whats up with everybody dissing the iPad? Go into the Apple store and try it out, your going to see that the reasons you first thoguht were bad, and find their greater, you'll love it.
this is a failure i thought it whould be a computer an have osx but its just a big ipod touch a simple ipad is what it is but it whould be the coolest thing i have ever seen if it was a macpad with osx imagen playing world of war craft on somthing like that well i guss that whould be kinda hard how whould u walk but u see what im trying to say right
Forget comparing it to a tablet, iPhone, iPod touch, netbook, laptop, etc. It fails there. On the other hand, Kindle was the hottest selling item on Amazon last Christmas - compare the iPad to that! Does it better and does more - if I were a Kindle type of reader, and casual web browser, this probably would be the greatest thing since sliced bread.
no question the iPod touch can do all that (minus iWork and iBooks) But since I don't have an IPod touch now I can choose to have one in regular size, or "supersized" and choice is good.
If you feel it is pointless to you, so be it. Many people don't feel they need something between the iPod touch and a laptop, but eventually the touch interface and the tablet format will become a standard. Tablets will soon have all the functions of a desktop and more. This is just a start, IMO.
This frees people from having to have AT&T for phone service just to have an iPhone. Now I can go with T-mobile, get the free basic phone that comes with the plan, and get the iPad for media, games, books and all the thousands of cool apps. Sold!
no its not actually its no a computer tablet computer.... is TOTALLY ANOTHER THING i dont want to sound like an ass but do some research and sorry for my bad english
I really think that this is awesome. I'd but one and use one way more than I would if I were to buy an iPhone. And if I need a phone? Easy, I have a plain 'ole, run of the mill dumb-phone, I can deal. If this doesn't succeed I'll be really surprised.
if i visit a local apple store, and if i see someone buy one, im going to laugh my ass off. maybe take the ipad and slap it over his head to knock some sense
So, to me it looks like a big ipod touch for the exceptions of being able to type documents and spread sheets and such. Also the video is supposed to be better. Besides these two factors I believe it's just a big ipod touch
I think apple just wanted to compete with other tablet devices in the market but they seem to be trying to suggest that its more than just something to read books on. I think they're just marketing the ipad in the wrong direction. but thats just me.
right. sorry. it just seems like they made this to compete with products like the kindle. so im viewing the ipad as a reading device for ebooks, but it seems to be marketed as a perk rather than the point. by looking at the ipad as a reading device first, this really is a good product. everything else is just extra. so all my criticism that I could have about it goes out the window.
well the reason why a light version of OSX is more preferable is because a full OS eats up hardware resources, something a thin and light machine doesn't have. There are plenty of more inexcusable flaws with the iPad though...
This thing is like a giant iPod touch, no phone capabilities and no camera even. No CD drive, no USB ports and the capacity is so small, with HD content you download onto it, your drive will fill up quickly...
@TheseOpenRoads It's a very capable mobile media device that frees oneself from the constraints of a laptop. The portability and physical nature of this product is really the key. It will be a black hole for the print medium, as more and more companies have their content contracted for it. Basically, it's super light, very thin, has a good sized screen with a beautiful resolution, adapts to however you hold it, has iWork integration, and full iPhone AppStore support, with upscaling.
I can live without flash, I can live without a camera and I even kinda like the bezel. Without multi-tasking, though, I can't even begin to think about getting this. Yes, jailbreaking could solve this, but why should i have to have gimped up backgrounding why shouldn't it be built in?
@sammanzhi YAY go u!!! I'm getting one too and I'm staying stubborn and not listening to the lies people say. I know a lot about the iPad now and off the top of my head i know i need to save $533.92 for one. I'm getting one maybe sometime after my birthday! :D
@sammanzhi You'll get multitasking on the iPad by the end of the year in iOS 4.2. What you think about Apple's implementation of multitasking though, is another story.
And really, people who are thinking about this as a netbook replacement have got it wrong. Netbooks can do way more. What makes this device different I feel is instant on capability and battery life, as well as touch controlling for ultra computer noobs. Touch is a very easy and natural way to control the iPad.
Hm, A I Pad is intressting, but are they not a better one from a other company?
SAMMYminusSUMMERde 2 months ago in playlist iPAD
"When Dell and Asus come out with theirs, it's not going to cost as much."
HAHAHAHAHA The iPad's competition costs more. XD
OnePrototype 10 months ago
I want an ipad ;(
m3m12 11 months ago
the ipad is cool, but u dont really need it. i have one anyway kus im a hippacrit. and i probably spelled dat wrong
oscar5mj23 1 year ago
Ahaha "opening a crack and pouring their product into that space."
TheseEmptySkies 1 year ago
@TheseEmptySkies wow, as soon as i read ur comment, he said dat. wat a coincidence lol.
oscar5mj23 1 year ago
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brandonjh3 1 year ago
I HATE YOU STEVE FOX! BURN IN H***!.. You havent even touched it..
Themaomapman 1 year ago
hahahaha "underwhelming".... we all now know NOW that the sales of the iPad was anything BUT underwhelming... how does your feet taste Steve Fox?
zamilmattar 1 year ago
wish it could call and msg
W0iz 1 year ago
is iPad a phone too????
keycomedy 1 year ago
okay okay calm down
thanhpluv 2 years ago
whats up with everybody dissing the iPad? Go into the Apple store and try it out, your going to see that the reasons you first thoguht were bad, and find their greater, you'll love it.
chickenwaitwhat 2 years ago 7
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its a iUseless piece of iCrap.
redunndant 2 years ago
i want one lol everyone is kinda just like downing it. i bet its actually pretty good.... i mean c'mon its by MACs lol
weluvthumper 2 years ago 3
Why is everybody not giving the iPad a chance? Try giving it a chance and, over time, it will improve.
ben10do64 2 years ago
i agree! :) Plus if you want mutitasking/ flash then jailbreak it! lol
ZarkaBoy 2 years ago 3
this is a failure i thought it whould be a computer an have osx but its just a big ipod touch a simple ipad is what it is but it whould be the coolest thing i have ever seen if it was a macpad with osx imagen playing world of war craft on somthing like that well i guss that whould be kinda hard how whould u walk but u see what im trying to say right
supershard555 2 years ago
Forget comparing it to a tablet, iPhone, iPod touch, netbook, laptop, etc. It fails there. On the other hand, Kindle was the hottest selling item on Amazon last Christmas - compare the iPad to that! Does it better and does more - if I were a Kindle type of reader, and casual web browser, this probably would be the greatest thing since sliced bread.
jjohnsind 2 years ago 2
Screw off you whiners ......
obergsson 2 years ago 3
extremely disappointed. no ichat, no snow leopard, no adobe flash.. just a bigger version of my ipod w/iworks. big failure.
desiracing3 2 years ago 3
its not a computer
philly1537 2 years ago
how powerful is this thing? cause if its about the same as a ps2 then it stands a good chance be succesful in the gaming market
Jaykay11777 2 years ago
no question the iPod touch can do all that (minus iWork and iBooks) But since I don't have an IPod touch now I can choose to have one in regular size, or "supersized" and choice is good.
If you feel it is pointless to you, so be it. Many people don't feel they need something between the iPod touch and a laptop, but eventually the touch interface and the tablet format will become a standard. Tablets will soon have all the functions of a desktop and more. This is just a start, IMO.
grafight 2 years ago
This frees people from having to have AT&T for phone service just to have an iPhone. Now I can go with T-mobile, get the free basic phone that comes with the plan, and get the iPad for media, games, books and all the thousands of cool apps. Sold!
grafight 2 years ago
no its not actually its no a computer tablet computer.... is TOTALLY ANOTHER THING i dont want to sound like an ass but do some research and sorry for my bad english
luis61961944 2 years ago
I really think that this is awesome. I'd but one and use one way more than I would if I were to buy an iPhone. And if I need a phone? Easy, I have a plain 'ole, run of the mill dumb-phone, I can deal. If this doesn't succeed I'll be really surprised.
Zephanus 2 years ago
Nice...I vote in favor of the iPad as long as I can get windows 7 on it :P
Mohamedhp 2 years ago 2
yay let's buy a big iPhone now!
Dafidd 2 years ago
if i visit a local apple store, and if i see someone buy one, im going to laugh my ass off. maybe take the ipad and slap it over his head to knock some sense
dsa0224 2 years ago
So, to me it looks like a big ipod touch for the exceptions of being able to type documents and spread sheets and such. Also the video is supposed to be better. Besides these two factors I believe it's just a big ipod touch
trevorgamboa20 2 years ago
I think apple just wanted to compete with other tablet devices in the market but they seem to be trying to suggest that its more than just something to read books on. I think they're just marketing the ipad in the wrong direction. but thats just me.
fallingskyz 2 years ago
the ipad its not a tablet
luis61961944 2 years ago
right. sorry. it just seems like they made this to compete with products like the kindle. so im viewing the ipad as a reading device for ebooks, but it seems to be marketed as a perk rather than the point. by looking at the ipad as a reading device first, this really is a good product. everything else is just extra. so all my criticism that I could have about it goes out the window.
fallingskyz 2 years ago
i like that way of looking at it actually.
mickyhodge 2 years ago
I bet they got the idea from youtube
dspspwii 2 years ago
it should be running some version of os x
mitzfah13 2 years ago
it is, iPhone OS is based off OS X
IMPMAC 2 years ago
well the reason why a light version of OSX is more preferable is because a full OS eats up hardware resources, something a thin and light machine doesn't have. There are plenty of more inexcusable flaws with the iPad though...
sammanzhi 2 years ago
This thing is like a giant iPod touch, no phone capabilities and no camera even. No CD drive, no USB ports and the capacity is so small, with HD content you download onto it, your drive will fill up quickly...
BluishGreenPro 2 years ago
i think, that the iPad will blow all these cheap netbooks from the market!!!!!!
phill15791 2 years ago 3
Come on! There are real gamers on the mobile devices....please.
abcborgess 2 years ago 3
Steve Fox is a moron and doesn't grasp the intent of this product.
OhNoItsGojira 2 years ago 3
which is?
TheseOpenRoads 2 years ago
@TheseOpenRoads It's a very capable mobile media device that frees oneself from the constraints of a laptop. The portability and physical nature of this product is really the key. It will be a black hole for the print medium, as more and more companies have their content contracted for it. Basically, it's super light, very thin, has a good sized screen with a beautiful resolution, adapts to however you hold it, has iWork integration, and full iPhone AppStore support, with upscaling.
OhNoItsGojira 2 years ago
@OhNoItsGojira In a nut shell; Hes a PC. : )
flexibull 2 years ago
I can live without flash, I can live without a camera and I even kinda like the bezel. Without multi-tasking, though, I can't even begin to think about getting this. Yes, jailbreaking could solve this, but why should i have to have gimped up backgrounding why shouldn't it be built in?
sammanzhi 2 years ago 9
@sammanzhi But you just need to download the new iPhone OS which comes out this summer, it supports multi-tasking.
chrismail 1 year ago
@chrismail Dude I couldn't resist, I bought one friday lol.
sammanzhi 1 year ago
@sammanzhi YAY go u!!! I'm getting one too and I'm staying stubborn and not listening to the lies people say. I know a lot about the iPad now and off the top of my head i know i need to save $533.92 for one. I'm getting one maybe sometime after my birthday! :D
brandonjh3 1 year ago
@sammanzhi new software update solves that, look at iphone os 4.0, will be on the ipad soon...
ReaganManns 1 year ago 2
@sammanzhi The IOS 4 is comming on the ipad in the fall. Then there will be multitasking.
Fadaldo 1 year ago
@Fadaldo yeah that comment was before the ios4 was announced.
sammanzhi 1 year ago
@sammanzhi You'll get multitasking on the iPad by the end of the year in iOS 4.2. What you think about Apple's implementation of multitasking though, is another story.
And really, people who are thinking about this as a netbook replacement have got it wrong. Netbooks can do way more. What makes this device different I feel is instant on capability and battery life, as well as touch controlling for ultra computer noobs. Touch is a very easy and natural way to control the iPad.
gxcad 1 year ago