[DUG] Apple iPad - OT

[Alister Christie]

For me it wouldn't be a laptop replacement, but for a large chunk of the 
population it could replace laptop/desktop.  Many people just use 
computers for web/email and some casual gaming.

Alister Christie
Computers for People
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Xander (GMail) wrote:
>>> What distinguishes this from oversized iTouch that really matters in 
>>>       
> your opinion? Is it really a full laptop replacement? Have you compared 
> a tablet screen to an E-Ink screen for reading a book?<<
>
> The distinguishing factor for me over the iPod Touch (or iPhone) is a decent
> size screen. That alone makes it worth while for me.
>
> Nope, I've not done the comparison, but the internet browsing ability is
> what I'm more interested in this over the standard eBook reader.
>
> Also, for me it is not a laptop replacement at all. I will mostly use to
> move around the house and browse the internet. Yes, I can do that with my
> laptop, but it will not be as convenient as with this device.
>
> Of course I don't "need" one, but it would be nice to have one :)
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: delphi-bounces at delphi.org.nz [mailto:delphi-bounces at delphi.org.nz] On
> Behalf Of Phil Scadden
> Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2010 12:02 PM
> To: NZ Borland Developers Group - Delphi List
> Subject: Re: [DUG] Apple iPad - OT
>
>
>   
>> Is this the coolest thing ever? I will get one for sure when it is
>> available. Wi-Fi might be good enough for me, not sure I really need 3G.
>>    
>>     
> What distinguishes this from oversized iTouch that really matters in 
> your opinion? Is it really a full laptop replacement? Have you compared 
> a tablet screen to an E-Ink screen for reading a book?
>