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Brettus
28-05-10, 09:06 AM
Just testing out my new toy! (not mine as such, work bought it) I'm just "evaluating" it. Very nice so far though!
_Stretchie_
28-05-10, 09:09 AM
Is it just like an iphone but bigger?
ThEGr33k
28-05-10, 09:13 AM
No stretch, its an ipod touch but bigger ;) Pointless imo, just the usual gimmiky apple carp, gimme a netbook over it any day.
Iansv II
28-05-10, 09:14 AM
gimme a netbook over it any day.

QFE !!!

More gimicky apple tosh
lukemillar
28-05-10, 09:19 AM
It'll be consider gimmicky until the PC world catches up, comes up with an fugly copy when it will become the best thing since sliced bread. Or it just look like a fugly copy!
ThEGr33k
28-05-10, 09:21 AM
It'll be consider gimmicky until the PC world catches up, comes up with an fugly copy when it will become the best thing since sliced bread. Or it just look like a fugly copy!


Catch up... Erm, I fail to see whats to catch up with. No USB or external connectivity, no external memory, to extermal keyboard for real typing, no leaps forward in tech or interface... Indeed the only thing that is new (for apple) is the book aspect. Who really cares how it looks... "I know, it is no better than what I got, but wow it looks good, ill buy it!" Catch up. :rolleyes:
suzsv650
28-05-10, 09:23 AM
Is it just like an iphone but bigger?

i recon so, A friend has had his since they were brought out in yankie land (got someone to pick it up on their hols) Its nice, but its like a big phone, for example the only use i would have for it is when in inpatient to wait the 30 seconds for my laptop to boot for the interwebs.
_Stretchie_
28-05-10, 09:43 AM
Doesn't seem to fit the bill so far on here. But hope you enjoy it Brettus.

Not an Apple person myself, although I've seen Drew and Lily's Iphones
ThEGr33k
28-05-10, 09:47 AM
Android is the future. :)
_Stretchie_
28-05-10, 09:49 AM
Just (STILL) waiting for the update to my Hero
ThEGr33k
28-05-10, 10:07 AM
What update? To 2.1?
lukemillar
28-05-10, 10:11 AM
Catch up... Erm, I fail to see whats to catch up with. No USB or external connectivity, no external memory, to extermal keyboard for real typing, no leaps forward in tech or interface... Indeed the only thing that is new (for apple) is the book aspect. Who really cares how it looks... "I know, it is no better than what I got, but wow it looks good, ill buy it!" Catch up. :rolleyes:

http://www.nic.edu/english/cacurtis/images/fly_fishing_animated.gif
ThEGr33k
28-05-10, 10:50 AM
http://www.nic.edu/english/cacurtis/images/fly_fishing_animated.gif

:smt089

:smt068
Stig
28-05-10, 10:56 AM
Just testing out my new toy! (not mine as such, work bought it) I'm just "evaluating" it. Very nice so far though!

Well from here it doesn't look any different to any other post I've seen on the forum, so a bit of a waste of money if you ask me. :roll:
Viney
28-05-10, 11:16 AM
:lol:

The only things that apple have on thier side is thier software, as in user interface and thier design aspects of their products. Both i feel are second to none. As for features, usability and expanability, i think that the world of the PC is far better.

Still, i would have an ipad, think its a ipod touch and think im a small child again and its just really big!! There is always the £130k version thats 24ct gold plated witha diamond encrusted apple logo...nice!!
Mr Speirs
28-05-10, 12:50 PM
I think the iPad is a bit pointless as a product tbh, but I have a sneaky suspision its more of a research product as I reckon the next generation of apple laptops will be in this format.
flymo
28-05-10, 01:33 PM
Just testing out my new toy! (not mine as such, work bought it) I'm just "evaluating" it. Very nice so far though!

nope, I posted some weeks ago from a unit in North America :cool:
flymo
28-05-10, 01:38 PM
I dont agree that teh iPad is pointless, just not necessary for many people. It is a great platform for consuming information.

The way that one might be used, and therefore how valuable it may be is totally goverened by the tasks you do and the way that you prefer to work. Its actually surprisingly good as a web browsing platform for the sofa for me, I can be objective as I didnt pay for it.

I think a unit like this will eventually replace the way that you control your internet/cloud based information and resources. Think of it like a very powerful TV remote.

Its excellent for reading digital newsprint, magazines, web info etc.

Big gaps at the moment for me are;

1. No flash content. VHS vs BetaMax again, soon to be settled.
2. No multi user capability, thats a big problem in a household that wants to share these devices. Imagine being signed into the .org and your local DP pops around for a cuppa :-)