half, if not less, than an iPad and do more. | ||
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sc4k
United Kingdom5454 Posts
If I had a squillion quid to jizz up the wall, I would get one of these asap. But seeing as I don't I'd rather stick with my gaming pc for 500. | ||
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FortuneSyn
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0xDEADBEEF
Germany1235 Posts
And this is coming from a happy iPhone user. Any Netbook >> iPad | ||
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Neo7
United States922 Posts
As with most Apple Products, I wouldn't put too much faith into the battery power of an iPad. | ||
Jibba
United States22883 Posts
On April 06 2010 06:03 Neo7 wrote: If you're one of those that reads e-books and a lot of websites and blogs and stuff then the iPad might be something to look into since it's huge and lightweight for that kind of stuff. Otherwise you might want to invest in a netbook or full blown laptop. The iPad could have been so much better if it had a more complete OS on it like a slimmed version of Mac OS X. As with most Apple Products, I wouldn't put too much faith into the battery power of an iPad. I'm actually looking forward to the competitor responses to the iPad, especially the ones with Android/Win7. I'm actually impressed that by all accounts, Apple included a mostly decent productivity suite on the thing, but it's clearly held back by a lack of things you'd find on a real operating system, like file structure, multitask, etc. When other companies jump on the bandwagon, just as they've done for phones and mp3 players, and start delivering superior products, just as they've done for phones and mp3 players, then we'll really get some good stuff. For now, I'll stick with my phone. | ||
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VManOfMana
United States764 Posts
http://www.patrickweb.com/weblog/archives/2010_04_04.php#ipad_-_part_1 This is not any guy. He is a former executive at IBM and one of the people behind the launch of the Thinkpad. Pretty fair comparison when it comes to long-term reading, too. My position stands: the iPad's success is not in the specs, processing power, or cheapness. Its on the OS and the interaction model it provides. Its an 80/20 device, focusing in the most common tasks, targeted to people who don't care for the gritty technical details. The iPad is the first slate that does not try to be a small laptop. This will be key, as it allows Apple to create a new niche. | ||
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Jibba
United States22883 Posts
![[image loading]](http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2010/04/6apr10specoub244.jpg) | ||
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FragKrag
United States11554 Posts
The Nvidia chipsets with the ARM procs look promising, but both of those on the chart look even less portable than the iPad so I'm not sure if I like them. | ||
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Spartan
United States2030 Posts
But, for the more journal/creative-savvy, the Courier is going to blow everything else out of the water. :D I'm so stoked for it. | ||
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GunsofthePatriots
South Africa991 Posts
On April 07 2010 10:03 Spartan wrote: The Slate is going to be far better than the iPad; USB support, SD card support, and many other essentials. However, the rumor is the battery life is about half, which makes me sad. But, for the more journal/creative-savvy, the Courier is going to blow everything else out of the water. :D I'm so stoked for it. He believes it will sell more than the ThinkPad and calls it a powerful computer? With a 1GHz processor? | ||
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KurtistheTurtle
United States1966 Posts
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poor newb
United States1879 Posts
a reasonable purpose to get one for | ||
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