Apple introuduces the iPad - Page 2

Ben · #11 01-29-2010, 10:11 AM

Headline on Reddit:

Google responds to the iPad by releasing their own "tablet"... Google engineers quoted as saying development "took about six hours".

Ali · #12 01-30-2010, 12:42 AM

My take on the iPad is that I think it's an okay product. I don't think it's as revolutionary as the iPhone, it certainly doesn't have the wow factor as the original iPhone. I have a iTouch 2G which is basically like the iPhone more specifically the 3g version and I must say I was totally wowed by it when I first got it little less than a year ago. You could do web surfing, Youtube, check your stocks, e-mail, play games, all using the innovate touch features, not to mention the 6 hours of video and 36 hours of audio all packaged in a small and sleek design. I carry it around with me all the time, it's like carrying around a computer with you all the time. I have become fond of my iTouch, this is coming from a life long PC user who used to shun Apple products partly because of thier expensive nature. There are no other product on the market that has these many features not to mention over 75,000 apps to choose from. I have become an admirer of Apple's innovative products. So I do think the iPad lacks in the innovative department, it's really hard for a company to come out with an innovative hit product all the time, everytime, even for a company like Apple. Having said that I think this product will be a succes compared to it's competitors, the attention that this product alone is worth a significant advertising boon that it's competitors can not match. I think it was mistake to not offer the widescreen and higher resolution instead of only 1024 x 768 and not incorporating features such as flash. But I still think the brand name of Apple alone will carry this product a long way.

Note, I am writing this on my iTouch upgraded to the new iPhone OS 3.0 which I found quite an improvement.

dreamer · #13 01-30-2010, 08:25 PM

the ipad is an overhyped product, no one really needs it. I'm not an apple fan anyway but if i were to buy one of their products it would be an iphone, not a tam pod.

deanej · #14 01-31-2010, 10:26 AM

I don't really get the iPad either. I just don't see the category between smart phone and netbook, especially since netbooks are both more powerful and cheaper. The iPad is essentially an oversized iPod touch.

JimmyDean23 · #15 01-31-2010, 06:27 PM

I am really getting sick of people making fun of the iPad. Sure, it could have had a better name. Making fun of the iPad for its name is pretty low and shows a real lack of imagination. Everyone and their mother is saying "its just a big iPod touch." No, the iPod touch is a tiny iPad. Its all about timing. If the iPad came out first, everyone would love it and be hating on the iPod touch for being too small. And remember, Apple kept their mouths closed on this. The fans hyped it up and made wild ass predictions that Apple couldn't live up too. Who is the real failure here, the iPad or the fans? I live by that old saying, "If you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all."

Ruroshen · #16 02-01-2010, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by JimmyDean23

I am really getting sick of people making fun of the iPad. Sure, it could have had a better name. Making fun of the iPad for its name is pretty low and shows a real lack of imagination.

Well, while I can see where they were going with it, Apple really did bring this on itself. I mean, c'mon...nobody in any of the numerous focus groups I'm sure they held cracked a single tampon joke? Or Googled that MadTV sketch from a couple years ago that is being linked to death right now? They knew the job was dangerous when they took it, Fred.

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Everyone and their mother is saying "its just a big iPod touch." No, the iPod touch is a tiny iPad. Its all about timing. If the iPad came out first, everyone would love it and be hating on the iPod touch for being too small.

Heh. My favorite comment on this was one that I retweeted on the day of the big reveal: "From now on, the iPod Touch should be referred to as the iPad Nano."

Anyway, my biggest objection isn't the size, it's the issue of functionality compared to the iPhone/iTouch. If the iPad ran a full OS, or even allowed multitasking between two or more apps at once, I'd be more inclined to upgrade. The increase in screen real estate and a proper touchtype keyboard alone--which would be nice, don't get me wrong--just don't sweeten the pot enough to intrigue me, at least not now. Before I'd bought my iTouch and/or netbook, though? Maybe, maybe not.

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And remember, Apple kept their mouths closed on this. The fans hyped it up and made wild ass predictions that Apple couldn't live up too. Who is the real failure here, the iPad or the fans?

Hmm...yeah, I see what you're saying, but that to me says that Apple actually did a very poor job of managing expectations. Keeping as tight a lid on it as they, and not responding to the speculation at all, may have been a tactical error in hindsight. Probably not enough to hurt them significantly, mind you, but it definitely contributed to the backlash.

Alex · #17 02-03-2010, 04:49 PM

iPad

Well...at first I was like somewhat disappointed just at looking at just some preview short clips of the iPad I wal like uhhh whatever it's just "an oversized iPod Touch"

However, last night I saw the whole Apple Steve Jobs iPad presentation and I reconsidered my previous opinion on the iPad.

I like that it will have and offer:
-Stylish
-Slick/ thin
-10 hours of battery life
-ipod Touch and iPhone apps work perfectly on the iPad, plus there will be additional apps just for the iPad.
-Video Quality (LED)
-YouTube HD video capable
-iTunes
-APPLE stores(app store, itunes, and the iBook store)
-Improved and better gaming experience
-Photos
-etc...
-But the thing I'm REALLY looking forward to and made me chage my mind was that it will offer iWork apps(Pages, Keynote and Numbers) each app for $9.99
-WiFi+3G models will be pre-paid without any contracts

The iPad in my opinion will definetly be the #1 competitor against the Kindle DX and any other models soon to come up. I think it is targeted to business men and women, travelers, e-readers, students on the GO. It offers music,video, education and entertainment all in a stylish portable design and comprehensive price.

iWork
I think that by offering iWork in the iPad gives it an extra bonus towards this new product. It will let users to work on their work and projects on the go all in the palm of their hands, and after finishing their presentations using Keynote, they just use an adapter to connect it on a projector.

CONS in my taste:
The only things I still don't like or feel disappointed is that the iPad does not offer FLASH, USB input, HDMI output, nor a video/photo camera to be used for example in video chats/conversations or taking an instant picture.

Overall the iPad has caught my eye and interest for its full functions it will offer to its uders. Personally as a college student I have found my iPod Touch to be helpful in times, now I can imagine how the iPad will trully help me in college, when I travel, or in my free time. I plan to wait some time and most possible buy one.

JimmyDean23 · #18 02-04-2010, 01:30 AM

FINALLY! Some one who understands what the iPad is and who it is aimed at! I cant tell you how fed up I am about people comparing it a netbook or the iPod touch. Alex, I agree with you on all of the pros and cons (except Flash, that was a damn good decision on Apple's part, HTML5 is the future and Flash would have made it unstable.) Im curious, if you buy one, which one would it be? Im getting the WiFi only model, not sure on the gigs yet, probably the 16GB. This will great for reading textbooks and doing keynotes in class. Everyday I think of more ways that I could use it. Now if only I had $500 laying around...

Also, if anyone wants to watch the keynote in one video, go to Apple's website or download it on iTunes. You can get all of Steve's previous keynotes that way.

Alex · #19 02-04-2010, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by JimmyDean23

..., Im curious, if you buy one, which one would it be? Im getting the WiFi only model, not sure on the gigs yet, probably the 16GB. This will great for reading textbooks and doing keynotes in class. Everyday I think of more ways that I could use it. Now if only I had $500 laying around...

Well dude, I'm planning in also getting the 16GB model, yet I'm still deciding on wether I should get the WiFi or WiFi +3G model. The good thing about the WiFi+3G model is that there will be NO monthly contracts, and AT&T's two plans are price reasonable so that's s bonus

, plus if you travel around internationally it's just a matter of purchasing a SIM card and you have your 3G signal once again available.

Most probably I'll get mine during August if not December. The thing is that I have in my head some stuff I want to buy such as a NIKON camera, but I'll see what I get first depending on how much money I have available

marik · #20 02-04-2010, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

Well dude, I'm planning in also getting the 16GB model, yet I'm still deciding on wether I should get the WiFi or WiFi +3G model. The good thing about the WiFi+3G model is that there will be NO monthly contracts, and AT&T's two plans are price reasonable so that's s bonus

, plus if you travel around internationally it's just a matter of purchasing a SIM card and you have your 3G signal once again available.

Most probably I'll get mine during August if not December. The thing is that I have in my head some stuff I want to buy such as a NIKON camera, but I'll see what I get first depending on how much money I have available

go with Nikon