Electronics New Apple Tablet - Page 77

**dirk digler** · 01-27-2010, 12:12 PM

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patteeu · 03-13-2011, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by BCD

I give Apple fanboys shit because of their ridiculous comments. Read this entire thread and tell me I'm wrong.

The comment I made to KevB was an honest question. I do not intend to buy a tablet until they come down in price, significantly.

Your question seems insulting to me. Surely KevB is familiar with the capabilities of the standard laptop. He'd have to be a moron if he decided to buy an iPad and was happy about the purchase if he believed he could have gotten a much better deal by buying a laptop. It seems pretty clear that there is something about the iPad that makes it a better purchase for his situation.

The Rick · 03-13-2011, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BCD

Wouldnt a laptop get just as much use, and be more useful?

Just curious...have you ever used an iPad before? Have you ever used any kind of tablet before?

**BigMeatballDave** · 03-13-2011, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rick

Just curious...have you ever used an iPad before? Have you ever used any kind of tablet before?

No, and I wont until the price comes down. Honestly, I have no use for a Tablet. My laptop suits me just fine.

**AustinChief** · 03-13-2011, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rick

Just curious...have you ever used an iPad before? Have you ever used any kind of tablet before?

oh oh! I have! I have! I actually have used all of them(iPad, Samsung (android 2.2) and Windows 7) on a consistent basis EXCEPT for the iPad2 (no exposure yet) and the Xoom(only have played around with it a few times)

For usability I rank them Windows 7, Xoom (with Flash coming Friday), iPad(1 & 2), Samsung

Windows 7 wins because I can run "real" programs on it.. but yes it is definitely clunky at times... as tablets mature I fully expect Win7 to fall off the list entirely... although if Microsoft could release a new tablet OS that let's you run desktop apps and has the FORM and functionality of Honeycomb.. they would still hold the lead .. not a chance in hell that happens.

**BigMeatballDave** · 03-13-2011, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by patteeu

Your question seems insulting to me. Surely KevB is familiar with the capabilities of the standard laptop. He'd have to be a moron if he decided to buy an iPad and was happy about the purchase if he believed he could have gotten a much better deal by buying a laptop. It seems pretty clear that there is something about the iPad that makes it a better purchase for his situation.

Or, people like to spend money on things they dont need.

The Rick · 03-13-2011, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BCD

No, and I wont until the price comes down. Honestly, I have no use for a Tablet. My laptop suits me just fine.

Not trying to start a war or anything, but my point is that it's hard (in my humble opinion) to judge the usefulness of a tablet and to compare it to a laptop if you've never actually used one. That's all.

**BigMeatballDave** · 03-13-2011, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rick

Not trying to start a war or anything, but my point is that it's hard (in my humble opinion) to judge the usefulness of a tablet and to compare it to a laptop if you've never actually used one. That's all.

The simple fact that a tablet has far less storage and no ROM drive is enough to tell me its far less useful than a laptop. I'm sure its fun to use, but no way could it replace a laptop/desktop.

patteeu · 03-13-2011, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BCD

The simple fact that a tablet has far less storage and no ROM drive is enough to tell me its far less useful than a laptop. I'm sure its fun to use, but no way could it replace a laptop/desktop.

No one is talking about replacing all the functionality of a laptop/desktop. It's like you're arguing about how stupid it would be to buy a bicycle because it doesn't replace your motorcycle or your car.

**AustinChief** · 03-13-2011, 05:00 PM

btw... something Apple has done a GREAT job of.. convincing people that a Tablet should ONLY do what a tablet does.. and not be a fully functional device.

Right now due to processor and memory constraints, SSD pricing and other issues... this is true.

There is NO reason that this should remain true for very much longer...

iOS and Android will NOT be able to provide full functionality anytime soon... at best 2013 (around the time Windows will either have a viable ARM based tablet OS OR Intel will have viable tablet processors)

In the meantime, this fall you have Ubuntu coming out with a full version of Linux with a touch interface, you have the Kal-El quad-core processor and ever diminishing SSD costs.

I doubt anyone will be standing in line to buy one, but you could have some badass linux tablets available soon. It would be nice to have a device that could ACTUALLY replace my Windows 7 tablet.

**BigMeatballDave** · 03-13-2011, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by patteeu

No one is talking about replacing all the functionality of a laptop/desktop. It's like you're arguing about how stupid it would be to buy a bicycle because it doesn't replace your motorcycle or your car.

Because of price, yes. I'm sure its a handy device, but not at its current price.

Silock · 03-13-2011, 06:30 PM

$400 is hardly a dealbreaking price, no? You can get a 1st gen iPad (brand new) for that. iPad 2 starts at $500. That's not bad at all. About the cost of a PS3 with Move.

**BigMeatballDave** · 03-13-2011, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

$400 is hardly a dealbreaking price, no? You can get a 1st gen iPad (brand new) for that. iPad 2 starts at $500. That's not bad at all. About the cost of a PS3 with Move.

Thats not terrible, but I'd still rather spend it on a laptop.

Silock · 03-13-2011, 06:40 PM

Fair enough.

The Rick · 03-13-2011, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

$400 is hardly a dealbreaking price, no? You can get a 1st gen iPad (brand new) for that. iPad 2 starts at $500. That's not bad at all. About the cost of a PS3 with Move.

Actually, I think the PS3 comparison is a GREAT example. Better than the earlier bicycle/motorcycle example.

Substitute PS3/Xbox/Wii with tablet. You could theoretically ask, why would anyone ever buy a PS3/Xbox/Wii when they could buy a PC to use for gaming? For the same price, you can get a better processor, more RAM, and a bigger hard drive and still play games. Why does anyone who already owns a PC buy those game consoles?

The answer is that people buy those game consoles for a better or different gaming experience.

People are buying iPads because they offer a different, and dare I say better, experience for many things than a laptop/desktop.

Bewbies · 03-13-2011, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BCD

I give Apple fanboys shit because of their ridiculous comments. Read this entire thread and tell me I'm wrong.

The comment I made to KevB was an honest question. I do not intend to buy a tablet until they come down in price, significantly.

The biggest fanboyism I've seen in this thread isn't on Apple's side, it's the phAndroids.

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AustinChief Administrator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Austin Casino cash: $2759112	btw... something Apple has done a GREAT job of.. convincing people that a Tablet should ONLY do what a tablet does.. and not be a fully functional device. Right now due to processor and memory constraints, SSD pricing and other issues... this is true. There is NO reason that this should remain true for very much longer... iOS and Android will NOT be able to provide full functionality anytime soon... at best 2013 (around the time Windows will either have a viable ARM based tablet OS OR Intel will have viable tablet processors) In the meantime, this fall you have Ubuntu coming out with a full version of Linux with a touch interface, you have the Kal-El quad-core processor and ever diminishing SSD costs. I doubt anyone will be standing in line to buy one, but you could have some badass linux tablets available soon. It would be nice to have a device that could ACTUALLY replace my Windows 7 tablet.
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Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	$400 is hardly a dealbreaking price, no? You can get a 1st gen iPad (brand new) for that. iPad 2 starts at $500. That's not bad at all. About the cost of a PS3 with Move.
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