It is a big iPod Touch but really thats the point, you are able to do more with the bigger screen space. Also I love the way you're not just shit talking it like some people do and I respect that, it makes it alot easier to respect a point of view when someone is screaming "APPLE SUCK".
I think the iPad is one of those products that has a fairly small and limited target audience and not everyone is going to want one. But hey thats my opinion :P
i think the ipad is pretty nice but it took a while for that to sink in. i think the only reason apple kept there software like there iphone and ipod touches is because when a old iphone user comes onto the ipad they know exactly what to do and not to do. so they dont need to learn a whole new kind of software. the ipad is a very minor step but if i know apple they are going to slowly upgraded one by one for the next 5 to 6 years
I was pretty disappointed when the iPad was announced, I really wanted OS X (or even a stripped down OS X) on it.
However, now I've seen some of it's preliminary apps, and there will be many many more iPad specific apps (Garageband? Photoshop?), it might not be such a bad thing.
Of course OS X, flash and a camera would have been nice, but this shows room for improvement.
I have to say i expected better from Apple. Can't replace the battery, can't run Flash, a one (1) GHZ processor, no USB port, only 64 gig hard drive, a multi touch screen on a device that can't multitask. Who thinks a 9.7 inch screen is large? The list of negatives is long and the positives are short. This device may be pretty but it is beneath Apple. Apple is capable of so much better and the ipad is what we got? I am writing this on a Sony Vaio that costs less than an Ipad. Do the math.
I know what you mean...I became a huge fan of Apple about a year and half ago...and since then I have seen apple for their genius in their products...until they announced the Ipad...then I figured they were just another company trying to make a buck...shame on you Apple!
I'm not broken up about a pinhole camera positioned to look up my nose. I prefer the apps available for the iPhone OS (Which as you know is also OSX just not Snow Leopard.)
But I can visualize what you want and that device will replace my laptop when it does appear. Won't happen soon though until SSD prices go down and A4 performance scales.
I tend to agree with you...I was looking forward to a much more portable device than my macbook 13" to round out my computing arsenal...as I believe alot of other people were expecting...but just didnt happen.
I believe the device will sell well, but probably not as well as apple would expect, unless there is a price change early on, that would make it a no brainer to buy...
The iPad is nice. Will buy one for 100% but model with camera build in. So will have to wait some time. Now i have iPhone 3GS and is great. So just cant wait for iPad with camera. Regard all fan of Apple Company
I will laugh when I see on the news the lines of people ready to buy this piece of shit. Its a for sure thing there are those that think this is the greatest thing in the world. I was hoping this might be the first Apple product I would think about owning with all the talk that surrounded it. What a joke. Boat anchor but its even too light for that. I feel sorry for the Apple customers that were actually expecting something useful.
I guess if they are not in line for any bone ol Stevie boy throws out there it would be a first. Missed the boat? I kind of agree with you but on the other hand I think because they have the loyal users that they do they will still do way better than they should with this product. I guess you and I can both watch the lines of people on the news. What is it that Apple has against putting cameras in their products? Even the all might IPhones have mid grade shit cameras for the price of the phone.
hes not thinking oh im shipping one thats much better. he was in a hurry to get a netbook competitor out and was screwed. i wish it was good, but its lacking big time.
I love it with iWork is very functional, but there are some things I do not like. As it has no camera, it depends on another pc or mac, it doesnt includes headphones, and some other things. But any ways I want one of them. I think its really usefull.
@TerialBacti There will be people that love it, and those that hate it...and nothing in between. I think the camera for me is one of the big things, lack of ports, and running os3.2. I have everything in my phone and dont need an oversized iphone...just my opinion..thanks for the comment!
@robertmasse It went on sale on April 3rd, 2010, and as of May 3rd (exactly one month later), Apple has now sold over one million of them. Any other questionsdude? How's that's shower-and-get-a-job thing going?
You know...I love Apple, since my Buddy turned me onto them ...I now have a ton of mac/apple "stuff" in my house. But this...it just seems wrong! Not a true break away device...but a device that copies for other ebook readers and grabs iphone os...so where is the revolutionary device, this looks like something they probably could have whipped together in a few months.
I think the reason people have so many reservations about the iPad is that they can't quite see what niche it fits in. That's because it fits in a new niche that people didn't know existed until a few days ago. It's not supposed to be a computer. It's not supposed to be a phone. It's a completely new sort of thing.
I agree, did we really need netbooks? I dont think but we still bought them. The same think will happen with the iPad. Dont forget people, if you dont like the device you dont have to buy one!
My god its an oversized ipod touch thats it isnt making things smaller the the selling point of a product..What apple have done is basically this remember the old brick mobile phones 12 years ago well thats like nokia launching a new phone called the nokia brickphone that looks like its old counterparts lol
New in 2006 Maybe, when PC tablets, Internet tablet Devices where hot. Internet Media Players, PC, Windows, Moblin OS etc etc start out at 199.99 add a USB Mobile data card... mobile broadband can be added. New is it not.
Yes, No camera, no phone (except video conferencing) no dvd/cd drive.. all for the price of fools who buy it to download and purchase these capabilities. Only to buy the next upgraded ipad with camera, phone, and dvd/cd drive which will come out around Christmas. And we will buy it up.
I could agree more...I was very dissapointed when I saw what it was...and oversized Iphone...I got one of those already, I dont need another! Thanks apple, but no thanks. And Steve, if this is the most important thing that Apple has ever made, then Apple's got a problem!
I just ordered my iPad 2 :P
It is a big iPod Touch but really thats the point, you are able to do more with the bigger screen space. Also I love the way you're not just shit talking it like some people do and I respect that, it makes it alot easier to respect a point of view when someone is screaming "APPLE SUCK".
I think the iPad is one of those products that has a fairly small and limited target audience and not everyone is going to want one. But hey thats my opinion :P
Neomatrix125 9 months ago
Its like carrying around a painting everywhere
CU2UK 9 months ago
your rong it's great!!!!
hequip 1 year ago
@hequip Lol, your opinion means little if you can't even spell "wrong"
ATLMember 1 year ago
iPad sucks
JapanAlex01 1 year ago
Your a joke
hagopnark 1 year ago
i have a old ibook but it has flash and os x
999finger 1 year ago
haha ha everyone say ipad is overpriced joke
Serubis 1 year ago
i think the ipad is pretty nice but it took a while for that to sink in. i think the only reason apple kept there software like there iphone and ipod touches is because when a old iphone user comes onto the ipad they know exactly what to do and not to do. so they dont need to learn a whole new kind of software. the ipad is a very minor step but if i know apple they are going to slowly upgraded one by one for the next 5 to 6 years
appler95 1 year ago
I was pretty disappointed when the iPad was announced, I really wanted OS X (or even a stripped down OS X) on it.
However, now I've seen some of it's preliminary apps, and there will be many many more iPad specific apps (Garageband? Photoshop?), it might not be such a bad thing.
Of course OS X, flash and a camera would have been nice, but this shows room for improvement.
Personally, I'll wait it out a few years.
JorSex 1 year ago
I have to say i expected better from Apple. Can't replace the battery, can't run Flash, a one (1) GHZ processor, no USB port, only 64 gig hard drive, a multi touch screen on a device that can't multitask. Who thinks a 9.7 inch screen is large? The list of negatives is long and the positives are short. This device may be pretty but it is beneath Apple. Apple is capable of so much better and the ipad is what we got? I am writing this on a Sony Vaio that costs less than an Ipad. Do the math.
streetpilot2 2 years ago
I know what you mean...I became a huge fan of Apple about a year and half ago...and since then I have seen apple for their genius in their products...until they announced the Ipad...then I figured they were just another company trying to make a buck...shame on you Apple!
robertmasse 2 years ago
I'm not broken up about a pinhole camera positioned to look up my nose. I prefer the apps available for the iPhone OS (Which as you know is also OSX just not Snow Leopard.)
But I can visualize what you want and that device will replace my laptop when it does appear. Won't happen soon though until SSD prices go down and A4 performance scales.
HablaCarnage63 2 years ago
I tend to agree with you...I was looking forward to a much more portable device than my macbook 13" to round out my computing arsenal...as I believe alot of other people were expecting...but just didnt happen.
I believe the device will sell well, but probably not as well as apple would expect, unless there is a price change early on, that would make it a no brainer to buy...
robertmasse 2 years ago
The iPad is nice. Will buy one for 100% but model with camera build in. So will have to wait some time. Now i have iPhone 3GS and is great. So just cant wait for iPad with camera. Regard all fan of Apple Company
LukasHeli 2 years ago
IPAD = FUCKING USELESS!!
The305felix 2 years ago 7
Dumb ass.
scottkwarren 2 years ago
I will laugh when I see on the news the lines of people ready to buy this piece of shit. Its a for sure thing there are those that think this is the greatest thing in the world. I was hoping this might be the first Apple product I would think about owning with all the talk that surrounded it. What a joke. Boat anchor but its even too light for that. I feel sorry for the Apple customers that were actually expecting something useful.
gaatooor 2 years ago 2
I have no doubt that people will probably line up to buy it...I will not be in that line...but I think Apple really missed the boat on this one!
robertmasse 2 years ago
I guess if they are not in line for any bone ol Stevie boy throws out there it would be a first. Missed the boat? I kind of agree with you but on the other hand I think because they have the loyal users that they do they will still do way better than they should with this product. I guess you and I can both watch the lines of people on the news. What is it that Apple has against putting cameras in their products? Even the all might IPhones have mid grade shit cameras for the price of the phone.
gaatooor 2 years ago
congrats apple, you just made a bloted iphone with out the phone, camra, or anypart of an actual apple computer, good job! this is why i like PC's.
smhaenlly 2 years ago 3
tell me bout it
robertmasse 2 years ago
iPad, The Dumbest invention ever!
Demmonix 2 years ago 3
I agree, the Ipad is a joke.
It's not even comparable to a basic netbook (@ $300)
theoriginalKland 2 years ago 5
It had so much potential and alot of hype...it could have been great...but not!
robertmasse 2 years ago
Intelligent people just say
"You are right" and don't bother to say more
The ipad is à marketing skeem
The next one Will have everything we all cry for NOW
an especialy because of The current complains it will sell 200% better than if it was launched without a sick little brother .smart thinking Steve!!
mariarts 2 years ago
hes not thinking oh im shipping one thats much better. he was in a hurry to get a netbook competitor out and was screwed. i wish it was good, but its lacking big time.
brett7011 2 years ago
I love it with iWork is very functional, but there are some things I do not like. As it has no camera, it depends on another pc or mac, it doesnt includes headphones, and some other things. But any ways I want one of them. I think its really usefull.
TerialBacti 2 years ago
@TerialBacti There will be people that love it, and those that hate it...and nothing in between. I think the camera for me is one of the big things, lack of ports, and running os3.2. I have everything in my phone and dont need an oversized iphone...just my opinion..thanks for the comment!
robertmasse 2 years ago
@Symmetriq
LMAO u are so funny !
TerialBacti 2 years ago
Hey Symmetriq
By the way...when did the iPad go on sale and sell millions...I must have missed that announcement...dude!
robertmasse 2 years ago
@robertmasse It went on sale on April 3rd, 2010, and as of May 3rd (exactly one month later), Apple has now sold over one million of them. Any other questionsdude? How's that's shower-and-get-a-job thing going?
Symmetriq 1 year ago
You know...I love Apple, since my Buddy turned me onto them ...I now have a ton of mac/apple "stuff" in my house. But this...it just seems wrong! Not a true break away device...but a device that copies for other ebook readers and grabs iphone os...so where is the revolutionary device, this looks like something they probably could have whipped together in a few months.
This is gonna turn out to be a big flop!
robertmasse 2 years ago
hahah the ipad is the stupidest thing ive everyseen.
bd1322 2 years ago
No Camera, No USB, No Buy!...its as simple as that
robertmasse 2 years ago
I think the reason people have so many reservations about the iPad is that they can't quite see what niche it fits in. That's because it fits in a new niche that people didn't know existed until a few days ago. It's not supposed to be a computer. It's not supposed to be a phone. It's a completely new sort of thing.
davidmichael3d 2 years ago
I agree, did we really need netbooks? I dont think but we still bought them. The same think will happen with the iPad. Dont forget people, if you dont like the device you dont have to buy one!
Greenrat55 2 years ago
My god its an oversized ipod touch thats it isnt making things smaller the the selling point of a product..What apple have done is basically this remember the old brick mobile phones 12 years ago well thats like nokia launching a new phone called the nokia brickphone that looks like its old counterparts lol
ifoundu2009 2 years ago
New in 2006 Maybe, when PC tablets, Internet tablet Devices where hot. Internet Media Players, PC, Windows, Moblin OS etc etc start out at 199.99 add a USB Mobile data card... mobile broadband can be added. New is it not.
WBarts 2 years ago
Big let down for me to... It's just a less portable version of something we already have. It would be nice if it ran OSX, then it would be useful.
MotherRat 2 years ago
i heard it can absorb more liquid den any other pad
aidiero 2 years ago
But I hear it has a built-in vibrator.
pic18usb 2 years ago
Yes, No camera, no phone (except video conferencing) no dvd/cd drive.. all for the price of fools who buy it to download and purchase these capabilities. Only to buy the next upgraded ipad with camera, phone, and dvd/cd drive which will come out around Christmas. And we will buy it up.
What marketing jerks,
eclint 2 years ago
no dvd drive...... wtf
Mikaheinz 2 years ago
I agree it totally sucks!!!!! The Ipad doesnt deserve to exist! Phillipe Starck would say, what i di shit!
ChamulloProduction 2 years ago
Hey Turb0strid3r,
I could agree more...I was very dissapointed when I saw what it was...and oversized Iphone...I got one of those already, I dont need another! Thanks apple, but no thanks. And Steve, if this is the most important thing that Apple has ever made, then Apple's got a problem!
robertmasse 2 years ago
ishit
turb0strid3r 2 years ago