[DUG] Apple iPad - OT

[Steve Peacocke]

Had to laugh :o)

You started out by saying "Yes, but" and then went on listing a number of
points that supported what I was saying.

I think you were saying "yes, but you're right". :o)

Steve Peacocke


On Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 2:04 PM, Kyley Harris <Kyley at harrissoftware.com>wrote:

> 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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