The iPad?

[Dana]

Is this to combat the Kindle or something? why would u want as huge touch flat screen? can we say easy chance to get broken? I think the i compaign should but shot... iMac, iPhone, iPod, iShuffle Ipad, iSuck? When does a phone stop being a phone and lose it's identity?

 

[Ryder]

 

[edgray]

Is this to combat the Kindle or something? why would u want as huge touch flat screen? can we say easy chance to get broken? I think the i compaign should but shot... iMac, iPhone, iPod, iShuffle Ipad, iSuck? When does a phone stop being a phone and lose it's identity?

The iPad is aimed at laptop users who just use their laptops or netbooks to surf the web etc.

Basically netbooks are utter crap: tiny screens, minuscule keyboards, low on speed and RAM so really clunky to use. The alternative is buying a full-blown laptop which for most people is totally unnecessary. That's where the iPad comes in: you use email and the web, photos, videos etc, but don't want to shell out for a fully featured laptop which they'll barely use.

I'm still waiting to get my hands on one, but a friend of mine got his and said that surfing the web on the iPad is the best user experience you can imagine - it beats desktops and laptops hands down, apparently.

 

[Zorak]

I will die before I have an iPad in my living room.

Charlie Broker did a good article on how stupid aspects of it are: http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2010/may/29/ipad-review-charlie-brooker

You're required to use iTunes during the setup process, which is like being forced to eat a handful of mud.

Stephen Fry made a crap video on how good it is. Of course, it's a flash video - so you can't watch it on the iPad.

 

[edgray]

He loves to Apple-bash, that chap. Funny as but a strange view on technology. In a previous article, he once professed to actually like difficult to use technology. Weirdo.

This sums up the iPad quite well though.

Once you've got used to the weight, it's perfect for browsing websites while lounging on the sofa. I don't mean that dismissively: it's quite an achievement – especially since "browsing websites while lounging on the sofa" is what the vast majority of laptops are currently used for.

 

[Zorak]

I don't mind a bit of challenge in my software either, but iTunes does take it too far.
I'm so glad I never got on the iPod wagon for a number of reasons, but iTunes has to be the chief reason. (And the dreadful product placement that Apple seems to love doing in rap videos and Roland Emerich films)

 

[edgray]

I don't mind a bit of challenge in my software either, but iTunes does take it too far.
I'm so glad I never got on the iPod wagon for a number of reasons, but iTunes has to be the chief reason. (And the dreadful product placement that Apple seems to love doing in rap videos and Roland Emerich films)

you have trouble with iTunes??

 

[Zorak]

I had incredible problems with it the first time and only time I used it.

My ego bruises easily, and the wall quickly sorted out who was the boss between me and the iPod.

 

[edgray]

I had incredible problems with it the first time and only time I used it.

My ego bruises easily, and the wall quickly sorted out who was the boss between me and the iPod.

LOL!

It's actually common, I assume you're windows user? iTunes can be quite confusing at first...

 

[Zorak]

Yeah, I've spent my whole life living with PC applications that don't work properly, and I'm used to it. My own beautiful status quo, and Mac applications upset that gentle balance

Do you think the iPad will take off?

 

[Dana]

ugh I got on the iPod wagon, until it got accidently washed. I bought a cell phone with an MP3 player in it and have never swayed.

 

[edgray]

Yeah, I've spent my whole life living with PC applications that don't work properly, and I'm used to it. My own beautiful status quo, and Mac applications upset that gentle balance

Do you think the iPad will take off?

yeah I think it will tke off. These days Apple has the security of being the defacto techno company for fashion victims. They're an accessory for many which guarantees some success at at least.

I'm planning on getting one, when I sell my MacBook. All I use it for is the internet so I may as well go for less functionality and a better experience.

ugh I got on the iPod wagon, until it got accidently washed. I bought a cell phone with an MP3 player in it and have never swayed.

the iPod has become such a fashion accessory too. I've never used any other kind, but on my old Samsung phone I had mp3s on it just like my iPhone.

 

[Dana]

:24::24:

 

[satinbutterfly]

I don't mind a bit of challenge in my software either, but iTunes does take it too far.
I'm so glad I never got on the iPod wagon for a number of reasons, but iTunes has to be the chief reason. (And the dreadful product placement that Apple seems to love doing in rap videos and Roland Emerich films)

:homo:

I will never own an apple product just because of iTunes.

 

[edgray]

:homo:

I will never own an apple product just because of iTunes.

this i don't understand. It's a really easy to use app if you ask me, that does everything I need it to.

Whats the issue?

 

[satinbutterfly]

this i don't understand. It's a really easy to use app if you ask me, that does everything I need it to.

Whats the issue?

The issue is it forces you to use that specific product and download from only them. Not to mention that all of my music is ripped in WMA format and it won't work on an iPod. At one point I attempted to transfer all my music to MP4 files and I received nothing but error after error.

No thanks... I'll just stick with my Sansa that will accept all types of music files. :nod:

 

[edgray]

The issue is it forces you to use that specific product and download from only them. Not to mention that all of my music is ripped in WMA format and it won't work on an iPod. At one point I attempted to transfer all my music to MP4 files and I received nothing but error after error.

No thanks... I'll just stick with my Sansa that will accept all types of music files. :nod:

WMA? why would you want to use a wholly inferior format? It works with all the major formats, it's just WMA isn't one of them: the far majority of internet music is on mp3, AAC, AIFF or WAV.

I've never encountered any problems with it myself. I find it a handy way to play and organise my 10,000 odd songs

As with anything technical though, it's all about personal preference, if you don't like how it works, use something else.

 

[satinbutterfly]

WMA? why would you want to use a wholly inferior format? It works with all the major formats, it's just WMA isn't one of them: the far majority of internet music is on mp3, AAC, AIFF or WAV.

I've never encountered any problems with it myself. I find it a handy way to play and organise my 10,000 odd songs

As with anything technical though, it's all about personal preference, if you don't like how it works, use something else.

Well when I ripped them I didn't notice that Windows Media Player automatically rips in WMA format. I've changed it since, but not before I ripped over 200 CD's, and I certainly wasn't about to do it all over again.

 

[edgray]

Well when I ripped them I didn't notice that Windows Media Player automatically rips in WMA format. I've changed it since, but not before I ripped over 200 CD's, and I certainly wasn't about to do it all over again.

ouch! yeah in that case then I don't blame you!

 

[Kyle B]

There's a guy at my job who throws his money away on all these new Apple gadgets. ipad, iphone, ipod, whatever, it's all a huge waste of money if you ask me.