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Not personally answering the questions, but here's what I have to say:
1 - I have the first gen iPad
2 - I love the iPad
3 - From all the "second gen" models, the iPad 2 is the one I see that has the better improvements (over any other "second gen" device released by apple)
4 - I don't plan on buying it. Just like with the iPhone, I'll live with the first gen until the 4th gen is out, THEN I'll buy the 4th gen
1 - I have the first gen iPad
2 - I love the iPad
3 - From all the "second gen" models, the iPad 2 is the one I see that has the better improvements (over any other "second gen" device released by apple)
4 - I don't plan on buying it. Just like with the iPhone, I'll live with the first gen until the 4th gen is out, THEN I'll buy the 4th gen
The Ipad.....I bought one. Certain games such as PvZ and Infinity Blade are fucking awesome, whereas others like Sonic 4 sucks. Its a nice piece of equipment, but I use my ipod touch more.
I just don't like looking like a 3DS commericial douchebag using my ipad on those CTA train rides to work.
I will say this: watching Scott Pilgrim on ipad is mooooney!
I just don't like looking like a 3DS commericial douchebag using my ipad on those CTA train rides to work.
I will say this: watching Scott Pilgrim on ipad is mooooney!
The difference between Infinity Blade on the iPad and iPad 2 is noticeable - it's great. I'm really surprised cHair and EA were able to get iPad 2 Dead Space and Infinity Blade updates up so fast.
I'm in the market for one eventually. I don't think it's the clear cut best tablet out there (the Xoom is nice), but I do want one.
I'm in the market for one eventually. I don't think it's the clear cut best tablet out there (the Xoom is nice), but I do want one.
I have the first gen Ipad and use it everyday. I've mainly been using it for school, taking notes for all 4 of my classes.
I think the main issue with the iPad, both the first one, and both this one, is that I have absolutely no use for one. Even if I tried really had to think of one, I have a feeling this would be one of those things I'd buy and play with for a week or two, and then put aside until some really good software came out, and then only play with it for another week or two... and so forth.
Apple is still not fully committed to making the iPad and iOS great gaming devices, given how they haven't put out some accessory to improve the virtual controls yet. And they don't have a good enough reason to, they're still selling just fine. I don't think it should be any gamer's portable console, the games that are available are either equal or just marginally superior to the iPhone ones.
Not that I agree with Nintendo's Iwata that iOS and Android are ruining the game industry, but I agree with him that if you want a great portable gaming experience, you should buy a dedicated console. You can't really go wrong with either the PSP or the 3DS at this point, both have excellent gaming libraries at their disposal.
Apple is still not fully committed to making the iPad and iOS great gaming devices, given how they haven't put out some accessory to improve the virtual controls yet. And they don't have a good enough reason to, they're still selling just fine. I don't think it should be any gamer's portable console, the games that are available are either equal or just marginally superior to the iPhone ones.
Not that I agree with Nintendo's Iwata that iOS and Android are ruining the game industry, but I agree with him that if you want a great portable gaming experience, you should buy a dedicated console. You can't really go wrong with either the PSP or the 3DS at this point, both have excellent gaming libraries at their disposal.
I skipped first gen ipad and am going to go for 2nd gen. They are really nice devices and are great for surfing the web on a couch and does everything I use a computer for these days. Some games for iPhone/iPad are fantastic and others are absolute shitballs. I suppose thats the same with ports of any device/console.
Im mainly going to get it for watching movies around the house (ie. watch a movie while im lifting weights or something)
Im mainly going to get it for watching movies around the house (ie. watch a movie while im lifting weights or something)
iPads are the single biggest waste of money this side of swampland.
The issue lies in the fact that it is not a productive machine. It is not for work and is far too obtuse to be used for work purposes. In essence it is just a giant iPod Touch. You get all the applications of an iPod on the device, which is a rather neat bonus but you are also brutally restricted by the iOS environment.
Apple is far too interested in pushing it's own authoritarian control scheme in it's products and redesigns than it is in making a great product the first time around. So you will always have a nagging feeling that you will be made obsolete by next year.
The iPad is a single purpose machine. Entertainment. Don't fool yourselves into thinking otherwise. This will remain to be the case until iOS gets significantly more open or becomes more full-featured.
To the average non-tech oriented consumer... then most of this won't immediately matter to you. Get your shiny toy and have tons of fun with the apps.
The issue lies in the fact that it is not a productive machine. It is not for work and is far too obtuse to be used for work purposes. In essence it is just a giant iPod Touch. You get all the applications of an iPod on the device, which is a rather neat bonus but you are also brutally restricted by the iOS environment.
Apple is far too interested in pushing it's own authoritarian control scheme in it's products and redesigns than it is in making a great product the first time around. So you will always have a nagging feeling that you will be made obsolete by next year.
The iPad is a single purpose machine. Entertainment. Don't fool yourselves into thinking otherwise. This will remain to be the case until iOS gets significantly more open or becomes more full-featured.
To the average non-tech oriented consumer... then most of this won't immediately matter to you. Get your shiny toy and have tons of fun with the apps.
I don't have an iPad and I have no desire to get one anytime soon. I say that because much like every Apple product before it, I already have something that handles my on the go needs, so buying an iPad for me would be redundant.
No ones convinced me that this isn't just a big ass iPod touch. The apple ecosystem and all of its services just aren't for me. Apps are cool but I can get the services elsewhere or on an android/wp7 phone (thought admittedly not the same quality). The games are what they are but they're not what I'm into and I'll never buy an iOS device for the games. I can get both simple and complex games on the DS/PSP something iOS devices can't give.
Tablets are an interesting product but the iPad isn't something I need or even want.
Tablets are an interesting product but the iPad isn't something I need or even want.
android pads still do more (OTHER THEN THE GAMING AREA..Which is weird cause apple has historically sucked balls for gaming). Open OS over Close off OS all the time. Especially since you can get a droid tablet for half the price. Sure it can't run infinity blade but if you are buying the ipad just for games you are a dumb ass
I think it's a cool device, but I'm not really interested in buying one.
Also, I think the iOS devices will make a negative impact on the traditional gaming market, and I don't want to support that.
Also, I think the iOS devices will make a negative impact on the traditional gaming market, and I don't want to support that.
It certainly seems (and is) nice, but personally I won't touch anything related to Apple unless it's super cheap and I can unlock it. I still remember Getting an 250gb ipod, taking care of it like it was made of crystal (I literally didn't take it anywhere) only for it to break down on me without any reason. The last straw was when I called costumer service and asked ONE question (it wasn't even a real question for my issue, it was something related to the service), only to be told that all subsequent questions would only be answered if I bought an Apple membership or some bullshit for around 50 bucks.
Of course If I could get my hands on one it'd be awesome but for that price tag? I'll just wait thank you.
Of course If I could get my hands on one it'd be awesome but for that price tag? I'll just wait thank you.
I absolutely adore mine! I actually like the IPad so much that I also bought an IPod touch because they have different uses and the touch is more portable... but I like the IPad much better for recipe, magazines, movies, the daily paper, web surfing, etc.
I'll be getting my Mom one for either her birthday or for Christmas... and may eventually pick up a second one for the house as my husband continually "borrows" mine!
I read much more now... and the daily newpapers are free (and books are much more reasonably priced than the usual retail price).
I'll be getting my Mom one for either her birthday or for Christmas... and may eventually pick up a second one for the house as my husband continually "borrows" mine!
I read much more now... and the daily newpapers are free (and books are much more reasonably priced than the usual retail price).
I'm not impressed. Sorry, but I still feel like at that price, I might as well get a laptop or netbook.
I do not currently own an iPad nor to I ever plan on buying one in the near future. Frankly, its too expensive and there are far more things I am interested in spending my money on. While the ability to read books on equipment like that still interests me, I'd have to consider long and hard if I wanted an iPad to do that over another type of e-reader.
After playing around with my dads iPad, I really liked it.
It's a great entertainment device and though it might be a bit on the expensive side, none of it's competitors comes close the the spec and amount of apps.
It's a great entertainment device and though it might be a bit on the expensive side, none of it's competitors comes close the the spec and amount of apps.
I wanted an iPad (first-gen) mostly because I had tech lust. I didn't "need" one. But between my lust and me telling myself I needed it for work (to play games!), I got one. My wife didn't want us to have it. She didn't get it. "What's the point? It's a waste of money. We have laptops. We'll never use it." Guess who uses it CONSTANTLY? (Hint: She's sitting in bed with it next to me right now.)
Here's the thing: It's lightweight, it's fast, it's easy to use, it's no frills, it has great applications. It's perfect for lying in bed and you want to browse your feeds or read a book or a comic book. It's perfect for the couch for the same reasons.
As for saying it's "just a giant iPod Touch," not entirely true. I get the accusation, but there are a number of programs (and games) that make excellent use of the larger screen.
@Trygle12:
What's wrong the device being solely for entertainment? Also, my wife uses our iPad quite regularly for reading, ordering groceries, checking her email, organizing "life"... whatever. Laptops? We have four or five of them. Desktop? We have one, too. She prefers the iPad. But back to my first question: what's wrong if they're ONLY for entertainment? So are televisions and cable boxes. What's the point?
Here's the thing: It's lightweight, it's fast, it's easy to use, it's no frills, it has great applications. It's perfect for lying in bed and you want to browse your feeds or read a book or a comic book. It's perfect for the couch for the same reasons.
As for saying it's "just a giant iPod Touch," not entirely true. I get the accusation, but there are a number of programs (and games) that make excellent use of the larger screen.
@Trygle12:
What's wrong the device being solely for entertainment? Also, my wife uses our iPad quite regularly for reading, ordering groceries, checking her email, organizing "life"... whatever. Laptops? We have four or five of them. Desktop? We have one, too. She prefers the iPad. But back to my first question: what's wrong if they're ONLY for entertainment? So are televisions and cable boxes. What's the point?
I've developed an aversion to Apple. It's nothing personal, I guess, but for what I do, I find that they don't do it fast enough. Maya, After Effects, etc., etc.
Admitting that, I do want an iPad 2. Why? To read comics on. No other reason. I love supporting my local comic store (Happy Harbor, Jasper Ave., Edmonton), but I hate having to bus it or drive in on the weekend. It's a bit out of the way for me. I also hate the huge stack of books I've accumulated over the past 6 years. It's becoming ridiculous. Also, it's a fucking waste of paper. Admit it, nerds.
Price. Fuck the price on this. I can buy a laptop for half this price that does 3 times as much.
I suppose I might dislike Apple for extravagant prices, it turns out.
Admitting that, I do want an iPad 2. Why? To read comics on. No other reason. I love supporting my local comic store (Happy Harbor, Jasper Ave., Edmonton), but I hate having to bus it or drive in on the weekend. It's a bit out of the way for me. I also hate the huge stack of books I've accumulated over the past 6 years. It's becoming ridiculous. Also, it's a fucking waste of paper. Admit it, nerds.
Price. Fuck the price on this. I can buy a laptop for half this price that does 3 times as much.
I suppose I might dislike Apple for extravagant prices, it turns out.
Don't have an IPad, IPhone, or even an IPod of any sort. I play games and games are best with buttons (not to say I don't like touch or motion controls but they need to go along with buttons).
@Trygle12... actually having both the IPad and Touch, there are many app out for the IPad that are not available on the Touch or IPhone.
My local newspaper is only on the IPad. It's large, updates quickly and can be pre-loaded and read offline. Many magazines are incredibly awesome and only available on the IPad, not the touch.
In Canada I can watch streaming TV shows on a Global TV or City TV app... that is not available for my IPod Touch.
... actually the number of apps available only on the IPad seems to increase each day!
My local newspaper is only on the IPad. It's large, updates quickly and can be pre-loaded and read offline. Many magazines are incredibly awesome and only available on the IPad, not the touch.
In Canada I can watch streaming TV shows on a Global TV or City TV app... that is not available for my IPod Touch.
... actually the number of apps available only on the IPad seems to increase each day!
I bought the first generation iPad last fall, mainly to use as a lighter alternate to my heavy Toshbia laptop for bring to classes and reading the numerous .pdf files that Grad school was requiring me to otherwise print. I was skeptical that I would use it very much, assuming it would be a novel toy and that I'd quickly tire of it.
That was not the case, however. Some of the games - Infinity Blade, PvZ, Drop 7, Osmos, Angry Birds and Cut the Rope, as well as a few more - have really maintained a lot of replayability for me, especially as someone who has a Blackberry phone and a classic model iPod.
Aside from the surprisingly rich gaming experience, I've found it to be ideal for reading digital comics and convenient for carrying films around with me on plane trips and things. In addition to its utility - and eco-friendly paper reduction - in helping me organize school readings and notes (I even deliver my lecture notes for the class I teach from it) it's become an integral part of how I interact with the web and my learning.
That said, being someone who doesn't acquire media content from Apple's ecosystem alone, the iPad would never replace a computer for me. It functions surprisingly well as a sort of satellite device for the consumption of content, if not a place where I acquire it.
Also, as someone who had to write papers and blog and writes exhaustively long comments on articles, the iPad on its own is not quite robust enough to meet those needs. Even after purchasing the keyboard dock I still much prefer to create and edit text and documents on my laptop.
I don't feel any necessity to upgrade to the new iPad, it'd be nice but none of the upgrades strike me as being essential to my digital life; I have a phone with a camera and while it being slimmer and faster would be nice, I've never found myself bemoaning the size or zip the old generation has.
That was not the case, however. Some of the games - Infinity Blade, PvZ, Drop 7, Osmos, Angry Birds and Cut the Rope, as well as a few more - have really maintained a lot of replayability for me, especially as someone who has a Blackberry phone and a classic model iPod.
Aside from the surprisingly rich gaming experience, I've found it to be ideal for reading digital comics and convenient for carrying films around with me on plane trips and things. In addition to its utility - and eco-friendly paper reduction - in helping me organize school readings and notes (I even deliver my lecture notes for the class I teach from it) it's become an integral part of how I interact with the web and my learning.
That said, being someone who doesn't acquire media content from Apple's ecosystem alone, the iPad would never replace a computer for me. It functions surprisingly well as a sort of satellite device for the consumption of content, if not a place where I acquire it.
Also, as someone who had to write papers and blog and writes exhaustively long comments on articles, the iPad on its own is not quite robust enough to meet those needs. Even after purchasing the keyboard dock I still much prefer to create and edit text and documents on my laptop.
I don't feel any necessity to upgrade to the new iPad, it'd be nice but none of the upgrades strike me as being essential to my digital life; I have a phone with a camera and while it being slimmer and faster would be nice, I've never found myself bemoaning the size or zip the old generation has.
my opinion? wait less than a year for iPad 3
and when iPad 3 comes out, wait less than a year until iPad 4 comes out
repeat until iBoard comes out
do the same with iBoard
and when iPad 3 comes out, wait less than a year until iPad 4 comes out
repeat until iBoard comes out
do the same with iBoard
Do not want. I have an iPod Touch 2G, and it does me just fine. After all, I can fit that in my pocket. Can you do the same with an iPad? I can get stuff as big as a PSP-2000 in a pocket too, though by no means is it easy. And, the big factor is that in a year or less, there'll be an iPad 3, and it'll blow this one out of the water. It really is just a big iPod Touch to me. That says nothing of the price too, as I can get a netbook and be able to, say, play some Steam games or older titles or whatnot on it with KB+M or even a gamepad, whereas the iPad...unless I jailbreak and get emulators, my selection of games is pretty limited, as are the controls.
It pisses me off that there are such big differences between my Touch and the one out now in the span of just over two years, but that's Apple for you. More and more games are requiring better hardware, meaning early adopters just get the shaft. The same could be said of PC gaming, but that's insulting to PC gaming, and consoles have lives of at least five years between each concrete iteration. And there is no explicit need to have the latest-and-greatest hardware for many games. So yeah.
I'll stick with my Touch, thanks.
It pisses me off that there are such big differences between my Touch and the one out now in the span of just over two years, but that's Apple for you. More and more games are requiring better hardware, meaning early adopters just get the shaft. The same could be said of PC gaming, but that's insulting to PC gaming, and consoles have lives of at least five years between each concrete iteration. And there is no explicit need to have the latest-and-greatest hardware for many games. So yeah.
I'll stick with my Touch, thanks.
Cool but a luxury item. I will almost certainly never buy one because of the price (I'd much rather get a new computer or another console). Also it's absolutely ridiculous that it doesn't run flash. I know that's a cliche criticism, but seriously...
@Nick Chester
"Laptops? We have four or five of them. Desktop? We have one, too."
You can't need that many. Give me one. Now.
@Nick Chester
"Laptops? We have four or five of them. Desktop? We have one, too."
You can't need that many. Give me one. Now.
First of all. Every last one of you who says it has no use, are ignorant fools who know nothing of the device. I bought my first gen iPad to use as a controller for my PC during music production. Now? I do all my music production on the iPad itself. And with the new addition of Garageband it makes it that much intutive. Quite frankly the iPad changed my life, i was starving musician who couldnt find any local compadres when i moved out here to the DFW area a few years ago. Now im making my own music, MOBILE and producing other people and none of it would be able to fit in my schedule had i not bought my iPad.
Stuff ive recorded on it using my USB mic and mixing down in MultiTrack DAW.
http://soundcloud.com/phil0926/carpe-diem-m4a-1
http://soundcloud.com/phil0926/pardon-m4a-1
http://soundcloud.com/phil0926/painless-m4a/s-Hbt9s
Stuff ive recorded on it using my USB mic and mixing down in MultiTrack DAW.
http://soundcloud.com/phil0926/carpe-diem-m4a-1
http://soundcloud.com/phil0926/pardon-m4a-1
http://soundcloud.com/phil0926/painless-m4a/s-Hbt9s
I have an Ipad, so far it seems like an overpriced toy, seems like you can only do a bit of real computing on it and the rest is just.... random stuff
I really dislike Apple's Nanny OS, the missing SD card slot, missing USB-Ports and unreplaceable battery. Also, the screen resolution is kind of poor. I kinda expected more of it, so I'll pass. Maybe the next one will impress me more. Or I'll just get one of the many upcoming Android Tabs for a better price :P
It's kool and all, but it isn't directed towards me
I already have an Mp3 Player, phone, Laptop, DS, PSP, Pre-ordered 3DS, and will own an NGP in teh future. The iPad does what it does well, but I'm not really in the target audience so I can't really make any helpful comments. I'd never buy one not cause it's bad, it's that I that I prefer to have independent devices that specialize on one specific thing and excel at it.
I already have an Mp3 Player, phone, Laptop, DS, PSP, Pre-ordered 3DS, and will own an NGP in teh future. The iPad does what it does well, but I'm not really in the target audience so I can't really make any helpful comments. I'd never buy one not cause it's bad, it's that I that I prefer to have independent devices that specialize on one specific thing and excel at it.
I Would love to get one, but the entry price really is off putting, that and I already have a set of gadgets that do everything I need.
I'm still using my 5.5 gen iPod Video, and if that dies (which it will), I definitely won't be buying another Apple product. They're too damn expensive, and I'd rather buy a 3DS with the money.
@Elsa @Nick Chester
There is no issue if you simply want a bigger screen for your iPod Touch. It is SOLELY an entertainment device, but people seem to be forgetting what the original purpose of computers were for.
Computers were meant for the easing of day to day tasks via applications that are written by a coder with a specific function in mind. Usually these applications were created to maintain/increase productivity in an increasingly demanding environment.
Anyone can create a program for a PC. There are no real licensing restrictions for creating a program on your PC. Anything you make follows a specific encoding scheme to run an OS, but that's it. Most of the tools can be found online, for free.
Apple breaks this scheme. Apple demands complete and total control before you can make an application. Apple purposefully restricts what applications can be made and has complete and total control over the device. You as a consumer have no control. It is not yours. You are simply "borrowing" it.
The openness of the PC platform are what gave rise to it's dominance. It is a multifaceted beast with a wide variety of applications to suit any palate. The Ipad pales in comparison to it, calling it the "Holy Grail of Computing" is not only insulting to the principals that PCs were founded on but it perpetuates very dark and draconian control schemes for the computing world.
All in all, I have a lot of issues with the iPad being considered anything more than a toy. The average consumer doesn't really bat an eye at all the restrictions imposed on them, they just want a nice tech product and an HD version of Angry Birds.
There is no issue if you simply want a bigger screen for your iPod Touch. It is SOLELY an entertainment device, but people seem to be forgetting what the original purpose of computers were for.
Computers were meant for the easing of day to day tasks via applications that are written by a coder with a specific function in mind. Usually these applications were created to maintain/increase productivity in an increasingly demanding environment.
Anyone can create a program for a PC. There are no real licensing restrictions for creating a program on your PC. Anything you make follows a specific encoding scheme to run an OS, but that's it. Most of the tools can be found online, for free.
Apple breaks this scheme. Apple demands complete and total control before you can make an application. Apple purposefully restricts what applications can be made and has complete and total control over the device. You as a consumer have no control. It is not yours. You are simply "borrowing" it.
The openness of the PC platform are what gave rise to it's dominance. It is a multifaceted beast with a wide variety of applications to suit any palate. The Ipad pales in comparison to it, calling it the "Holy Grail of Computing" is not only insulting to the principals that PCs were founded on but it perpetuates very dark and draconian control schemes for the computing world.
All in all, I have a lot of issues with the iPad being considered anything more than a toy. The average consumer doesn't really bat an eye at all the restrictions imposed on them, they just want a nice tech product and an HD version of Angry Birds.
@Pepillou: Nah man it will be the iEye. A cybernetic eyeball replacement.
As for the iPad, it's a cool luxury device. You can browse, play games, organize, chat, check feeds, watch movies, read books, etc. Nothing about it is new or amazing, but it compile it all in to an easy to access package that is easy, and feels great, to use.
Say what you will about it, it has brought tablets to the masses. Never before has access to the internet, media and the world been so easy for the older generation. The vast majority of people over 45 know very little about the wonders of our interwebs, and the iPad helps them over the hurdle of technology.
Personally, I think they are a tad overpriced, and I can't afford it right now. But in a year or two I might pick one up second hand.
As for the iPad, it's a cool luxury device. You can browse, play games, organize, chat, check feeds, watch movies, read books, etc. Nothing about it is new or amazing, but it compile it all in to an easy to access package that is easy, and feels great, to use.
Say what you will about it, it has brought tablets to the masses. Never before has access to the internet, media and the world been so easy for the older generation. The vast majority of people over 45 know very little about the wonders of our interwebs, and the iPad helps them over the hurdle of technology.
Personally, I think they are a tad overpriced, and I can't afford it right now. But in a year or two I might pick one up second hand.
I'm very amazed with the iPad, but here in Brazil all Apple products are ridiculously expensive. Americans complain about Apple prices! Man, here in Brazil, this stuff is only for the richest.
Oh, and I did get a bit angry about this "releasing new model every 1 year". I mean, whatever you buy, it's gonna become obsolete so soon (sooner than a PC, which you can upgrade and add stuff). Damn!
Oh, and I did get a bit angry about this "releasing new model every 1 year". I mean, whatever you buy, it's gonna become obsolete so soon (sooner than a PC, which you can upgrade and add stuff). Damn!
Oh I also need to add this...
I really wanted for the iPad to be something big. I really wanted to see the geniuses that designed the Mac OS to go to town with a great multifaceted touch-based device. Sadly it seems that Apple decided to go the rather restrictive route and gave us nothing more than a souped up iOS device.
I really wanted for the iPad to be something big. I really wanted to see the geniuses that designed the Mac OS to go to town with a great multifaceted touch-based device. Sadly it seems that Apple decided to go the rather restrictive route and gave us nothing more than a souped up iOS device.
@Trygle12: Maybe you should look into Android devices instead (Maybe not Motorola, tho) - they're very open, everyone can create and distribute applications for them (except on devices locked out by AT&T - altho it can easily be unlocked), even outside the market. Hell, there are even many alternative markets that you can just install and use, if you like. Add to that that you can control every aspect of the operating system, from looks, to home screens, widgets, root access to the file system, even replacing the Kernel or flat-out installing Ubuntu Linux on them - and you have your open and multifaceted touch-based device. :P
It's funny, but up until 5 months ago, I would have said it's a waste of money. However, said 5 months ago, my girlfriend talked me into getting a pair of Android phones. Prior to my smartphone, I always treated my cellphone as, well, a phone. I made calls on it, I received calls on it. We had texting, but I never really used it much. It did have a nifty feature, where I could set an alarm and such, but I never bought into the whole iPhone/Android "always connected" deal.
Now, as I type this, on my Android Desire, I think, "Well, gee, guess I'm having fun".
I don't think I needed the tech, but once I had it, it became indispensable. I don't even do a lot of gaming on it, but I do enough that I realize the potential of it.
I skipped the first iPad, and I might even skip this generation of it, seeing how quick Apple was to put it out, but I'm not going to knock it anymore. It's a fun piece of tech, and I bet I would use it, abuse, hell, whisper sweet nothings into it's microphone. That's if I get it for free. If I pay for it, I promise to respect it in the morning.
Now, as I type this, on my Android Desire, I think, "Well, gee, guess I'm having fun".
I don't think I needed the tech, but once I had it, it became indispensable. I don't even do a lot of gaming on it, but I do enough that I realize the potential of it.
I skipped the first iPad, and I might even skip this generation of it, seeing how quick Apple was to put it out, but I'm not going to knock it anymore. It's a fun piece of tech, and I bet I would use it, abuse, hell, whisper sweet nothings into it's microphone. That's if I get it for free. If I pay for it, I promise to respect it in the morning.
Skipped the first gen, but will buy the iPad 2 (32GB, WiFi) as soon as it hits Europe.
I have a desktop computer and I've decided to go for an iPad - instead of a laptop - for my on-the-go work/entertainment needs.
I do all my serious work (video editing, photo editing and coding) on my Mac Pro, so the iPad will be mainly for writing essays and screenplays. Still, IMO, it beats buying a netbook.
The only real thing I don't like about it is that it's not a standalone device. It always needs a computer to sync and update. I wish Apple could make the iPad a standalone tablet with iOS 5. Here's hoping...
I have a desktop computer and I've decided to go for an iPad - instead of a laptop - for my on-the-go work/entertainment needs.
I do all my serious work (video editing, photo editing and coding) on my Mac Pro, so the iPad will be mainly for writing essays and screenplays. Still, IMO, it beats buying a netbook.
The only real thing I don't like about it is that it's not a standalone device. It always needs a computer to sync and update. I wish Apple could make the iPad a standalone tablet with iOS 5. Here's hoping...
MeisterLei...poor screen resolution? You must have some kick-ass displays at your disposal b/c I recently got a first-gen iPad on the cheap and I am *amazed* at how crisp and clean everything looks. I *love* this screen!
@Trygle12
"There is no issue if you simply want a bigger screen for your iPod Touch."
Feel free to hate Apple, but in regards to it being a "bigger iPod Touch", you're just...dead wrong.
The iPad has hundreds, if not thousands, of iPad only apps, that make use of it's exclusive large screen real estate, multi-touch, and otherwise unique applications. Say it with me - "it...has...unique...apps".
"Apple breaks this scheme. Apple demands complete and total control before you can make an application."
There's an App for anything. Apple is closed as...well..a hermit crab in the winter, but I couldn't care less, because I have yet to go "hungry" for an App in whatever circumstance I could want one in.
For what it's worth, I also agree with Jobs, and I think Flash is a proprietary piece of junk; but hey, so is Quicktime!
"There is no issue if you simply want a bigger screen for your iPod Touch."
Feel free to hate Apple, but in regards to it being a "bigger iPod Touch", you're just...dead wrong.
The iPad has hundreds, if not thousands, of iPad only apps, that make use of it's exclusive large screen real estate, multi-touch, and otherwise unique applications. Say it with me - "it...has...unique...apps".
"Apple breaks this scheme. Apple demands complete and total control before you can make an application."
There's an App for anything. Apple is closed as...well..a hermit crab in the winter, but I couldn't care less, because I have yet to go "hungry" for an App in whatever circumstance I could want one in.
For what it's worth, I also agree with Jobs, and I think Flash is a proprietary piece of junk; but hey, so is Quicktime!
I don't plan to buy either generation. It costs a lot and my MacBook Pro will last forever (just passed my 4yr old MBP to a family member. If they upgrade the RAM, that thing'll also last years). Cheers to Apple for jumping on this market segment early. It always surprises me how people will spend hundreds on iPod touch/iPad and scoff at me for having three-digit headphones.
Honestly, I would love love love to receive it as a gift or in a contest or something. I could never really see myself buying one with my own money, unless there was a massive sale or there was some other way to get it cheap. My current lifestyle doesn't really warrant me desiring an iPad in any form, but it would be nifty to have if someone decided to give it to me.
@Trygle:
See, I felt when the iPad was first announced, that it was going to be an OSX tablet or somesuch. The fact it runs the same OS as my Touch is...underwhelming. Admittedly, the interface is pretty good but it's just so lacking. I speak using "old hardware" but the only reason I'd want a new Touch is for the camera, and that's not driving me to replace.
See, I felt when the iPad was first announced, that it was going to be an OSX tablet or somesuch. The fact it runs the same OS as my Touch is...underwhelming. Admittedly, the interface is pretty good but it's just so lacking. I speak using "old hardware" but the only reason I'd want a new Touch is for the camera, and that's not driving me to replace.
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