[DUG] Apple iPad - OT

[Kyley Harris]

Yep, but most people who buy the ipad wont be getting it for business use.
they are filling a void in the home media arena of people that like
computers but dont rely on them for income.

Your comment about Cars and bikes is valid.. but then I'd say.. why do
people get a 4x4 for their boat, and a little toyota corrolla for town.. its
because they realise trying to get one for all purposes is silly, but
getting two vehicles each for the right purpose is a good idea.

Trying to look at an iPad as a replacement is the wrong way to go. its
simply a good simple alternative for use in a specific way.

when I am at home (after the 12 hour day at the desktop computer) I still
use a computer, but mostly for youtube, web browsing, photos and movies. a
tablet is perfect for that while I sit in bed or the couch.. a laptop is not
perfect at all.

Each to their own I think.... thats the beauty of personal preference.

Jolyon commented on being called negative.. its not negative to have a
view.. its only negative to put down the opposite view by referring to it in
a less than desirable manner.

Some people want a 60" plasma TV for $5000, some people will take the 32" tv
plus an iPad and a laptop.. its all about choices.

I expect the iPad will be a very good tool and I'll buy one.. until I
actually have one I cant say much more about it :)

On Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 3:55 PM, Steve Peacocke <steve at peacocke.net> wrote:

> On Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 1:38 PM, Kyley Harris <Kyley at harrissoftware.com>wrote:
>
>> no product is ever the be all and end all. but I can guarantee that my
>> children and grandparents will take an iphone or ipad over a desktop any day
>> of the week.. they can learn it easily, just like the old palm pilots.
>> Technology made simple is an excellent concept (if limiting to people who
>> like to delve into advanced areas)
>>
>
> I have had palm pilots, psion, apple, PC, iPhone, Blackberry, you name it.
> All have their uses however its always back to the workhorse computer for
> doing business.
>
> Yes, my iPhone has things like tasks, outliners, notes, email, browser,
> mindmapping, maps, even my bible is on there, but I still drop straight back
> into a PC (albeit the eeePC now) whenever I need to get some serious work or
> typing done. I can do quick email replies but get to the computer for
> anything thoughtful. For example, I read this post on the iPhone, but went
> straight to the PC to type out the reply as it was more than a simple couple
> of lines.
>
> I doubt very much if it will be the iPad vs the PC as the discussion has
> been - it's more likely to be the iPhone or iPad PLUS the PC.
>
> Just because something is easy to use, doesn't make it automatically
> better. Why would you learn to drive a car when riding a bike, or even
> walking is much easier to do?
>
> Steve Peacocke
>
>
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